The violinist tells David Krauss on Speaking Soundly that he always did everything to the max. Growing up in Siberia, he had to play in gloves. At some point, he punched his teacher…
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Mischa Maisky and Martha Argerich have called off next month’s recital tour, citing Mischa’s state of health. They will be replaced in Vienna by Maxim Vengerov und Polina Osetinskaya. No refunds. The post Mischa-Martha tour […]
We have learned of the death of Jaroslav Mihule, noted authority on the life and works of Bohuslav Martinu and artistic administration at leading Czech opera houses. Jaroslav was 90. The post Czech […]
Alexander’s Feast, HWV 75 (1742 version) Librettist: John Dryden Performers: Hilary Cronin (soprano) – Hugh Cutting (counter-tenor) – Stuart Jackson (tenor) Conductor – Peter Whelan; Irish Baroque Chorus & Orchestra Royal Albert Hall, London, 30 […]
