Anna Lapwood is disengaged

The award, made in London today, is intended for a living artist whose ‘unique lifetime achievement contribution has enriched the human condition.’ Elton Johnm said: ‘After spending decades admiring the virtuosity of Glenn Gould’s work, […]

Musicians in Cologne’s Gurzenich orchestra have been told that the contract of their French chief conductor, François-Xavier Roth, will be ended this month, a year ahead of schedule. Roth, 52, has gone into purdah after […]

Shocking news has arrived of the death of Pierre Audi, director of the Aix-en-Provence Festival and one of the most influential creators of new works of opera. Pierre, who died in Beijing without warning during […]