The Boston Symphony Orchestra has hired Austin Ruff as assistant principal/utility horn. He will occupy the seat of Jonathan Menkis, who retired from the BSO after 34 seasons in 2018. Ruff is presently associate principal […]
In Strauss’ ‘scandal opera’, Salome, based on the play by enfant terrible Oscar Wilde, all the protagonists selfishly pursue fulfilment. Director Ersan Mondtag, who previously created flamboyant productions at Opera Ballet Vlaanderen such as Schreker’s […]
The venerable Wilhelm Brückner, who built some 350 violins, violas and cellos over seven decades, has died in Erfurt, Thuringia, aged 92. He made his first instrument at 15. The family tradition continues through his […]