April 16, 2026
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Live:  Tales of Zurich’s  Hoffmann

Live: Tales of Zurich’s Hoffmann

In his final opera, Jacques Offenbach made E.T.A. Hoffmann, the most famous poet of the Romantic period, into his main character. The poet explores the threshold between reality and fantasy in a fascinating way in […]

Influential French flute, 94

Influential French flute, 94

We have been notified of the passing of Raymond Guiot, a student of Marcel Moyse who went on to teach many players who were successful around the world. He was principal flute at the Opéra […]

Today’s other birthday

Today’s other birthday

Conductor Herbert Blomstedt is 98. Still going strong. Must surely be the oldest maestro to stand (or sit) in front of the Vienna Philharmonic. The post Today’s other birthday appeared first on Slippedisc.

LA Phil is already missing Dudamel

LA Phil is already missing Dudamel

By Mark Swed, in the LA Times: Tuesday night the Los Angeles Philharmonic opened its 103rd season at the Hollywood Bowl. It was a beautiful evening. Lustrous twilight. Bright moon. Paradisal weather. Unusually light traffic. […]