Ramin Djawadi, composer of the score of the HBO hit, is leading an orchestra on an audiovisual tour of the US that promises to ‘bring the Seven Kingdoms to life’ A live Game of Thrones concert experience has been announced. The 28-day tour, featuring music from the HBO television series, […]
Beethoven's Eroica voted greatest symphony of all time
German and Austrian composers occupy eight of top 10 places in survey of leading conductors by BBC Music magazine Beethoven’s thrilling, electrifying Eroica, a piece of music originally dedicated to Napoleon and celebrating the revolutionary spirit sweeping Europe, has been named the greatest symphony of all time by the world’s […]
Teachers, doctors and funeral directors to do battle for place at Proms
BBC announces the names of five amateur ensembles who will compete in the inaugural Great Orchestra Challenge The BBC has announced the names of five amateur ensembles who will compete in the inaugural Great Orchestra Challenge to win a place at the Proms – with teachers, doctors, social workers, […]
Michelle Williams and Zac Efron sought for PT Barnum biopic
Williams in talks to play opera singer Jenny Lind in The Greatest Showman on Earth, Hollywood’s first live-action musical for 24 years The PT Barnum biopic The Greatest Showman on Earth, which will star Hugh Jackman as the celebrated American circus owner, is looking to cast Michelle Williams and Zac […]
'Stealth gospel' music aims to shake up North Korea's songs of praise
Project records tunes that secretly replace adoring references to Kim dynasty with mentions of Jesus and the Holy Spirit From giant balloons and illicit DVDs to portable media players, campaigners have been extremely persistent in finding ways to smuggle information inside North Korea. But “stealth gospel”, whereby adoring references to […]