One of the United Kingdom’s most iconic concert hall instruments has been brought back to life, marking a major moment for organ music and classical performance. The restored Britton Organ, a Grade II-listed pipe organ with more than 5,000 pipes housed at Bristol Beacon, was unveiled at a sold-out opening recital performed by celebrated organist […]
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The Transatlantic Rising Stars Project, also known as Transatlantic Stars, has opened a call for European artists, including musicians, visual artists, and filmmakers, to take part in a fully funded cultural exchange with the United States. This three-year initiative, led by the European Union Delegation to the United States in Washington, D.C., aims to strengthen
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At the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, Swedish-born composer Ludwig Göransson captured the Best Original Score trophy for his work on the film Sinners, marking his second Golden Globe win and reinforcing his rising stature in cinematic music composition. Göransson’s score was chosen over fellow nominees including Alexandre Desplat (Frankenstein), Jonny Greenwood (One Battle After Another),
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Tartu is kicking off the new year with colour, style, and unabashed self-expression as a Kiki Ball and drag performance come to the city’s cultural hub, Aparaaditehas, this January. The event promises an evening of glamour, creativity, and community celebration, inviting audiences of all backgrounds to take part in a dynamic expression of performance art
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Archaeologists in west Norfolk have made a remarkable discovery that reshapes our understanding of prehistoric soundscapes and musical expression. During a routine excavation ahead of a housing project, researchers uncovered a near-complete Iron Age battle trumpet, known as a carnyx, one of the rarest ancient musical instruments ever found in Britain. Source: Classicfm The carnyx,
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The nominees for the 2026 Estonian Music Awards have been revealed, and this year’s roster highlights the strength and diversity of Estonia’s contemporary music scene. Leading the pack is the folk-pop duo SADU, which picked up an impressive five nominations, the most of any artist. Following close behind are nublu & Vaiko Eplik with four
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Estonia stepped into 2026 with elegance and emotional depth as Eesti Kontsert’s New Year’s Concert lit up the stage of the Estonia Concert Hall, bringing together some of the country’s most celebrated performers for a festive yet reflective evening of music. Source: err.ee At the heart of the concert stood maestro Neeme Järvi, who took
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Tallinn is set to resonate with the timeless sounds of the Baroque era as bachFest 2026 returns to the Estonian capital from 1–6 January 2026, offering a rich programme of concerts dedicated to Johann Sebastian Bach and his musical contemporaries. This international festival, one of the city’s most revered early-year music events, brings together world-class
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Following our earlier coverage of Tallinn being chosen as the opening city for this historic production, excitement continues to grow around the Phantom of the Opera 40th anniversary tour, which will take place in Estonia from 5–10 May 2026 at Unibet Arena. With ticket sales now open, audiences across the Baltics and beyond are preparing
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In the latest chapter of the Avatar saga, composer Simon Franglen has taken film scoring into boldly imaginative territory, not just with orchestral writing, but by inventing entirely new musical instruments for Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third instalment of James Cameron’s epic franchise. These unique instruments were created to give authentic voice and texture
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