Anna Lapwood is disengaged

The Egyptian soprano Fatma Said has cancelled recitals in Linz and Hamburg. Her management says: ‘”Fatma Said deeply regrets that she cannot perform the upcoming concert due to unforeseen circumstances.’ German press reports say Fatma […]

Could be interesting. This is Christine Nilsson – no relation to Birgit – and she’s going down very well in Aida. She’s from Ystaad, with local management, and still appearing mostly in Stockholm. But that’s […]

Andrés Salado has been appointed principal and artistic director of the Costa Rica National Symphony Orchestra, starting this month. Salado is presently in charge of Spain’s Extremadura Orchestra. The post Baton twirl: Costa Rica imports […]