The composer Toru Fuyuki, famed for the science-fiction TV series Ultraseven, has died at 89. Fuyuki was dubbed ‘Father of Ultra Music’ for his use of special effects. Under his real name, Shoko Maita, he […]
The UK’s Northern Chamber Orchestra, headless for the past two years, has named a leading duo. Zöe Beyers (pictured right), concertmaster of the BBC Philharmonic, will be artistic director. Sarah Brandwood-Spencer, former Halle Orchestra violinist […]
From the Lebrecht Album of the Week: … My pick of the week may appear esoteric. It comes from Ludwigshafen in western Germany and is performed by the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz with its British chief […]