Ruth Leon recommends… Buster Keaton at 140
Buster Keaton, who died 70 years ago today, was an American actor, comedian and filmmaker best known for his silent films in the 20s where he pioneered a unique form of physical comedy. He […]
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Max puts La Scala in black
The fashion brand Max Mara has taken responsibility for dressing the women of La Scala’s orchestra this season. The look is stylish, but very dark. It’s a concert, guys, not a funeral. The […]
The man who named St Louis Symphony as the best in America
In April 1983, the classical music establishment was shaken to its suspender socks when Time magazine – still a power in the land – conducted a survey of US orchestras and came up with the […]
Grab this 5* album before your friends start raving
From the Lebrecht Album of the Week: … Having finished writing this review, I find myself replaying one song or other each morning for sheer sensual pleasure. Not since the young Bryn Terfel have I […]
Minnesota shows 5th deficit in six years
The orchestra claims its audiences and donations are increasing, but five losses in six years is not a good look. The latest deficit, $3.8 million, is blamed on the loss of federal aid after Covid. […]
Saffron Hall celebrates World Piano Day with classical, jazz, film, the winner of The Piano, and a chance to Do It Yourself
Martin James Bartlett World Piano Day is celebrated on the 88th day of the year to honour the 88 keys of the piano, so Saffron Hall is planning a celebratory Piano Day on Saturday 29 March […]
Ellie Slorach appointed to the new role of Associate Conductor with the Royal Northern Sinfonia
Fantasy, Myths and Legends prom – Ellie Slorach, Royal Northern Sinfonia – The Glasshouse (Photo: TyneSight Photographic Services)) Ellie Slorach has been appointed to the new role of Associate Conductor with the Royal Northern Sinfonia, […]
Exclusive: What Karajan told Lenny (and what he heard back)
There’s a new Peter Danish play opening off Broadway in mid-March about an imagined last meeting between Herbert von Karajan and Leonard Bernstein at the Hotel Imperial in Vienna. We’ve had a sneak peek at […]
1775 – A Retrospective: Ian Page & The Mozartists on terrific form in a deep dive into the sound-world of Mozart’s 1775
Benda: Medea – Alexandra Lowe, The Mozartists, Ian Page at Cadogan Hall (Photo: Martin Kendrick) 1775 – A Retrospective: Ordonez, Hasse, Mozart, Benda: Medea, Haydn: Symphony No. 67; Alexandra Lowe, Alessandro Fisher, The Mozartists, Ian […]
British GMD quits German job
The city of Aachen woke up this morning to discovber that its general music director is leavin g. Christopher Ward, whose contract expires this year, has turned down a renewal and is on his way […]
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