The Gustav Mahler youth orchestra has announced the death of its former member Victor Aviat, after a short illness. Victor was principal oboe of the Budapest Festival Orchestra, widely known and well liked. He also played with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and was developing a conducting career.
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Hilary Tunstall-Behrens, co-founder of the International Musicians Seminar at Prussia Cove, has died aged 98. The IMS said: He died peacefully at home with his wife Tatiana and family at his side. Our thoughts are […]
Tickets go on sale at noon today in Warsaw and hardy souls have been forming an orderly queue since 5am. Love the chap in the blanket wrap. The post They’ve been queueing since dawn for […]
Birmingham Opera Company is about to perform Tippett’s opera New Year. It is an extremely rare event, dividing opinions sharply on itsm merits. Keith Warner will direct. BOC Music Director Alpesh Chauhan will conduct the […]
