BBC, MPA Deal Boosts Classical Audience November 03, 2009 - Global
| Publishing
| Classical A new deal signed between the British Broadcasting Corporation and the MPA (Music Publishers Association), acting on behalf of its members, is enabling the BBC to grow its global audience for contemporary classical music. » Full Story
British Composer Awards Shortlist Unveiled October 20, 2009 - Global
| Classical Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Sir John Tavener, Jonathan Harvey and Alexander Goehr are among the nominees for the 2009 British Composer Awards, organized by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA). » Full Story
British Baritone Farnsworth Wins Wigmore prize September 11, 2009 - Global
| Classical Singing songs on subjects ranging from death to drink, British baritone Marcus Farnsworth has won the top prize in the sixth biennial Wigmore Hall/Kohn Foundation International Song Competition. » Full Story
Blake Signs With EMI Label Services September 08, 2009 - Global
| Classical Former Decca/Universal classical crossover act Blake has signed a sales and distribution deal with EMI Label Services for its third album, "Together," in October. » Full Story
UMCMP Inks Deal With First Classics July 28, 2009 - Global
| Touring
| Classical Universal Music Classical Management and Productions (UMCMP), a company of Universal Music Group (UMG), has signed a long-term agreement with First Classics GmbH, a leading network of German classical music concert promoters. » Full Story
NYC's La Kalle To Move To 96.3 In Radio License Swap July 14, 2009 - Latin
| Classical Univision Radio is paying the Times Co. $33.5 million to exchange the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 105.9 FM broadcast license and transmitting equipment for the Times Company's license, equipment and stronger signal at 96.3 FM, the Times Co. said. » Full Story
Conductor Downes, Wife Die In Swiss Suicide Clinic July 14, 2009 - Global
| Classical British conductor Edward Downes, a longtime stalwart at the Royal Opera and maestro of the first-ever performance at Sydney's iconic Opera House, has died with his wife at an assisted suicide clinic in Switzerland. He was 85. » Full Story
Medici.tv Clocks Up 2.3 Million Concert Viewings June 01, 2009 - Global
| Digital and Mobile Classical music webcast service Medici.tv, which has just celebrated its first year of operation, has reported figures showing that the site has recorded 330,000 unique visitors and 2.3 million concert viewings since launching online. » Full Story
