John Cage - 4' 33'' Death Metal Cover by Dead Territory [ORIGINAL VIDEO] YouTube video by DeadTerritory

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I just found out that a death metal band has covered John Cage’s 4’33”, and now I need you lot to know that a death metal band has covered John Cage’s 4’33”.

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Two interpretations of the Four Seasons plus stunning visuals - next Friday in central London:

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An introduction to 10 of the female violinists who are leading British orchestras:

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Free opportunities for composers under 18, including two that are open for applications now:

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Opportunities for Composers Under 18 — Alternative Classical Here is a selection of schemes and competitions available to aspiring composers aged 18 and under.

10 opportunities for composers under 18

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Jobs & opportunities round-up:

- Programme & relationship manager at young musicians’ charity
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- International call for unpublished and unperformed works

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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons is a favourite. But how would these seasons sound for a climate on the other side of the world?

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6 Trans Opera Singers — Alternative Classical Hear about the experiences of being trans within the classical music world from a selection of opera singers.

An introduction to 6 trans opera singers.
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Interview: Lloyd Griffith — Alternative Classical A conversation about how choir was the ideal training to be a comic and how the classical industry can combat the class divide.

“It’s deeply frustrating that classical radio stations are alienating 70% of the country”

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Interview: Lloyd Griffith — Alternative Classical A conversation about how choir was the ideal training to be a comic and how the classical industry can combat the class divide.

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Reading Essentials for Aspiring Composers — Alternative Classical Books about orchestration, notation productivity, and overcoming self-doubt.

Book recommendations for aspiring composers

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UK’s performing arts industry ‘inhospitable to parents’, research warns Long hours, lack of flexibility and last-minute scheduling driving parents, particularly mothers, from industry

The performing arts industry in the UK is “inhospitable to parents” and falling far behind other industries in supporting women who have children
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An introduction to 10 contemporary female composers:

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Red Note Factory (Devising) Weekend ~ Glasgow — Alternative Classical A free weekend course for classical performers aged 18–28 who want to explore contemporary music, devising, and creative collaboration.

A free weekend course for classical performers aged 18–28 who want to explore contemporary music, devising, and creative collaboration.

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What's on in March?

- A celebration of notable trans figures
- Original music honouring women's stories
- Live music and conversation celebrating women who are shaping the future of music

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Full-time jobs in classical music & opera:

- Lecturer in music history
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15 Female Founders of Classical Music Organisations — Alternative Classical Here are some of the women who have forged their own path within the classical music industry.

15 Female Founders of Classical Music Organisations

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There's a Listening Party in Oxford this week - a space to share the music you’re passionate about. Love this idea!

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Good for her shining a light on this. Too often this sort of thing goes on in the shadows.

Yuja Wang accuses Radio 3’s Norman Lebrecht of misogynistic bullying Station will no longer be working with journalist after pianist makes email public

Yuja Wang accuses Radio 3’s Norman Lebrecht of misogynistic bullying
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Next week in Glasgow:

A feature film about the ups and downs of post-college life for Juilliard-trained viola player Isabel

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10 Female Chief Executives of UK Orchestras — Alternative Classical An introduction to some of the women who are running British orchestras.

10 Female Chief Executives of UK Orchestras:

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Classical Music Jobs Board — Alternative Classical Classical music jobs & opportunities.

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15 Unconventional Concertos including a Recycling Concerto that you can hear live in March, using recycled percussion as the solo "instrument"!

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BBC Symphony Orchestra: Total Immersion - Icelandic Chill ~ Barbican, London — Alternative Classical A deep dive into the cutting edge of Iceland’s mesmerising musical landscape in a full day of music, film and talks.

This weekend in London: a deep dive into Iceland’s mesmerising musical landscape, ft Bára Gísladóttir performing her own genre‑defying double bass concerto.

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10 Female Leaders of UK Orchestras — Alternative Classical An introduction to some of the women who are running British orchestras.

10 Female Leaders of UK Orchestras

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