From the Berlin Phil website: During and immediately after pregnancy, (expectant) mothers and their babies are vulnerable to stress factors such as pandemics, environmental disasters, war or flight. Maternal stress has long-term effects for several […]
The BBC has parked a new interview with Yuja on one of its most obscure outlets. But then upped it onto Youtube. No BBC contributor or producer is credited with conducting the interview. The post […]
The King has sent a message of support to the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras, signifying that he remains Patron after the dismissal of Sir John Eliot Gardiner. The King’s message was read out tonight before […]
Russian police raided the dormitory of the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory in search of cannon fodder for the Ukraine front, the Telegram channel “Ostorozhno, Moskva” reports. A 26-year-old student named Daniil told the channel that […]
Rudolph Vrbsky, principal oboist of the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington D.C. for over 25 years, has died of the effects of Parkinsons Disease, aged 72. Raised in Chicago, Rudy was appointed by Mstislav Rostropovich […]
The pianist Martin Ballý, teacher of two generations of Czech pianists, died today at the age of 70. He devoted much of his energy to the advancement of post-War Czech music, from Martinu to Kabelac. […]
The next Generalmusikdirector of the Lower Bavarian Landestheater is to be the Greek conductor Elisa Gogou. She will succeed Basil Coleman in 2026. Gogou, 50, was selected from among 110 applicants. Formerly a pianist, she […]
Colin Matthews Whilst most people are still frantically planning for Christmas, the good folk at Britten Pears Arts are thinking much further ahead and have announced the highlights of the 2025 Aldeburgh Festival which runs […]
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra has promoted violinist Catherine Arlidge to the role of director of artistic planning. It has been a turbulent year for the CBSO. Arlidge is presently Sub Principal Second Violin […]
The cultural venue La Gaité Lyrique has been paralysed for a week by a homeless sit-in. The theatre has issued this statement: 200 people from all walks of life and without housing solutions, grouped as […]
