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‚ Editorial € News MU column Musical Chairs € Long View Andrew Mellor The ethics of philanthropy

 Guest Column Matt Belcher Reinventing the concert format with Southbank Sinfonia

Funding Focus British Association for Music Therapy Opening doors for musicians looking to retrain and support the most vulnerable

Venue Spotlight On… New World Center Visiting New World Symphony’s Miami home

What it’s like to tour to… Hong Kong How to make the most of a visit to the Pearl of the Orient

Self-Employed Musicians Guide to… Contract negotiation Asking for what you deserve can be nerve-wracking – Samara Ginsberg guides you through the process

€ Festivals Guide A round-up of 2024 festivals, plus Longborough Festival Opera’s upcoming Ring cycle

Competitions Recent results and diary deadlines classical-music.uk

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Q&A with George Prince PPL’s classical music relationships manager on his rewarding role

Donne Foundation Why, despite strides towards equality, a foundation advocating for the rights of women in classical music is still desperately needed

Within earshot Striving for bigger, better, louder can have harmful side effects – Dale Wills explores the technology helping musicians avoid hearing loss

Camerata Ireland Clare Stevens meets the 25-year-old ensemble bourne out of the Good Friday Agreement

 Royal Choral Society The Royal Albert Hall’s house choir has a regal history – and a bright future

Stage management Charlotte Gardner peeks behind the curtain to find out what our stage managers are up to

Touring tips and tales Outstanding UK performers share their tips for successful touring and look back on memorable moments

€ Final thoughts As he prepares to move from the RPO to the RCM, James Williams offers his perspective on the value of music education in society

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