We present the opening paragraphs of a civil case presented at an Illinois court, citing the successors of Bein & Fushi for alleged fraud. Plaintiffs Eric Langman and Claude Langman (collectively, “Plaintiffs” or the “Langman […]
Tickets go on sale today for an October 5 operatic aria recital at the Met by the Italian singer Andrea Bocelli. The one-night stand, organised by the Met, will be accompanied by members of the […]
Silhouette of the clarinettist Anton StadlerFor whom Mozart wrote the Clarinet Quintet David Gow, Beethoven, Shostakovich, Mozart; Peter Cigleris, Amaia Quartet; Conway Hall Sunday ConcertsReviewed 8 June 2025 Clarinet quintets by Mozart and David Gow, […]
An open statement by oboist Mary Gilbert: After 26 years I have decided to leave Northern Ballet, or told them I never want to work there again. Being a professionally musician should be a joyous […]
Odesa National Opera has announced the death in action of solo tenor Vladislav Goraj. He died today while ‘performing a volunteer mission in Sumy.’ The company adds: ‘Vladislav was not only a talent on stage […]
The Brussels Philharmonic and the Klarafestival have posted this notice on their venues and website: The Klarafestival adds: With this message on the facades of Flemish cultural houses, we call on the Belgian government to […]
A reader informs us: I have read a few posts regarding the San Francisco Symphony, which I attend regularly. There are problems. Despite the musicians passing out leaflets in front of the hall prior to […]
The death has been made known of Raymond Warren, composer in residence at the Ulster Orchestra and professor at Queens University Belfast, 1966-72. During those years he befriended a fellow-teacher Seamus Heaney creating an instrumental […]
Dear Alma, I am in the brass section of an orchestra, and quite happy. There is a new member of our section. After our lunch break, she often comes back with a very strong and […]
The Metropolitan Opera and the American Guild of Musical Artists reached a very short-term pay deal before close of business on Friday. It amounts to around a five percent pay increase for AGMA members, who […]
