Vasily Petrenko
Photo: Mark McNulty
Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko has suspended work in his home country over the « tragedy unfolding in Ukraine ». The State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia’s artistic director said he would not work there « until peace has been restored ». Read More →
Michael Tilson Thomas
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American conductor Michael Tilson Thomas has announced that after 34 years, he will be stepping down as the Artistic Director of the New World Symphony, an organization, which he co-founded with Lin and Ted Arisen. The reason MTT gives is his medical diagnosis. He says: « I have Glioblastoma Multiforme, a type of aggressive brain cancer. I had an operation to remove what was visible and had radiation and chemotherapy. Currently the cancer is in check. But the future is uncertain as Glioblastoma is a stealthy adversary. Its recurrence is, unfortunately, the rule rather than the exception. I’m taking stock of my life and will be reducing my administrative responsibilities. » Read More →
Der russische Dirigent und Putin-Vasall Valery Gergiev soll allein in Italien und insbesondere in Mailand über Immobilien im Wert von rund 150 Millionen Euro verfügen. Das berichtete der Corriere della Sera. Read More →
Valery Gergiev
Foto: Marco Borggreve
On Wednesday 16 September 2009, Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Jean Asselborn, proceeded to the joint swearing-in ceremony of two Honorary Consuls of Luxembourg in the Russian Federation, Mr Valery Gergiev and Mr Vladimir Evtouchenkov. Gergiev was dismissed yesterday evening. Read More →
Robert von Bahr CEO and Founder BIS Records has announced: « BIS Records have had horrible reasons to re-evaluate the relationship we have with Maestro Valery Gergiev. BIS have decided, until further notice, to stop selling any item, where Maestro Gergiev participates. » Read More →
Marin Alsop
Photo: Grant Leighton
Der Vertrag von Marin Alsop, 65, als Chefdirigentin des ORF Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien (RSO Wien) wird um zwei Jahre bis zum Sommer 2025 verlängert. Das teilte der ORF mit. Die amerikanische Dirigentin ist seit September 2019 im Amt. Read More →
The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra and the board of Rotterdam Philharmonic Festivals, organizer of the Gergiev Festival, have decided to terminate their cooperation with Valery Gergiev with immediate effect, the Orchestra announced after speaking to the conductor. Read More →
Rund 80 Amateurmusiker hatten sich am vergangenen Montag im großen Saal der Philharmonie zu der allerersten Probe des neugegründeten Orchestre de la Place de l‘Europe (OPE) eingefunden, um unabhängig von Alter und Ausbildungsstand gemeinsam ein symphonisches Programm einzustudieren und dies dann voraussichtlich am 26. Juni in der Philharmonie aufzuführen. Read More →
Nicola Benedetti
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The Edinburgh International Festival has announced that violinist Nicola Benedetti becomes the Director Designate of the Edinburgh International Festival, and will become Festival Director on 1 October 2022. Read More →
Anna Netrebko
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Die Sopranistin Anna Netrebko wird im März nicht im Opernhaus Zürich auftreten. Dies teilte das Haus heute mit. Intendant Andreas Homoki erklärt das im Detail: « Am vergangenen Donnerstag hat Wladimir Putin die Ukraine militärisch angegriffen. Diese völkerrechtswidrige und menschenverachtende Aggression verurteilen wir auf das Schärfste. Als Zeichen unserer Solidarität und unseres Protestes beleuchten wir die Fassade des Opernhauses seit Samstag jeden Abend in den Farben der Ukraine. Read More →
