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Sir Michael Hill, founder of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition ‘for emerging young violinists’, died today aged 86. As a teenager he wanted to be a concert soloist, only to be told he had […]

The death has been announced of Wallis Annenberg, a publishing heiress who gave hundreds of millions of dollars to the arts and good causes in Los Angeles. The family said: ‘Wallis transitioned peacefully and comfortable […]

The Staatstheater Nürnberg has appointed a young Irishman as its next Generalmusikdirektor, succeeding Roland Böer in 2027. His name is Killian Farrell and he’s former Deputy Head Chorister of Dublin’s Palestrina Choir. Farrell, 31, is […]

A notice has been posted by the Charlotte Symphony, mourning the passing of its principal timpanist, Jacob Lipham. Jacob was 28. No cause has been made public. Notice follows: With deep sorrow, we share the […]

We understand that Opera Australia is about to appoint a music director. Patrons have been told in confidence that the chosen one is Andrea Battistoni, a rising Italian conductor. So far, so promising. But Battisoni, […]

Turns out the pair were at summer camp together… This may have been Lehrer’s last public performance. The post Watch: Stephen Sondheim introduces Tom Lehrer appeared first on Slippedisc.

Christopher McIntire has posted: Valérie Andrée Tessa Chermiset (1973 – 2025) This is the most difficult announcement that I have ever had to compose and one for a completely devastating and unexpected loss. Valérie, Tessa […]

The death has been made known of the long-serving artistic director of leading of the Nash Ensemble, Amelia Freedman. The ensemble reached its 60th anniversary last year and a cornerstone of London’s music scene. Amelia, […]

Ever unpredictable, the Apple Classical Chart which measures streaming stats from around the world has come up with a surprise #1. The full top 100 can be accessed here. 1 Mozart: Violin Concertos Chloe Chua, […]

The Met conductor’s baring his soul on Insta. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yannick Nézet-Séguin (@nezetseguin) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yannick Nézet-Séguin (@nezetseguin) The post Yannick’s […]