September 12, 2025
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Faust in Lille

Faust in Lille

Few operas have enjoyed such an enviable fate as Gounod’s Faust. Well received at its premiere, followed by international success, which still makes it the most performed French opera in the world today, just behind Carmen. But […]

Just in: Top cello of the north

Just in: Top cello of the north

The Halle Orchestra in Manchester has recruited the accomplished Rachel Helleur-Simcock as Leader of the Cello Section. A former principal cello of Deutsche Oper, Berlin, Rachel has also been a member of the Berlin Philharmonic […]

Rotterdam Phil damns Flemish ban

Rotterdam Phil damns Flemish ban

The Dutch orchestra, where Lahav Shani is chief conductor until next year, has issueda very strong statement against the Flanders Festival ban on his performance with the Munich Philharmonic. Here’s the unequivocal Rotterdam text: Rob […]

Arvo Pärt, 90 today

Arvo Pärt, 90 today

The Estonian modernist-turned-minimalist was born on September 11, 1935. His influence on music today is more widespread than any living composer. The post Arvo Pärt, 90 today appeared first on Slippedisc.