Mit einem Konzert zu Ehren der Pfleger und Ärzte wollen sich das Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg und die Philharmonie bei allen bedanken, die seit März 2020 im Gesundheitswesen an vorderster Front gegen das Virus gekämpft haben. Gemeinsam mit der Geigerin Alena Baeva wird das Orchester unter der Leitung seines Chefdirigenten Gustavo Gimeno die Saison mit einer Night of Encores, einem populären Programm, beschließen. Das Konzert mit freiem Eintritt findet am 8. Juli um 20:00 Uhr statt. Read More →
The Opera of Dijon has abruptly put an end to 12 years of artistic residence of French ensemble Dissonances. In a press release, its creator and director, the violinist David Grimal, wants to alert on the future of the independent orchestras. Read More →
Michael Hofstetter
(c) Stuart Armitt
Der deutsche Dirigent Michael Hofstetter, 59, übernimmt die Künstlerische Leitung des vor 65 gegründeten Tölzer Knabenchors. « Dieser Chor hat eine unfassbare künstlerische Exzellenz », sagt Hofstetter, der schon viele Projekte gemeinsam mit dem Tölzer Knabenchor realisiert hat. Zuletzt 2018 Bachs Matthäuspassion in der königlichen Kapelle Versailles. Read More →
James Gaffigan
Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía have appointed American conductor James Gaffigan, 42, as their new Music Director, it was announced this afternoon. The four-year term begins 1 September 2021 and will see Gaffigan conduct at least two operas and concerts per year in Valencia. Read More →
Dan Ettinger
The chief conductor of the Stuttgart Philharmonic Orchestra and General Music Director of the city of Stuttgart, Dan Ettinger, 50, will become Direttore Musicale of the Teatro San Carlo in Naples in January 2023. Read More →
ICMA and the Sinfonieorchester Liechtenstein presented a spectacular Award Ceremony Gala on Sunday 27 June at the Vaduzersaal in Vaduz, Liechtenstein. ICMA President Remy Franck says: « This concert was an incredible musical event. The energy coming from the stunningly excellent Liechtenstein Symphony and the exceptionless outstanding soloists, the world premiere of Ivan Boumans’ musically rich and highly imaginative Organic Beats as well as the joy and enthusiasm radiating form the stage in Chailly’s Meistersinger overture and Yaron Traub’s Jubel-Ouvertüre were just overwhelming. From people in the hall and from those following the livestream, I got only the most enthusiastic comments. » Read More →
On June 27, the ICMA Award Ceremony took place in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, hosted by the Sinfonieorchester Liechtenstein. You can find our report here. Today we publish the photo album. Read More →
The ICMA Award Ceremony & Gala which took place in Vaduz on 27 June were an outstanding and very special event, one of the most important and the most challenging in the year 2021 so far. Read More →
Andrew Manze
(c) Chris Christodoulou
Andrew Manze, 56, has extended his contract as Principal Guest Conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra for an additional two years until Summer 2023. He first conducted the RPO in 2011 and was invited to be Principal Guest Conductor in June 2018. Read More →
Vladimir Jurowski
(c) Sheila Rock
Vladimir Jurowski (49) bleibt weitere vier Jahre an der Spitze des Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchesters Berlin (RSB). Der Dirigent werde seinen bestehenden Vertrag über 2023 hinaus bis 31. August 2027 verlängern, teilte das Orchester am Freitag mit. Read More →
