The Egyptian soprano Fatma Said has cancelled recitals in Linz and Hamburg. Her management says: ‘”Fatma Said deeply regrets that she cannot perform the upcoming concert due to unforeseen circumstances.’
German press reports say Fatma and her husband are expecting their first child.
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The broadcaster YLE reports that Finnish National Opera has terminated its contract with the conductor Jonas Rannila, following claims of ‘inappropriate’ behaviour towards youg men. He denies the claims. Rannila, 35, has also been suspended […]
The composer Richard M Sherman, who co-wrote wrote songs for Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has died in Beverly Hills, aged 95. All his songs were written with his brother […]
Narcissus Hall, Leighton House. Image courtesy of Will Pryce. Violinist Madeleine Mitchell is joined by friends Kirsten Jensen (cello) and Julian Milford (piano) for a concert of piano trios at Leighton House on 11 […]
