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The orchestra has announced the retirement of Dietmar Schwalke, one of the 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic. He joined the orchestra in 1994. Now he plans to play more Baroque music and enjoy his […]

During the course of the Competition we have pointed out the universal media indifference to its proceedings. Put another way, the Competition failed to organise proper media coverage, so none of the right people turned […]

The classical recitalist Mark Glanville has vetoed a tribute by ex-BBC football commentator Gary Lineker at a memorial ceremony for his father, the distinguished writer Brian Glanville. Mark Glanville said he would not allow Lineker […]

We present the opening paragraphs of a civil case presented at an Illinois court, citing the successors of Bein & Fushi for alleged fraud. Plaintiffs Eric Langman and Claude Langman (collectively, “Plaintiffs” or the “Langman […]

Tickets go on sale today for an October 5 operatic aria recital at the Met by the Italian singer Andrea Bocelli. The one-night stand, organised by the Met, will be accompanied by members of the […]

An open statement by oboist Mary Gilbert: After 26 years I have decided to leave Northern Ballet, or told them I never want to work there again. Being a professionally musician should be a joyous […]

Odesa National Opera has announced the death in action of solo tenor Vladislav Goraj. He died today while ‘performing a volunteer mission in Sumy.’ The company adds: ‘Vladislav was not only a talent on stage […]

The Brussels Philharmonic and the Klarafestival have posted this notice on their venues and website: The Klarafestival adds: With this message on the facades of Flemish cultural houses, we call on the Belgian government to […]

A reader informs us: I have read a few posts regarding the San Francisco Symphony, which I attend regularly. There are problems. Despite the musicians passing out leaflets in front of the hall prior to […]

The death has been made known of Raymond Warren, composer in residence at the Ulster Orchestra and professor at Queens University Belfast, 1966-72. During those years he befriended a fellow-teacher Seamus Heaney creating an instrumental […]