Calling all English Song fans in Birmingham! Join us this Sunday, September 21 at 5.30pm for a free concert at Birmingham Royal Conservatoire. Come and hear music by Gerald Finzi, John Ireland, Cecilia McDowall & more alongside brand new songs by this year’s LS Young Composers. bit.ly/467Nx5J

Just under 24 hours left to apply! It's a really simple application, so that's plenty of time. You just need to fill in some basic information about yourself and submit 1 score - it doesn't have to be an English song! #MusicSky #Composers #Opportunities

⏲️ You have until noon THIS FRIDAY to apply for this year's Ludlow Song Young Composers' Workshop! Last year, three of the participants went on to be commissioned for the Ludlow English Song Weekend, and have their work premiered at the festival.

#RIP Alfred Brendel 📷 Betty Freeman "I familiarise myself with a piece & wait for it to tell me what it's about, & what makes it a masterpiece." Beethoven, Sonata in C minor, op. 111: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUxF...

Applications are open for Ludlow Song Young Composers' Workshop 2025! We are looking for composers aged 16-25, to take part in a free, expenses paid workshop with Professor Julian Philips exploring song in English. Deadline 27th June. Full details here: bit.ly/45t4E1N Please share! #MusicSky

Not too shabby.

This Sunday at the Ludlow English Song Weekend: Liam Bonthrone and Iain Burnside perform Martin Bussey’s ‘Oh when I was in love with you’! @ludlowenglishsong.bsky.social whatsnew.composersedition.com/bussey-at-lu... [photo: Liam Bonthrone © James Russell]

Last call for Ludlow! 🚂 The Ludlow English Song Weekend opens this Friday with Heart’s Haven, from Andrew Hamilton and Iain Burnside. Tickets: bit.ly/LESWtickets

Spring is coming! The days are getting longer, and it's the perfect time to make plans that can sustain you through the last of the winter. Tickets are on sale now for Ludlow English Song Weekend. 3 days of world-class music in the glorious Shropshire countryside this April. Visit: bit.ly/3Q21l96

After some New Year culture? Join a free online lecture from Cincinnati Song Initiative. Hear about Goethe's contribution to song with live musical illustrations - Tues Jan 14, 11.30pm GMT You don't have to stay up late to watch! You'll get a link to catch up anytime. Sign up: bit.ly/3C4pzfq

Priority Booking for our Summer 2025 concerts opens from tomorrow! 💐 Don’t miss out on your favourite artists and repertoire – become a Friend today to book ahead of our General Sale 🌸 www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/support-us/m...

Lovely review of BBC New Generation artist, baritone James Atkinson in his Wigmore Hall debut with our own @iainburnside.bsky.social. "Sheer magic".

Happy Solstice and Merry Christmas from Ludlow Song! Remember, all the research says that spending money on experiences rather than things brings people the most joy. So why not give your loved ones - and yourself - the gift of live music in 2025? (p.s. LESW 2025 Festival Passes are on sale now🎄)

🥁🥁🥁 We're excited to announce the full programme for the Ludlow English Song Weekend 2025. Join us in Shropshire for 3 days of world class music, plus discussion, film & very special guests. Come and immerse yourself, or just dip a toe in. Everyone's welcome! 🧵 ludlowenglishsongweekend.com/whats-on/

I shall never tire of living here. The view from Shropshire's Clee Hill over to Worcestershire's Abberley & Woodbury Hills this morning. #landscapephotography #uklandscape

Hello BlueSky. It's nice to be here. We're now also on Instagram. You can find and follow our new profile here: bit.ly/3Vf0Qvb #MusicSky #SongSky

If we're connected at the other place, we probably just followed you! We used a Chrome extension to find you - this medium article has step-by-step instructions. dmuth.medium.com/how-to-migra... We'd love it if you followed us back! There's lots of exciting news about LESW 2025 coming soon!

Calling musicians with an interest in choral conducting! We've just opened applications to our Introduction to Choral Conducting Programme. Please share this post with anyone who might be interested in this fab opportunity 🙏 APPLY NOW www.nccgb.com/introduction... #choralmusic #choirs #choir