Highlights and updates of everything that’s going on in the classical music scene.

This week on Instaviews, we will be joined by musician and BBC Radio regular Grace Harman. 

Regardless of what the film is about - when a film boasts a soundtrack recorded by the Berlin Philharmonic, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, I will inevitably be drawn to it. 

Bullying seems ever-present within the music world. How does it come about, and what can we do to prevent it?

Nominations for the National Orchestra for All (NOFA) 2019-2020 Season are now open. Nominations will close on Friday 15 March 2019.

Grand Union Orchestra bring an 8-piece all-star band that celebrates the musical connections between Africa, Latin-America and the Caribbean. The band will be joined by the young participants of the free instrumental workshops, in collaboration with Spotlight and Poplar Union.

Free workshops for young performers to earn, explore and develop musical techniques from African, Latin American and Caribbean cultures.

Orchestras across the country have been trying out schemes to encourage a younger audience into the concert hall and have experienced varied success. Whilst working at the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra I learnt a lot about audience development and been researching the ways in which it can be improved.

Are you aged 12-21? Interested in learning about world music techniques first-hand from experts? Join our Summer School!

We caught up with Charlotte White, who, since doing her Bronze Arts Award in Music, has performed at the Paralympics Closing Ceremony and become an Arts Award Advisor.

One of the higher profiles on the MIF17 bill, expectations were suitably high for Oscar nominee, Jóhann Jóhannsson's score by the BBC Philharmonic.

Inspiring young children and offering a stepping stone into world of music.