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Editorial … News Musical Chairs … Guest Column Alexandra Dariescu How digital media can breathe new life into classical performance
Ž Long View Andrew Mellor Encounters at the Princess Astrid International Music Competition
€€ Funding Focus Awards for Young Musicians’ investment in the next generation, plus upcoming funding deadlines
€ Venue Spotlight On… The Hallé How expanding across multiple venues continues to help the orchestra thrive
What it’s like to tour to… Sweden A guide to navigating this Nordic nirvana
Self-Employed Musicians Guide to… Recording Tips and tricks for crystal-clear audio, whether you’re in the studio, at home or on the go
… Festivals Guide A hidden gem on the Isle of Wight, and a look back at the best of this summer’s festivals
Competitions Recent winners, finalists and upcoming deadlines
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Q&A with Rafael Payare Colin Clarke talks to Montreal Symphony Orchestra’s new music director about his Venezuelan roots and his future plans for the orchestra
Anna Patalong The soprano, SWAP’ra co-founder and new British Youth Opera CEO makes time for a chat with Rebecca Franks
RPS Awards Susan Nickalls finds out what it’s like to win an RPS Award
Musicians’ Union and Black Lives in Music BLiM’s Roger Wilson gives us the inside scoop on the organisation’s new partnership with the MU
Vaughan Williams’s wartime works Andrew Green on a composer touched by conflict
€‚ PR – how does it work? RDMR’s experts demysti‹ the world of public relations
€… ABO State of the Union Outgoing ABO chief executive Mark Pemberton reflects on 15 years in the role
‚ Eco-friendly touring Scott Morrison gives all-important guidance on reducing emissions
‚ Final thoughts Florida Grand Opera’s Susan Danis on integrating modern opera into the Miami community
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