Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light
We are all mesmerised by the return of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light to our TV screens, even though we know how it ends! Part of the atmosphere of the series is created […]
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Ruth Leon recommends… Dear Octopus – National Theatre at Home
Dear Octopus – National Theatre at Home Click here for tickets The writer Dodie Smith is best known for her children’s novel 101 Dalmations, a love letter to her own dogs, and also for I Capture The […]
Jonas Kaufmann quits La Scala opening night ‘for family reasons’
The tenor hath posted: For family reasons, I am forced to cancel my participation in the production of Verdi’s “La forza del Destino”, which will open the Teatro alla Scala’s 2024/25 season on December 7th. […]
Ivan Fischer mourns a great Bartokian
The conductor writes: The great violinist, György Pauk died today. This is a terrible loss to all musicians, music lovers. I send my deepest condolences to Zsuzsi, his wife and to all family members, friends, […]
Maestra winner shelters from Lebanon rockets
Bar Avni, winner of the Maestra competition, was caught short yesterday by an air-raid warning in Tel Aviv and took shelter in a safe space. Bar is presently conducting two concerts with the Israel Symphony […]
Naples erases Putin’s bass
The Teatro San Carlo has dropped Ildar Adbrazakov from posters of Don Carlo and Attila. Abdra is an enthusiasric supporter of Putin and his wars. The post Naples erases Putin’s bass appeared first on Slippedisc.
New job for Sakari Oramo
The Finnish chief of the BBC Symphony has been named Artisi=tic Partner of the Gürzenich Orchestra. He will conduct two subscription concerts a year in Cologne and some tours. Oramo, 59, is contracted to the […]
Soprano Barbara Frittoli, pianist Caroline Dowdle & actor James Garnon in public masterclass at Marchmont House with Samling Artist Programme
Samling Masterclass at Marchmont House (Photo: Mark Pinder) On Saturday 30 November 2024, Italian soprano Barbara Frittoli, pianist Caroline Dowdle and actor James Garnon will guide eight rising stars from the Samling Artist Programme through […]
Share the Stage sees Royal Northern Sinfonia & Chorus perform Tippett’s A Child of Our Time with local amateur musicians from across the North East
People’s Requiem – Royal Northern Sinfonia, the Glasshouse, 2021 On Sunday 24 November 2024, Royal Northern Sinfonia and Chorus will be sharing the stage with local amateur musicians from across the North East to perform […]
Sinfonia Smith Square’s Christmas Festival
Sinfonia Smith Square’s Christmas Festival It’s had a bit of a name change, but the Christmas Festival is returning to Smith Square this December for a programme of seasonal specials and favourites, with concerts from […]
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