Teatro alla Scala, Milano

The increase in coronavirus infections in Milan forces La Scala to review its 2020/21 season, which would normally start in 7 December. « In consideration of the evolution of the epidemic in recent days in Italy and Europe as well as the consequent uncertainty of the regulatory framework, the Teatro alla Scala postpones the press conference to present the calendar from December 2020 to March 2021, scheduled for today », the press office announced. Read More →

Yury Revich

This year marks both Beethoven’s 250th anniversary and the 200th anniversary of the great Belgian violin virtuoso Henry Vieuxtemps. Yury Revich premieres the two Vieuxtemps-Cadenzas for Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in two videos which are linked in this Pizzicato  article. Read More →

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra announced that in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure the safety of audiences, artists and staff, all 2020/21 season programs originally scheduled to take place from January 7 through March 30, 2021, have been cancelled. Read More →

Concertgebouw Amsterdam
(c) Remy Franck

After the Dutch government announced new measures against the spread of the coronavirus, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam (and most of the Dutch halls) will remain closed for the next weeks. On its website the Concertgebouw says: « One of those measures means that a maximum of 30 people may come together. Organizing concerts for just 30 visitors is not possible for The Concertgebouw. As a result, we are unfortunately forced to cancel all planned concerts up to and including Tuesday, November 10. »

Der Pierre Boulez Saal hat in Kooperation mit dem Beethovenfest Bonn und dem Hamburger Ensemble Resonanz (Hamburg)ein Modellprojekt zur Digitalisierung von Konzerthäusern und Bühnen gestartet. Ziel ist es, das Online-Angebot des Konzertsaals der Barenboim-Said Akademie während der Corona-Krise und auch darüber hinaus weiterzuentwickeln und zu erweitern. Read More →

Jordi Savall
(c) David Ignaszewski

Jordi Savall and Le Concert des Nations have cancelled a series of concerts in several cities, after the Maestro tested positive for COVID-19. Jordi Savall posted the following message on his Facebook page: « On October 6th, after a strict sanitary control, the orchestra Le Concert des Nations and Maestro Savall traveled to Wroclaw (Poland) to perform in the prestigious NFM hall the last Beethoven 250 academy planned until October 11th. During those days, concerts were held and the 8th and 9th symphonies were recorded, except for the final choral part. This cancellation was necessary because several cases of Covid 19 were detected among the members of the NFM choir and one of the soloists. Read More →

Die Staatskapelle Berlin und ihr Chefdirigent Daniel Barenboim werden das Risikogebiet Berlin im November nicht verlassen. Die vom 6. bis 22. November geplante Tournee mit Konzerten in Paris, Athen und Wien wurde abgesagt. Die Durchführung dieser Tournee sei in der Corona-Situation nicht möglich, teilte das Orchester mit.

Sophie Pacini

Der Klassiksender des Bayerischen Rundfunks, BR Klassik, hat die Pianistin Sophie Pacini für exklusive Hauskonzerte im Beethoven-Jubiläumsjahr gewinnen können. Nach zwei Konzerten zu Beginn des Jahres und der Corona-bedingten Unterbrechung sind jetzt bis Dezember noch drei weitere Konzerte geplant, teilte der Sender heute mit. Read More →

Aris Quartett

Unter den gegebenen Umständen darf man immer froh sein, wenn ein Konzert erfolgreich im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes über die Bühne geht. Wenn man selber aus einem genussreichen Abend mit dem Aris Quartett kommt und dann die Nachricht von der Absage der Donaueschinger Musiktage wegen des Beherbergungsverbotes liest, ist der Abend nachträglich noch mehr in guter Erinnerung. Uwe Krusch berichtet. Read More →

The New York Philharmonic has cancelled all concerts through June 13, 2021 and announced that it will resume concerts in September 2021 only. To patrons having already bought tickets, they say: « We are facing a significant loss of revenue. Rather than request a refund, please donate the value of your tickets to help us serve our community and share our music. You will receive a tax-deductible receipt for your donation. » Read More →