The family of Peter Bassano has notified us of his unexpected death at the age of 79. Descended from a family of Venetian Jewish musicians who were brought to England by Henry VIII, Peter was […]
The Board of Opera Australia has parted company with C EO Fiona Allan after just over three years. She’s looking for another job abroad. Heavily massaged statements follow: OA Chair Rod Sims said: ‘Fiona’s tireless […]
The Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts has chosen the cellist and singer Salome Kammer to be head of its music section. Kammer, 65, is the first woman to hold the post since the Academy’s foundation […]