Boston hooks extra horn
The Boston Symphony Orchestra has hired Austin Ruff as assistant principal/utility horn. He will occupy the seat of Jonathan Menkis, who retired from the BSO after 34 seasons in 2018. Ruff is presently associate principal […]
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Lament for hyperactive Boston violinist, 88
The funeral takes place today for Maynard Goldman, a freelance violinist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops, and concertmaster of Boston Lyric Opera, Boston Ballet and the Portland Symphony Orchestra. When the (UK) […]
Cecilia Bartoli opens debate on music and gender
The Italian mezzo, who loves playing male roles, is behind a public debate on Music and Gender at the Vienna State Opera on June 30 (free admission here). Hers is the only recognizable head above […]
Quadrophenia is now a Mod ballet
Message received: Sadler’s Wells and Universal Music UK are delighted to announce the world premiere of Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet. In 1973, guitar smashing rock genius Pete Townshend wrote QUADROPHENIA. Recorded by The Who – […]
Two new music directors in Maryland
The Baltimore Chamber Orchestra has chosen Robert Moody (pic) as its Music Director. He is also MD of the Memphis Symphony, where he suffered a recent bereavement. Up the road, Maryland’s Columbia Orchestra has chosen […]
Boston Globe music critic quits
Message from Jeremy Eichler: … After 18 years at the Boston Globe, I am moving on from my position and joining the faculty of Tufts University, where I’ll be taking up a newly created professorship […]
Berlin Philharmonic play in ‘free Israel hostages’ badges
Members of the orchestra has taken to wearing blue ribbons at major events, such as this weekend’s Waldbühne concert. The blue ribbon (see below) signifies support for the return of Israeli hostages held by Palestinian […]
If this is Mozart, was he in One Direction?
Scientists in Austria have reconstructed what Mozart might have looked like from the structure of his skull. He looks like a disaffected member of a short-life boy bank The post If this is Mozart, was […]
King’s Singer dies
The family of Nigel Perrin has shared news of his death, aged 76. In addition to being a member of the King’s Singers, he was founder and director of the Bath Bach Choir and Bach […]
Menuhin Festival selects a Menuhin protege
The international Yehudi Menuhin festival in Gstaad has consigned its future to the violinist Daniel Hope. The appointment of the new director will be announced tomorrow. Details here. Hope, 50, grew up Yehudi Menuhin’s knee […]
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