News in Brief

Artistic director of Garsington Opera Douglas Boyd has extended his contract with the company for the next five years. Partner ensembles, the Philharmonia Orchestra and The English Concert, have also agreed to continue their partnerships with the company. Executive director Nicola Creed said, ‘We look forward to creating many more memorable productions and are thrilled to be continuing our partnerships with our two world-class orchestras.’ Scottish composer Sir James MacMillan has been named as the recipient of the prestigious Academy Fellowship by The Ivors Academy. Regarded as the highest accolade bestowed by The Ivors, the Academy Fellowship recognises exceptional compositional prowess, profound impact and enduring musical legacy. YouTube channel Classics Explained has relaunched with a new series of animated videos, including its latest retelling of Bizet’s Carmen. Started during the…