Dalia Stasevska
Dalia Stasevska is to continue in her role as BBC Symphony Orchestra Principal Guest Conductor until September 2027, following the extension of her contract. The Ukrainian-born Finnish conductor was appointed in 2019. Read More →
CAPE Ettelbrück
Mit seinem Klavierfestival stellt das CAPE Ettelbrück bei jeder Ausgabe einen großen Komponisten in den Mittelpunkt. Die neueste Ausgabe, die vom 30. Januar bis 02. Februar 2025 stattfindet, dreht sich ganz um den französischen Komponisten Maurice Ravel (1875-1937). Read More →
Simon Rattle
(c) Sébastien Grébille/Philharmonie Luxembourg
Simon Rattle wird für sein Lebenswerk mit dem Ernst von Siemens Musikpreis geehrt. Der gebürtige Brite sei einer der wichtigsten und prägendsten Dirigenten unserer Zeit, begründeten die Preisstifter ihre Wahl. Rattle engagiere sich in der Vermittlungsarbeit, um die klassische Musik möglichst vielen Menschen zugänglich zu machen. Read More →
KKL Luzern
(c) Urs Wyss / KKL
Eine Wirkungsstudie zeigt den hohen ökonomischen und gesellschaftlichen Wertbeitrag von Lucerne Festival für die Region Luzern auf. Die Studie verdeutlicht, dass das Festival jährlich einen wirtschaftlichen Wertbeitrag von etwa 45-50 Millionen CHF für die Region Luzern generiert und rund 230–270 Arbeitsplätze schafft. Read More →
The Czech label Supraphon has lost his national identity and has been acquired by Sony Music Entertainment, the label said in a news piece today. They say: « The acquisition will enable our company to support and strengthen Czech talent while leveraging Sony Music’s global resources, expertise and extensive network. » The current management will remain the same.
Teatro Verdi, Trieste
(c) PromoTurismoFVG
The International Classical Music Awards (ICMA) will organize its General Assembly 2025 on January 25th at Teatro Verdi in Trieste. At the same time the jury members will have the opportunity to see Mozart’s Die Entführung aus dem Serail at that theatre, conducted by Beatrice Venezi and directed by Ivan Stefanutti. Read More →
Hannu Lintu, Conductor
Photo: Marco Borggreve
The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has announced the appointment of Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu, 57, as its new Music Director from the 2026/27 season on. He will be appointed for an initial three-year term, and takes over from Maestro Hans Graf who was appointed Chief Conductor in the 2020/21 season and later Music Director in 2022/23, and who has decided to end his tenure with the 2025/26 season. Read More →
Visualisierung des Entwurfs von kadawittfeldarchitektur, Aachen, für die Komische Oper
Der Berliner Senat will trotz Sparmaßnahmen im Kulturbereich den befürchteten Baustopp bei der Sanierung der Komischen Oper verhindern, auch wenn für 2026 keine Investitionen vorgesehen seien. Das teilte der Finanzsenat mit. Read More →
Today, the Jury of the International Classical Music Awards (ICMA) announced the winners of the awards for the 2025 edition. Jury President Remy Franck says: « Our awards were chosen from a nomination list comprising 374 releases and a wide range of artists and labels. The winner list comprises many renowned as well as young musicians and no less than 17 international labels! Read More →
Jonathon Heyward
New York’s Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts announced an extension for Music Director Jonathon Heyward’s contract with the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center through the 2029 season. Read More →
