This is a joy. Delian exoticism at its finest: previously on Classical Explorer, we reported on a performance of his more famous Lakmé via Chelsea Opera Group at Cadogan Hall; now we preset a luxuriously […]
We hear that the Belgian early-music orchestra Anima Eterna has sacked its founder Jos Van Immerseel for ‘persistent aggressive behavior’. Immerseel, 78, is one of the leaders of the period-instrument movement. He founded the orchestra […]
The Czech Philharmonic has lost its music director for the opening of the season while he undergoes back surgery. The first three concerts will be conducted by Charles Dutoit. Bychkov, 71, will be incapacitated for […]