The Sun Symphony Orchestra of Hanoi has imported Gerry Varona as assistant principal viola. Originally from the Philippines, Varona arrives from the Orquestra Filarmônica de Minas Gerais in Brazil. Small world, getting smaller. […]
Julien Van Mellaerts at Opera in Song in 2022 Opera in Song, baritone Julien Van Mellaerts and pianist Dylan Perez’ song recital series at Opera Holland Park, returns for 2026 with three recitals and a […]
From my appreciation of the great pianist in the new issue of The Critic: He worked so hard to appear normal. A tall man, Alfred Brendel cultivated a stoop to meet people at their level. […]