Two very rare videos from our archives.
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Today is the 70th anniversary of his death and no orchestra that he worked with – Berlin, Vienna, Philharmonia – has bothered to commemorate it.
Listen to this account of the Tannhäuser overture. Does any other conductor come close to his hypnotic grip?
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The UK’s Northern Chamber Orchestra, headless for the past two years, has named a leading duo. Zöe Beyers (pictured right), concertmaster of the BBC Philharmonic, will be artistic director. Sarah Brandwood-Spencer, former Halle Orchestra violinist […]
The Met soprano Ailyn Perez has jooined Askonas Holt for worldwide general management. She was previously with Gianluca Macheda’s boutique. Perez, 44, is one of the busiest international opera singers. Earlier this season she sang […]
The Brussels Philharmonic and the Klarafestival have posted this notice on their venues and website: The Klarafestival adds: With this message on the facades of Flemish cultural houses, we call on the Belgian government to […]
,%20Camilla%20Seale%20(Alcina)%20plus%20chorus%20Credit_%20Genevieve%20Girling%20(1).jpg?w=160&resize=160,160&ssl=1 "It was Francesca Caccini's score, & Vache Baroque's performance, that surprised & captivated: La liberazione di Ruggiero at Buxton International Festival")
