Before I get to this wonderful new symphony, which is the reason for acquiring this disc, let’s dispense with the fillers posthaste. The Ravel is just fine – swift, efficient and pleasant, with some excellent woodwind […]
Volksoper director Lotte de Beer claims that a quarter of her audience is under 30. In the coming season, announced this morning, she’s pitching for pink Euros with a Pride Week Fledermaus in June 2026. […]
The Gustav Mahler youth orchestra has announced the death of its former member Victor Aviat, after a short illness. Victor was principal oboe of the Budapest Festival Orchestra, widely known and well liked. He also […]