Gender split achieved in Leeds finals

Four Russian contestants form the largest national group, with South Korea, in October’s Operalia contest in Bulgaria. The UK is represented by the bass singer, William Thomas, who famously clashed with Sir John Eliot Gardiner. […]

From the Lebrecht Album of the Week: … The contrast flows back and forth, almost to the point of incoherence. It takes a truly great composer to throw up his hands and say, I don’t […]

Andris Nelsons will remain Gewandhauskapellmeister until 2032, it was confirmed this morning. His plans include further collaboration with the Boston Symphony, where he has a rolling contract. press statement: In his third term in office, […]