We’re hearing the Lise Martel, third violin soloist at the Opera National de Paris for the past ten years, has been chosen as concertmaster at the Opera de Lyon.
The Chinese pianist has quit the talent-spotting show The Pianist after two tear-jerk seasons. ‘Being a mentor on The Piano and spending time with the talented pianists has been a true joy. The level of […]
First-night review from our occasional contributor Susan Hall: Claus Guth, the noted European director, debuts at the Metropolitan Opera with Richard Strauss’ Salome. It is an electrifying production, originally created with the Bolshoi Theatre of […]
Elisabetta da Gamberini Handel, Elisabetta de Gambarini, Geminiani, Carlo Tessarini; Mhairi Lawson, Academy of Ancient Music led by Bojan Čičić; Milton Court Concert HallReviewed by Tony Cooper, 12 March 2026 The Academy of Ancient Music […]