19-year-old Canadian violist Emad Zolfaghari (Curtis Institute of Music) was named first-prize winner in the 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition in Los Angeles. He also won the Audience Prize. Read More →
The Columbia Orchestra in Columbia, Maryland, has appointed Richard Scerbo as Music Director Richard Scerbo is the Artistic Director and Conductor of Inscape Chamber Orchestra, Director of the National Orchestral Institute + Festival at the University of Maryland, Co-Artistic Director of Jackson Hole Chamber Music, and a Principal Conductor of the DC Youth Orchestra.
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra (Columbus, Indoiana) has appointed William McClain as Music Director. McClain will begin the appointment on July 1 and will lead the orchestra into its 102nd season, making it among the oldest such ensembles in the state. Read More →
The Londontowne Symphony Orchestra, founded in 2003, has rebranded as the Naptown Philharmonic Orchestra. This name change honors Annapolis’ nickname and signals a renewed community focus. Read More →
The Glasgow-born conductor James Loughran has died. He was 92 years old. Loughran was chief conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra from 1965 to 1971. He became principal conductor of The Hallé as of the 1971–72 season, succeeding Sir John Barbirolli. He held the post until 1983, and was conductor laureate of The Hallé from 1983 to 1991. Read More →
Der rechtsradikale republikanische Gouverneur von Florida, Ron DeSantis, hat die Streichung der vom Parlament genehmigten Kunstfördermittel in Höhe von 32 Millionen Dollar bekannt gegeben, ohne seine Schritt auch nur ansatzweise zu erklären. Sein Büro sagte, dass er Veto-Entscheidungen getroffen hat, « die im besten Interesse des Staates Florida sind ». Betroffen von der diktatorialen Maßnahme sind Opernhäuser, Orchester, Museen und viele andere Kunstinstitutionen Floridas.
The São Pedro Theater Orchestra in Porto Alegre has returned to performing and played a concert to help musicians and cultural workers who have suffered losses as a result of the recent floods that hit most of Rio Grande do Sul’s municipalities.
Evgeny Kissin
(c) Philharmonie Luxembourg
Im letzten Konzert der dieser Spielzeit in der Luxemburger Philharmonie spielte der britisch-israelische Pianist Evgeny Kissin und zeigte Klavierkunst auf allerhöchstem Niveau. Alain Steffen berichtet. Read More →
While Arts Council of Wales and Arts Council England cuts force Welsh National Opera management to consider in-house cuts too, members of the organization are asked to vote on a campaign of actions planned by their unions. Read More →
Berliner 'lautten compagney'
Die ‘lautten compagney Berlin’ feiert im September ihr vierzigjähriges Bestehen. An immer noch innovativen Ideen mangelt es nicht. « Musizieren heißt verhandeln vom ersten Takt an“, sagt Wolfgang Katschner, der das Ensemble vor 40 Jahren gemeinsam mit Hans-Werner Apel gründete – u. a. um gegen Auftrittsangst anzuspielen. Mit enormem Erfolg: Read More →
