‘Yorkshire Calling’: Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra’s celebratory concert at Bradford Live on 1 August

Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra headline Bradford Live on Yorkshire Day

Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra

Yorkshire’s finest talent to perform at the region’s newest landmark venue on Yorkshire Day (1 August) with an unmissable celebration.

The Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra will lead a celebratory concert called ‘Yorkshire Calling’ at the newly restored Bradford Live.

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Pianist Peter Simon travels to troubled Israel in May to give free concerts and strike a different chord

May music tour of Israel: A pianist’s mission to heal through harmony

Peter Simon

In a world increasingly defined by conflict and division, one concert pianist is striking a different chord. Peter Simon, an acclaimed American musician with a career that spans continents, is preparing for a deeply personal and profoundly symbolic journey. In May 2025, Simon will travel to Israel for a special tour that blends world-class artistry with a mission of compassion — offering free concerts across the country to bring healing, hope, and humanity to communities in pain.

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The Brentwood School’s International Music Competition launches in 2025

Brentwood School proudly announces the launch of the First Brentwood International Music Competition, a landmark initiative designed to attract and celebrate the world’s most talented young musicians. This exciting new venture marks a significant milestone for the school’s Specialist Music Programme, which has already demonstrated exceptional promise in its inaugural term.

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Puzzling BBC presentations on Holocaust Memorial Day 2025

Agnes Kory considers the BBC’s programming on Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 Full credit to the BBC for giving its all to commemorate the International Holocaust Memorial Day which on 27th January this year marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Of the many BBC programmes, I attended two and watched one on BBC2. … Read more