Christian Thielemann stepped down tonight as chief conductor of the Saxon State Orchestra Dresden with a performance of Gustav Mahler’s 8th Symphony at the Semper Opera.
Thielemann, 65, is about to become General Music Director of the Berlin State Opera Unter den Linden, foillowing Daniel Barenboim.
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The family and friends have reported the death of Peter Seiffert, one of the most popular singers within his profession and one of the finest Heldentenor performers of recent years. Born in Düsseldorf, Seiffert made […]
The Very Reverend Catherine Ogle, Dean of Winchester Cathedral, is to retire next May, after eight years in the post, it was announced this morning. Dean Catherine said: ‘For some years I’ve planned my retirement […]
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