The new concertmaster of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra as of this week is Tjeerd Top, assistant principal violinist of the Royal Concertgebouworkest. He says: ‘After twenty years with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (KCO), I started this […]
Its director, Maria Rosario Jackson, resigned this morning after three years at the helm. Donald Trump promised to abolish the arts-giving agency last time. Ms Jackson just made it a whole lot easier. On leave […]
My final prom of the 2026 season is officially labelled “Strauss’ s Four Last Songs” – that piece the clear intended draw – but held so, so much more, not least my introduction to conductor […]