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LSO puts Spaniard in the works

LSO puts Spaniard in the works

Spanish cellist Salvador Bolón has begun playing this month on tour with the London Symphony Orchestra. Also joining the LSO this season is flute player Imogen Royce. The post LSO puts Spaniard in the works […]

Perth principal RIP, 90

Perth principal RIP, 90

The death has been announced of John Dean, long-serving principal viola of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra in his birthplace, Perth. During his studies in the UK he played in the London Mozart Players, the […]

Welsh chorus vote on strike

Welsh chorus vote on strike

The actors union Equity today began balloting its members at Welsh National Opera to approve industrial action. Chorus pay is being cut by at least 15% and numbers will be reduced, with a real threat […]

Two singers quit ENO’s Elixir

Two singers quit ENO’s Elixir

Uncertainty at English National Opera is affecting long-term casting plans. The company says: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Innocent Masuku and Nmon Ford have withdrawn from playing the roles of Nemorino and Belcore respectively in Donizetti’s […]

Jorma Panula turns 94

Jorma Panula turns 94

The world’s most productive conducting teacher celebrated his latest birthday this weekend – with a concert, of course. If you follow through the Instagram chain, you will find ex-pupil Mikko Franck bashing the percussion. View […]

San Fran chorus hints at strike

San Fran chorus hints at strike

Message received: Sent on behalf of the San Francisco Symphony Chorus We, the members of the San Francisco Symphony Chorus, are reaching out to our friends and supporters to express our deep, ongoing concern about […]