Renowned baritone dies, 81
We have been informed of the death of the Italian bass-baritone Angelo Nardinocchi, always in the first cast for Rigoletto and a summer fixture at the Arena di Verona. He was also knwon for Leporello […]
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Glenn Gould prize goes to … Elton John
The award, made in London today, is intended for a living artist whose ‘unique lifetime achievement contribution has enriched the human condition.’ Elton Johnm said: ‘After spending decades admiring the virtuosity of Glenn Gould’s work, […]
Berlin Phil ex-flute: At least I kept my humanity
The Swiss flute player Sebastian Jacot, denied tenure after two years as principal at the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, has just issued a cryptic assessment of his situation: After 12 years in Germany—seven of them in […]
Putin builds opera house in occupied Crimea
The Kremlin is bragging about the statew-of-the-art opera and ballet theatre it is erecting in Sebastopol. It is due to open next year, war or peace. The post Putin builds opera house in occupied Crimea […]
Dutch come first with Gubaidulina
The Concxertgebouw Orchestra has smartly included the late composer’s Offertorium on its tour next week to Hamburg and Vienna. The soloist is Julian Rachlin. Gubaidulina died on March 13. Offertorium was the first work by Gubaidulina […]
Riccardo Chailly’s luck is out in Lucerne
The music director of the Lucerne Festival Orchestra has cancelled his all-Beethoven Easter concerts. Jumping in are Rafael Payare (pic) and Franz Welser-Möst. The post Riccardo Chailly’s luck is out in Lucerne appeared first […]
Exquisite, tender Schumann from Tiffany Poon
Here Hong Kong-born pianist Tiffany Poon reveals her close affinity to Schumann – the only real comparison I can think of is someone whom I consider one of the greatest Schumann pianist of all time, […]
Between Friends: a new disc of Jonathan Dove’s music celebrates friendship & collaboration in music
On the streets and in the sky: works by Jonathan Dove; Philippe Sly, Sacconi Quartet, Charles Owen & Katya Apekisheva; SIGNUM CLASSICSReviewed 19 March 2025 A diverse selection of Jonathan Dove’s music which celebrates friendships […]
…And one who’s staying in Trumpland
The Italian conductor Gianandrea Noseda has extended his stay as music director in Washington DC to the year 2031. Press release: The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) is proud to announce that Music Director Gianandrea Noseda, […]
Breaking: Major pianist boycotts Trump’s US
The Hungarian Andras Schiff has announced he will not play in then US during Donald Trump’s presidency. Schiff, 71, told the NY Times: ‘He has brought an ugliness into this world which hadn’t been there… […]
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