The first Parisian audiences at the Opéra Comique in 1875 were shocked to see Bizet’s incarnation of such an independent heroine. Today, Carmen is the French opera that is most performed around the globe. This a […]
We have been notified of the passing of Raymond Guiot, a student of Marcel Moyse who went on to teach many players who were successful around the world. He was principal flute at the Opéra […]
The pianist and composer Nikki Iles is to be Principal Conductor of the NDR Bigband from September. She succeeds Geir Lysne. Nikki, 61, was previously composer in residence with NDR Bigband. The post British jazz […]