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Lots of new opportunities on our music jobs board: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs

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A mind-boggling selection of some of the longest pieces of classical music: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/9-l...

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Some new jobs have been added to our opportunities board and there'll be more coming next week: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs Happy job-hunting!

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New novel out now about a cello prodigy with a drug dealer for a father: uk.bookshop.org/a/10956/9780...

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Tasmin Sarkany plays Amelia Crotchet, a semi-failed classical musician in a double-act with her violin @edfringe.bsky.social this summer www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/concerts-cal...

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Classical music jobs and opportunities available at the moment include: 🧑‍💻 Part-time admin manager 📈 Doctoral studentship on music in non-elite English homes (1780-1870) 🧒 Large-scale new choral composition commission www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs

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Classical Pride 2025 is here! 🌈🎶 We’re excited to be headlining this year’s festival with Voices of Joy & Sorrow on 4 July! From 27 June – 10 July, Classical Pride celebrates queer voices in classical music—past, present, and future. Join us for this powerful celebration of music. #ClassicalPride

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"A lot of people put success on an extremely high pedestal and think, for example, that the only way they can be successful is if they get a solo recital at Wigmore Hall." www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/interviews/j...

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This year’s LSO Soundhub Showcase presents a quadruple bill of world premieres exploring the aspects of human experience. Friday 16 May at St John's Waterloo: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/concerts-cal...

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Join formidAbility's Affiliate Pool of opera singers, BSL-fluent actors, producers, access coordinators and stage managers to be the first port of call when they recruit and cast for future productions, outreach and advocacy work. www.formidability.org/work-with-us #ad #opera

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Concertos for Turntables, Harmonica and Didgeridoo - article and playlist: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/15-...

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This week's opportunities include: 📖 Freelance orchestra librarian 🎤 Music awards host & presenter 🎫 Casual tour guide at opera house www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs

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9 of the Longest Pieces Of Classical Music www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/9-l...

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"When you’re singing at a very high level, the stress of it can be pretty tough." www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/interviews/j...

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In a listening rut and want to find something new? Give Concert Roulette a spin: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/concert-roul...

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“When you juxtapose things, it creates a certain energy. People were quite curious to come and see a classical music concert and be able to drink a beer at the same time . . . " www.ft.com/content/e6f3...

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Upcoming events: ⭐ Live history podcast plus orchestra ⭐ Songs that shed a spotlight on black and queer culture ⭐ Musical wine tasting experience And more: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/concerts-cal...

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"Unconventional" Concertos featuring water, ping pong and bubble wrap! www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/12-...

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What are the challenges you have when looking for jobs in the #classicalmusic industry? #artsjobs

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Head to our opportunities board for composing opportunities and calls for scores: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs

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11 comedians with funny things to say about classical music 👇

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Upcoming events: ⭐ New commission for turntables and orchestra ⭐ A memorised Shostakovich production ⭐ A boundary-pushing festival More dates for your diary: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/concerts-cal...

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"It's so great to see your site/magazine. We sure need it in our industry!" Nice feedback today 🥰

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12 "Unconventional" Concertos with solo instruments that often play supporting roles in the orchestra or have rarely stepped foot in a concert hall altogether. www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/12-...

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The Living Room is a concert series in Bath that's all about providing variety within the brief of 'classically inspired'. The next one is coming up on 11th April.

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"Tradition must evolve to stay relevant. There are institutions that are helping to evolve this musical tradition in its definition and presentation but they are in the minority."

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Later this month pianist Igor Levit performs Erik Satie’s challenging Vexations, lasting upwards of 16 hours...

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The opportunities board has been updated with new roles! ⭐ Marketing assistant at opera house ⭐ Sales and ticketing manager at orchestra ⭐ Head of membership at charity www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs

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Parents & Carers in Performing Arts (PiPA) is recruiting for a Head of Membership to make the performing arts industry more inclusive and accessible for parents & carers £40k per annum, pro rata 21-28 hours/week, self-managed & flexible pipacampaign.org/vacancy/job-...

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What's on in April? A baroque supper club, a concert in a pub and an LGBTQ+ commemoration. Get the lowdown: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/concerts-cal...

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Book 5 days of experimentation, creative workshops and performances this summer with @comanewmusic.bsky.social. www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/concerts-cal...

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Out now: Dreaming in Ensemble How Black artists transformed American opera A revelatory new account of how composers, performers, and critics redefined the genre in the early 20th century. uk.bookshop.org/a/10956/9780...

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London Transport Museum hosts concerts!

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Book your place at the CoMA Summer School before 1 April and save £50! We're also offering a 15% discount for f/t students. Find out more and discover our programme here: bit.ly/comasummer

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New commission for turntables and orchestra!

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One for the "emerging" artists

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Jobs in the classical music industry currently include: - Assistant administrator - Box office assistant assistant - Communications & audience officer View these and 33 more vacancies on our jobs board: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs

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"I wanted to provide a platform for emerging classical artists, because there is very little for them in terms of media outlets." New interview with Daria Challah, creator of Herbert

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CoMA Summer School 2025 5 days of summer music-making for musicians of all abilities coming up in August at Keele University: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/concerts-cal...

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Looking for a new job, or perhaps funding for your project? Our opportunities board has got lots of things you may be interested in, including... 🗓️ Artist development programme ☀️ Summer school for musicians aged 18+ 🔔 Choral scholarship www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs

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"My big frustration with the classical music industry is the gap between talking about change and doing something about change." New interview with Daria Challah, classical music commentator, influencer & creator 👇 www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/interviews/d...

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Fatboy Slim and Keir Starmer used to take violin lessons together when they were kids... www.theguardian.com/music/2025/f...

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Abuse by Guildhall tutor in 1980s left me in despair, says opera singer www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

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10 Female Chief Executives of UK Orchestras www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/fem...

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This answer from the "I'm a classical music enthusiast but" series might be a teeny bit relevant today... 💁🏼‍♀️

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I'm a classical music enthusiast but... “I'm upset nobody ever even acknowledges or talks to us as audience” More 👇

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Happy World Book Day! Here is our bookshop, which stocks novels with a classical music theme: uk.bookshop.org/shop/alterna...

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