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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The much-recorded Valerie Tryon passed 90 last month without fuss. She has lived in Canada since 1976 and is being celebrated this week at a concert at McMaster University. Details here. The post An English […]
An investigation by the Australian Financial Review reveals shady goings on at the trioubled Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. According to the report, smears were spread by CEO Sophie Galaise about board chair Daniel Li, alleging unsubstantiated […]
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 […]
