Spivakov is named Hero of Labour
The violinist and conductor Vladimir Spivakov, head of Moscow’s International House of Music, has been awarded a state honour by his friend in the Kremlin. Spivakov, 80, joins a list of hard-handed sons of toil. […]
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Sad death of principal oboe, 42
The Gustav Mahler youth orchestra has announced the death of its former member Victor Aviat, after a short illness. Victor was principal oboe of the Budapest Festival Orchestra, widely known and well liked. He also […]
Just in: Berlin culture chief quits
The controvesial culture senator Joe Chialo who was responsible for dopuble-digit cuts across the traditional arts resigned this morning, saying he was unhappy with the cuts he was forced to make. Chialo said: ‘Last year, […]
Alastair Macaulay reviews: Two plays about masculinity (Including Britten)
From our critic in residence, Alastair Macaulay reviews Patrick Marber and Mark Ravenhill: “Dealer’s Choice” and “Ben and Imo”. The abiding subject of the playwright Patrick Marber is masculinity: which, for him, includes male bonding, masculinity […]
Leif-Ove Andsnes: I started out in a brass band
The Norwegian pianist tells David Krauss on Speaking Soundly about growing up with a father who conducted brass bands. Leif-Ove played euphonium until he was 17. He also sang in a church choir. ‘I am […]
New batons in Cleveland
The Cleveland Orchestra has added three batons to its pack as music director Franz Welser-Möst prepares to step down in 2027. Taichi Fukumura joins immediately as assistant conductor, James Feddeck as principal conductor of the […]
Remember me? The best is yet to come…
Lord Tony Hall, chair of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, at the season launch. Also featuring Chief Exec Emma Stenning with Director of Artistic Planning Catherine Arlidge and Music Director Kazuki Yamada. Among the […]
Just in: Wagner hero ends his career at 56
The Swedish dramatic baritone John Lundgren has announced his retirement on Instagram. – After 25 years in this extraordinary industry, in over 60 roles, on over 50 different opera and concert stages around the world […]
Academy of St Martin in the Fields announces 2025/26 season
Against ongoing political and economic uncertainty, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields launches most ambitious season of the last decade ASMF continues to collaborate with the world’s great soloists and directors, including Music […]
The Hallé announces its 2025/26 season of concerts at The Bridgewater Halland across Manchester, welcoming audiences to another thrilling year of music and collaborations
In his second season as Principal Conductor & Artistic Advisor, Kahchun Wong presents programmes including Rachmaninov, Elgar, Beethoven and Mahler, alongside new works from composers including Max Richter and Unsuk Chin. Titled positions include Anna Lapwood (Featured Artist), Unsuk Chin (Featured […]
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