Death of Gramophone chief, 66
We are shocked to learn of the death from sepsis of Chris Pollard, former publisher of Gramophone magazine and an all-round enthusiast for everything to do with classical music and opera. Chris, who had been […]
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A Boulez violinist dies
The Ensemble Intercontemporain has announced the death of Maryvonne Le Dizès, a violinist in the group for more than two decades and soloist in several concerts conducted by Pierre Boulez. She performed the UK premiere […]
Celebrating 30 years: Göteborg Opera presents the first performance of Verdi’s Otello in Gothenburg for over 50 years, and a very Swedish Peter Grimes
Göteborg Opera is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Founded in 1994, the company, which won the award for Sustainability at the International Opera Awards 2022, strives to be efficient in all its operations when working […]
LSO puts Spaniard in the works
Spanish cellist Salvador Bolón has begun playing this month on tour with the London Symphony Orchestra. Also joining the LSO this season is flute player Imogen Royce. The post LSO puts Spaniard in the works […]
Perth principal RIP, 90
The death has been announced of John Dean, long-serving principal viola of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra in his birthplace, Perth. During his studies in the UK he played in the London Mozart Players, the […]
Welsh chorus vote on strike
The actors union Equity today began balloting its members at Welsh National Opera to approve industrial action. Chorus pay is being cut by at least 15% and numbers will be reduced, with a real threat […]
Two singers quit ENO’s Elixir
Uncertainty at English National Opera is affecting long-term casting plans. The company says: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Innocent Masuku and Nmon Ford have withdrawn from playing the roles of Nemorino and Belcore respectively in Donizetti’s […]
John Williams cancels Vienna ‘on health grounds’
Message from the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra: The Vienna Philharmonic and the Musikverein Wien regret to announce that the concerts on 7 and 8 December 2024 with John Williams have to be cancelled. Due to a […]
Prom 40: Transcending limitations, Bach’s St John Passion from Masaaki Suzuki and Bach Collegium Japan at BBC Proms
Bach: St John Passion – Benjamin Bruns, Christian Immler, Masaaki Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan at BBC Proms (Photo: BBC/ Mark Allen) Bach: St John Passion; Benjamin Bruns, Christian Immler, Carolyn Sampson, Alexander Chance, Shimon Yoshida, […]
Jorma Panula turns 94
The world’s most productive conducting teacher celebrated his latest birthday this weekend – with a concert, of course. If you follow through the Instagram chain, you will find ex-pupil Mikko Franck bashing the percussion. View […]
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