The Minnesota Orchestra has uploaded Gabriela Montero’s decidedly political concerto on those who ‘hold our continent hostage to tyranny’. The post A concerto against the Maduro regime appeared first on Slippedisc.
Primo Artists has added composer-conductor Joel Thompson to its roster. He joins Wynton Marsalis and Valerie Coleman on the New York-based list. Primo’s founder Charlotte Lee says: ‘Joel Thompson is a brilliant composer and humanist, […]
Calum Finaly’s Fanny in rehearsal at Watermill Theatre (Photo: Pamela Raith Photography) When Queen Victoria invited Felix Mendelssohn to perform for her at a personal concert and play her favourite song, Italien, the composer had […]