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    Interview with Hugh Cutting, winner of the Kathleen Ferrier Awards 2021

    For more than fifty years, the Kathleen Ferrier Awards have championed the careers of emerging young singers. The competition…

    January 1, 2022
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    Music and Dementia

    Research has highlighted the benefits of listening to and making music for those living with dementia. Dementia is defined…

    December 2, 2021
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    Winter inspired music

    There’s nothing more satisfying on a cold winter’s day to cosy up and listen to some winter inspired music.…

    November 28, 2021
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    UK Classical Music Summer Schools 2022

    Here’s our selection of some of the best UK Classical Music Summer Schools in 2022. Various instruments, including voice…

    November 27, 2021
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    Tips to Improve your Home Recording Setup

    Whilst live music was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rise in the recorded music…

    October 10, 2021
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    UK Classical Music Competitions 2022

    Whether you agree or disagree with classical music competitions, they can provide a platform for young musicians to showcase…

    October 9, 2021
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    What to expect: music conservatoire auditions

    A personal experience of music conservatoire auditions and consultation lessons. Although I am now a fourth year student at…

    August 23, 2021
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    On a budget: free classical music in London

    If you are strapped for cash or a student on a budget, London offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy…

    August 7, 2021
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    Outdoor classical concerts 2021

    With lockdown restrictions lifting, outdoor classical concerts are now being scheduled! Check out the various websites as plans may…

    May 11, 2021
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    Learn how to conduct

    Whether it’s for an amateur choir, professional orchestra, musical production, opera or ballet, the role of the conductor is…

    April 5, 2021
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Hello! My name is Sophie Oliver and I am an undergraduate cello student at the Royal Academy of Music, London. Whether you are an instrumentalist, singer, or keen listener, at The Bow and Baton I would like to share my love of classical music with you. Thank you for visiting!

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You can contact me here: info@thebowandbaton.com

 

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“If ever after I’m dead you hear someone whist “If ever after I’m dead you hear someone whistling this tune on the Malvern Hills, don’t be alarmed, it’s only me.” Elgar said this referring to the opening theme of his cello concerto. 

The Malvern Hills provided much inspiration to Elgar, and, horrified by the carnage of the First World War, he sought solace and comfort in nature.  Click the link in bio to find out more about Elgar’s connections to the Malvern Hills this #earthday 🌍. #nature #naturegram #malvernhills #elgar #landscape #classicalmusic
Happy Easter! 💐Featured in this image is the sc Happy Easter! 💐Featured in this image is the score to Bach’s, ‘St John Passion’. First performed at Vespers on Good Friday in 1724, this oratorio depicts the suffering and death of Christ as is told in the Gospel of John. It is now traditional for this choral masterpiece to be performed each year in the Easter period. 🎵 #easter #eastersunday #bach #stjohnpassion #choralmusic #holy #happyeaster
Whether you have to provide a recording for an aud Whether you have to provide a recording for an audition, a professional remote recording soundtrack, or are just keen to record yourself, check out the link in bio for my tips on how to improve your home recording setup! #recordingstudio #homerecordingstudio #recording #recordingartist #musician #music #classicalmusic #homerecording #microphone #audio #acoustic
Had such a wonderful day at the Royal Opera House Had such a wonderful day at the Royal Opera House where soprano Anush Hovhannisyan gave an amazing recital! Here’s a short clip from it 🎶#RoyalOperaHouse #royaloperahouse #soprano #opera #openhouselondon #london #music #operasinger #classicalmusic #recital #londonmusic @anushhovhannisyan
Look what I got for Christmas! 😀#Beethoven #bee Look what I got for Christmas! 😀#Beethoven #beethoven250 #classicalmusic #book
Garden harmony 🎶 @pashleymanorgardens. #garden Garden harmony 🎶 @pashleymanorgardens. #garden #gardendecor #flute #music #flautist #musician
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