The Cannes Orchestra was given the appellation « Orchestre National en Région and Cannes now be called National Orchestra of Cannes. On its website the orchestra says: « This label testifies to the recognition of the requirement and the musical work accomplished these last years by the 37 musicians of the Orchestra and Benjamin Levy, and also salutes an active policy carried out in parallel of the concert activities as regards transmission and artistic and cultural education. »
Gustavo Gimeno
(c) Alfonso Salgueiro
Vor ihrer kurzen Tournee nach Deutschland und Spanien präsentierte sich das Hausorchester der Philharmonie Luxemburg mit der Pianistin Beatrice Rana in einem ersten Zusammenspiel bei Rachmaninows Rhapsodie über ein Thema von Paganini. Dazu servierten sie als kurzes Vorspiel ‘subito con forza‘ der koreanischen Komponistin Unsuk Chin und die Symphonie von César Franck. Uwe Krusch berichtet. Read More →
The 72 musicians San Antonio Symphony are still on strike since late September. After renegotiating the contract for the 2021-22 season with the board, the musicians rejected a proposal that would reduce pay and eliminate 30 full-time positions. According to the management’s proposal musicians who lost their full-time jobs would be offered part-time contracts with no health insurance. Read More →
Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg, Gustavo Gimeno
(c) OPL
Italian pianist Beatrice Rana, chief conductor Gustavo Gimeno and the Luxembourg Philharmonic are ready for a one week tour which will bring them first, next Sunday, to Cologne and from 18-22 January to various halls in Spain and on the Canary Islands: Auditorio Palacio de Congresos Zaragoza, Auditorio Nacional de Música Madrid, Auditorio de Tenerife and Auditorio Alfredo Kraus Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Read More →
Stéphane Denève
(c) Henry Fair
The Dutch Radio Philharmonic Orchestra has announced that Stéphane Denève has been appointed Permanent Guest Conductor starting in the 2023-2024 concert season. Read More →
Nach zweiwöchiger Schließzeit öffnet das Theater Münster am kommenden Wochenende wieder seine Spielstätten im Großen und Kleinen Haus gemäß eines angepassten Hygienekonzepts. Read More →
Australian conductor Carlo Antonioli will assume the role of Assistant Conductor Fellow with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for one year, starting this month. Read More →
Gerard Hoffnung in 1948
(c) The Gerard Hoffnung Partnership
British arts publisher King & McGaw acquired rights from Gerard Hoffnung’s estate to produce over 50 Gerard Hoffnung music-inspired fine art prints, available from today. Read More →
Christoph Eschenbach
(c) Luca Piva
The Danish orchestra Copenhagen Phil has announced that German conductor Christoph Eschenbach, 81, will be Honorary Guest Conductor from next season.Eschenbach has announced his gradual retirement as Principal Conductor of the Konzerthaus Berlin, where he will also serve as Honorary Guest Conductor in the future. Read More →
Salzburg
Das erste Salzburger Festival des Jahres fällt pandemiebedingt aus. « Die Lage in Salzburg hat sich dramatisch verschlechtert und es ist, nach Rücksprache mit den zuständigen Behörden, keine Besserung in Sicht. Wir haben alles versucht, aber ein Festhalten an der Mozartwoche 2022 wäre angesichts dieser Einschätzung für alle Beteiligten unzumutbar », sagt Intendant Rolando Villazon. Read More →
