Zou Ye Symphony Kūkai (2023). The Choir of Central Conservatory of Music; London Chinese Philharmonic Choir; Scherzo Ensemble; Orpheus Sinfonia / Derrick Morgan (conductor); Charles Mutter (leader/solo violin); Rebecca Hepplewhite (solo cello). Westminster Hall, London, […]
We are shocked to learn of the death from sepsis of Chris Pollard, former publisher of Gramophone magazine and an all-round enthusiast for everything to do with classical music and opera. Chris, who had been […]
The Ensemble Intercontemporain has announced the death of Maryvonne Le Dizès, a violinist in the group for more than two decades and soloist in several concerts conducted by Pierre Boulez. She performed the UK premiere […]
Göteborg Opera is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Founded in 1994, the company, which won the award for Sustainability at the International Opera Awards 2022, strives to be efficient in all its operations when working […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 The company says: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Innocent Masuku and Nmon Ford have withdrawn from playing the roles of Nemorino and Belcore respectively in Donizetti’s […]
Message from the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra: The Vienna Philharmonic and the Musikverein Wien regret to announce that the concerts on 7 and 8 December 2024 with John Williams have to be cancelled. Due to a […]
Bach: St John Passion – Benjamin Bruns, Christian Immler, Masaaki Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan at BBC Proms (Photo: BBC/ Mark Allen) Bach: St John Passion; Benjamin Bruns, Christian Immler, Carolyn Sampson, Alexander Chance, Shimon Yoshida, […]
