Eric Whitacre

Eric Whitacre, Gustavo Dudamel and Alexandre Desplat triumph at the Grammys

Ludovic Bource, composer of The Artist

Ludovic Bource wins BAFTA for The Artist

The Artist

BAFTA Music Award Predictions

David Garrett Legacy

David Garrett to play Niccolo Paganini in new biopic

Shakespeare period instruments

Shakespeare sonnets to be set to music for the first time

Paul Mealor

Decca launch search for record-breaking bass singer

Hayley Westenra

Hayley Westenra engagement confirmed

Sir Charles Mackerras

ENO announces the Charles Mackerras Fellowship

ENO

The Artist

Hugo and The Artist lead Oscar nominations

James MacMillan

Association of British Orchestras honours composer James MacMillan

Thames Jubilee

New Handel's Water Music to be written for Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Giuseppe Verdi

Fascinating Verdi letters published

Placido Domingo

Placido Domingo wins Israel's Wolf Prize

Thomas Newman

Thomas Newman confirmed as new Bond composer

Anna Netrebko

Anna Netrebko cancels concerts

Photo by Sheila Rock

Pappano and Ronald Corp in New Year Honours list