The death has been made known of Gonzalo Augusto, founder of Agencia Conciertos Augusto, which represents many leading artists in the Iberian peninsula. Gonzalo was 70. The post Spanish agency loses its head appeared first […]
Sir Michael Hill, founder of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition ‘for emerging young violinists’, died today aged 86. As a teenager he wanted to be a concert soloist, only to be told he had […]
The death has been announced of Wallis Annenberg, a publishing heiress who gave hundreds of millions of dollars to the arts and good causes in Los Angeles. The family said: ‘Wallis transitioned peacefully and comfortable […]
The Staatstheater Nürnberg has appointed a young Irishman as its next Generalmusikdirektor, succeeding Roland Böer in 2027. His name is Killian Farrell and he’s former Deputy Head Chorister of Dublin’s Palestrina Choir. Farrell, 31, is […]
A notice has been posted by the Charlotte Symphony, mourning the passing of its principal timpanist, Jacob Lipham. Jacob was 28. No cause has been made public. Notice follows: With deep sorrow, we share the […]
We understand that Opera Australia is about to appoint a music director. Patrons have been told in confidence that the chosen one is Andrea Battistoni, a rising Italian conductor. So far, so promising. But Battisoni, […]
Turns out the pair were at summer camp together… This may have been Lehrer’s last public performance. The post Watch: Stephen Sondheim introduces Tom Lehrer appeared first on Slippedisc.
Christopher McIntire has posted: Valérie Andrée Tessa Chermiset (1973 – 2025) This is the most difficult announcement that I have ever had to compose and one for a completely devastating and unexpected loss. Valérie, Tessa […]
The death has been made known of the long-serving artistic director of leading of the Nash Ensemble, Amelia Freedman. The ensemble reached its 60th anniversary last year and a cornerstone of London’s music scene. Amelia, […]
Ever unpredictable, the Apple Classical Chart which measures streaming stats from around the world has come up with a surprise #1. The full top 100 can be accessed here. 1 Mozart: Violin Concertos Chloe Chua, […]
