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New member of the MTT fan club

New member of the MTT fan club

Michael Tilson Thomas is still pulling them in. Or vice-versa. The retired conductor went to see Paul Simon play at San Francisco’s Davies Symphony Hall. The post New member of the MTT fan club appeared […]

Belgian wins BBC principal seat

Belgian wins BBC principal seat

The BBC Philharmonic in Manchester has appointed Catharina Feyen as second principal double-bass. A Guildhall graduate from Belgium, she has been freelancing at the Royal Opera House in London. photo: fb The post Belgian wins […]

Leader quits Irish

Leader quits Irish

After 24 years as concertmaster, the English violinist Katherine Hunka is leaving the Irish Chamber Orchestra to pursue other challenges. She explains: ‘I always wanted to avoid cynicism.’   The post Leader quits Irish appeared […]

92 apply for NY Times classical job

92 apply for NY Times classical job

LinkedIn informs me that 92 people have clicked ‘apply’ for the job of Reporter, Classical Music and Dance, posted on the site a week ago. What’s involved? The Culture desk is looking for a reporter […]

Oldest pianist, 96

Oldest pianist, 96

We have been apprised of the passing of the Belgian pianist Frans Brouw, longest living prize-winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition. In 1952, Frans came fourth. The winner was Leon Fleisher. Frans migrated to Canada […]