A voice in defence of Anna Netrebko
The polemicist Stephen Pollard argues in the Spectator that Covent Garden was right to hire her. … I review opera, and so I had a decision to take: should I remain true to my principles […]
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Julian Wachner faces 10 child porn charges
The former music director of Trinity Church Wall Street has been charged in Indianapolis with 10 counts of Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material (Level 5 Felony) and Possession of Cocaine (Level 4). WIBC reports: […]
Bayreuth hits 98 percent
The Bayreuth Festival has closed on 98.1 percent season capacity, exceeding expectations after an initial slow tocket sale. Some 56,000 people attended the 29 performances. The post Bayreuth hits 98 percent appeared first […]
Joyce jumps in for Garden debut
The Canadian soprano Joyce El-Khoury will sing a role debut as Hélène in Verdi’s Sicilian Vespers at Covent Garden next month, her first attemot at the role. She replaces Marina Rebeka who is unwell. Speranza […]
Defiant Swede to open Ukraine season
The Swedish pianist Peter Jablonski is heading to Lviv ito open the National Philharmonic season on 13 September with a piano concerto by Borys Lyatoshynsky. He is donating his fee to the orchestra. The conductor […]
New concertmaster in Prague
After a year’s probation, the Prague Philharmonia has apponted Pavla Tesařová as its new concertmaster. Pavla, 26, is founding leader of the Ševčík Quartet. The post New concertmaster in Prague appeared first on Slippedisc.
Rooted in Liverpool’s music ecosystem: Mark Simpson returns home as Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s 25/26 Artist in Residence
Mark Simpson (Photo: Matthew Johnson) Composer and clarinettist Mark Simpson has been announced as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s (RLPO) new Artist in Residence for the 25/26 season. Simpson’s residency is launched with the UK […]
25 years of the special natural setting of Exmoor & Dartmoor: the Two Moors Festival celebrates
South Molton Church This October the Two Moors Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary with events encompassing Exmoor (1-5 October 2025) and Dartmoor (8-12 October 2025). Since 2001, the Two Moors Festival has evolved into one of […]
A milestone: Steel City Choristers’ first international tour to Berlin and Leipzig
Steel City Choristers performing at Berlin Cathedral Earlier this month, Steel City Choristers went on its first international tour – a week-long trip singing in Berlin and Leipzig. The choir of 24 children and 15 […]
Lawyer clarifies US visa issues over ICE-held violinist
Fox-13 has more details on the background for the ICE arrest of Utah violinist John Shin: Shin’s attorney, Adam Crayk, was able to clarify Shin’s immigration status. “He came in under his father’s student visa […]
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