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Classicalite Recording News: EMI Classical and Virgin Classics Taken Over by Warner Brothers
Well that was the worst-kept secret in the classical music world! EMI Classical and its sister label Virgin Classics are to be spun out of the recent Universal Music takeover, and will be rolled in to Warner Music. How important is this... -
The Column: A Classical Playlist for the Royal Baby…and Its Parents
Suddenly, all of my various social media bits and pieces, and a good deal of my Gmail inbox, are screaming at me that Princess Catherine (Kate, as she's known to most people who have never met her and aren't really on good enough terms... -
Live from the Operating Room: Dr. Jorge G. Camara, the Piano-Playing Eye Surgeon
One Doctor Jorge G. Camara, an eye doctor in Honolulu, decided to bring a piano into the operating room. He’s a keen pianist and thought that his patients could benefit from his passion... -
Ana Maria Pinto: The Portuguese Opera Singer Who Could (Protest)
Portuguese soprano Ana Maria Pinto has become the face--or perhaps the voice--of popular protest in her native country. Though her published rep list includes such standard soprano fare as Musetta in 'La bohème' or Rosina in 'Il barbiere... -
Naad Bhed: Classical Music Reality TV Coming to India
Classical music boffs tend to be sniffy about reality TV shows. In some ways that's fair enough; classical musicians spend a lifetime perfecting their technical abilities and striving towards ever-deeper artistic sensibilities... -
Colin Matthews’ New Work and Its Great Title, 'Nowhere to Hide'
Some composers are good at titles for their music. Others aren't. Most don't bother, as Classicalite reflects when we hear that so-and-so has written his "Symphony No. 1." Aren't there one or two or those around already? -
Just Follow Your Nose for Good Opera
The sweet smell of success? The Sydney Conservatorium of Music will hope so, as they add a new dimension to a new opera production--the sensation of smell... -
The Column: Great Scores by Classical Film Composers
James Inverne on when film music turns classical, and classical music turns towards film. -
Sporting Music for Wimbledon Champions, with the Possible Exception of Andy Murray
James Inverne celebrates a fellow Brit’s big win with some locker room listening ideas...
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