In an act of Kremlin musical chairs, the Russian leader has reshuffled his Presidential Council for Culture and Art.
Out goes the former Bolshoi chief, Vladimir Urin, who was never much of a Putinist. In comes the bass singer Ildar Abdrazakov, a fanatical loyalist.
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Musicians are mourning Andrzej Haluch, one of the most effective artist managers in Poland and eastern Europe. His artists included Daniil Trifonov, Kian Soltani, Mischa Maisky and the Borodin Quartet. Pianist Lukas Geniušas writes: ‘One […]
Respighi – Church Windows. Rossini – Stabat mater. Federica Lombardi – soprano; Chiara Amarù – mezzo; Dave Monaco – tenor; Nicola Ulivieri – bass; Epiphoni Consort; BBC Chorus & Symphony Orchestra; Nil Venditti – conductor. […]
The Norwegian pianist tells David Krauss on Speaking Soundly about growing up with a father who conducted brass bands. Leif-Ove played euphonium until he was 17. He also sang in a church choir. ‘I am […]
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