We have been notified of the death, aged 90, of the distinguished composer Siegfried Thiele, a man who maintained a successful career under both Communism and capitalism. Born in Chemnitz, he initially combined composing for […]
The death is reported of Herman Engels, a much-travelled Belgian conductor. He conducted and held professorships in the Netherlands, Philippines, Costa Rica, Lithiania and Ukraine, as well as in his home country. Much of his […]
For the third year running, the 43 critics of Opernwelt magazine have awarded the Opera House of the Year title to…. Frankfurt. What’s more, Frankfurt Opera Choir is Choir of the Year, Lydia Steier is […]