When Alfred met Lenny (almost)
A Brendel memoir from Costa Pilavachi, former President of Philips and Decca: Alfred Brendel, who died peacefully at home on 17 June, was one of the most consequential pianists of our time. His recordings of […]
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Principal flute, RIP
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music has announced the death of Professor Kathryn Lucas, who retired last year. Kate specialised in contemporary flute peformance. She was principal flute of Santa Fe Opera and guest principal […]
Cleveland names 4 new players
Message received: The Orchestra welcomed Second Violinist Gawon Kim (pic) last fall, and this summer will welcome three more members: Zubin Hathi as Principal Timpani and Brandon Mason as Section Bass in July, followed by […]
John Eliot Gardiner: My therapy experience
Tonight, after months of ‘therapy and reflection,’ the English conductor Gardiner will appear at the Palau de la Música Catalana at the head of his new ensemble, the Constellation Choir & Orchestra. It includes several […]
The Järvi family mourns a musician
Paavo Järvi has published a notice of the death of his first cousin, Teet Järvi, at the age of 67. Former principal cello of the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra and later of the Lahti Symphony in […]
Brendel in Salzburg: A reckoning
The festival has put out an account of the great pianist’s regular involvement, starting with his debut in … Krenek’s second piano concerto. It makes the point that Brendel was made to wait until his […]
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Opera in the heart of Clapham: St Paul’s Opera’s Summer Opera Festival
Rehearsal images from St Paul’s Opera’s forthcoming production of Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore My local opera company, St Paul’s Opera is presenting its annual Summer operatic staging at St Paul’s Church, Clapham next month (3 to […]
The earth moves: Antoine Brumel’s 12-part Earthquake Mass & Tallis’ 40-part motet from Peter Phillips & The Tallis Scholars
Watercolour of Nonsuch Palace where Tallis’ Spem in alium may have premiered The Earth Moves: Brumel: Missa Et ecce terrae motus, Gombert: Lugebat David Absalon, Josquin: Absalon fili mi, Tallis: Spem in alium; The Tallis […]
How many Koreans in London?
Message received: Now in its twelfth year, the K-Music Festival returns in autumn 2025 with an expansive programme of concerts showcasing the diversity and innovation of contemporary Korean music. Running from October 1st to November […]
NY Times publishes an Alfred Brendel obituary mainly about itself
No other newspaper would indulge in such monstrous self-regard when a major artist has died as the Times has done for Alfred Brendel. Not even a hint of a suggestion that its successive chief music […]
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