Otto Schenk was one of ours, says Vienna Opera
The Staatsoper has hoisted a black flag in memory of the late international director. Here is its mourning statement: The entire staff of the State Opera mourns the loss of one of the greats of […]
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Too much information? A soprano overshares
The Russian-born soprano Olga Peretyatko has a habit of spilling personal beans on Facebook. In June 2018, she announced that she was filing for divorce from the con ductor Michele Mariotti and withdrawing from all […]
Ruth Leon recommends… Coriolanus – National Theatre
Coriolanus – Warrior Hero Traitor Click here for tickets Unrivalled in the art of war, undefeated on the field of battle, Coriolanus is Rome’s greatest soldier. When a legendary victory brings the opportunity of high […]
Free stream tonight: Carmen in her original provocative form
The first Parisian audiences at the Opéra Comique were supposedly shocked to see the incarnation of such an independent heroine. But what did those audiences in 1875 actually see on stage? With the support of […]
Gustavo Dudamel: ‘I understand why people are screaming’
In a Telegraph interview with Nicholas Kenyon, Dudamel easily evades the issue of whether he should be touring an orchestra that acts as an ambassador for an illegal regime. Here are some quotes: Right now, […]
Budapest whizz grabs Lux Phil
The Luxembourg Philharmonic has named Martin Rajna as its next music director, succeeding Gustavo Gimeno. Rajna, 29, has been principal conductor of the Hungarian State Opera, for the past two years. The post Budapest […]
Death of a legendary opera director
Renowned for his Wagner Ring cycle at the Met and countless thoughtful productions in Europe, the Viennese opera director OttoSchenk died today at his Austrian lake house, at the age of 94. Schenk was still […]
LA Phil shuts down in firestorm
The orchestra has cancelled concerts until after the weekend due to the fires raging around Los Angeles. The events cancelled are a celebrity recital by Igor Levit and a Cody Fry concert with the Hollyhwood […]
Beethoven’s local is sold to Wise
The Viennese emporium of Doblinger, where Beethoven bought his music paper, has been sold to the UK-based multinational publisher Wise Music Group. Doblinger Musikverlag was a late add-on to the family’s general music business. Founded […]
Paris replaces Wotan with director’s husband
We hear that the French star Ludovic Tézier has withdrawn from rehearsals and from the first night of the Bastille Opera’s new Rheinegold. He has flu. He is to be replaced by the Scottish bass-baritone […]
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