Time for Yuja?

The young German conductor Dominik Beykirch has handed in his notice at the German National Theatre and Staatskapelle Weimar. Beykirch, now 32, was promoted to chief in the early months of Covid, having worked in […]

The Wagner Festival was supposed to celebrate 150 years since its 1876 foundation with a blaze of glory. Instead, tightened budgets and lower attendance this year have prompted a rethink. The 2026 season, announced yesterday, […]

Dear Alma, There is a member of our orchestra who constantly engages with our soloists. It’s very annoying to be around, he shows signed photos to us and brags about it. I am sure the […]