Am 21. Februar beginnt der 32. Wettbewerb des Deutschen Musikinstrumentenfonds der Deutschen Stiftung Musikleben in Lübeck, dem neuen Austragungsort dank der Förderung durch die Possehl-Stiftung, 33 neu zu vergebene Instrumente stehen zur Verfügung. Read More →
Die Bach-Medaille der Stadt Leipzig 2025 geht an den belgischen Oboisten Marcel Ponseele. « Klang und Spielweise der Barockoboe haben durch diesen Künstler einen neuen Standard erreicht: Neben seiner erfolgreichen Karriere als Oboist hat sich Ponseele auch als Oboen-Bauer einen Namen gemacht. Die Auszeichnung wird im Rahmen des Bachfestes Leipzig 2025 am 20. Juni überreicht », heißt es in der Presseaussendung. Read More →
According to the New York Times, Deborah F. Rutter, longtime President of the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington has been fired by AH Trump.On the other hand, the National Symphony’s Artistic Advisor Ben Folds has resigned from his position. Read More →
Marc Albrecht
(c) Marco Borggreve
Starting in September 2026, German conductor Marc Albrecht, 61, will assume the role of chief conductor of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra. Before this official appointment, audiences in Antwerp will have the opportunity to see him performing with the orchestra, in the spring of 2026. Read More →
The Los Angeles Opera dropped the world premiere of Missy Mazzoli’s new opera ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ in a cost-cutting move. Adapted from George Saunders’ novel the piece was to debut in Los Angeles in February 2026, and will instead open at New York’s Metropolitan Opera in October 2026.
Alessandro Bonato
The Haydn Orchestra in Bolzano has a new Principal Conductor: Alessandro Bonato will assume this post starting in October 2025, guiding the artistic development of the ensemble over the next three seasons. Read More →
Christian Kluxen
(c) Nikolaj Lund
Victoria Symphony (British Columbia, Canada) has extended the tenure of Christian Kluxen as Music Director until 2028. He is in this position since eight years. Read More →
The Sarasota Orchestra will cash a $60 million donation toward the planning and construction of its new music center, the Sarasota Herald Tribune said. Read More →
Italian pianist Maria Tipo dies yesterday at the age of 93. Tipo was born in Naples. She was taught originally by her mother, Ersilia Cavallo, who was a pupil of Ferruccio Busoni. She went on to study under Alfredo Casella and Guido Agosti. Read More →
AH Trump has announced that Ric Grenell will serve as the Interim Executive Director of The Kennedy Center. The Great Dictator writes: « Ric shares my Vision for a GOLDEN AGE of American Arts and Culture, and will be overseeing the daily operations of the Center. NO MORE DRAG SHOWS, OR OTHER ANTI-AMERICAN PROPAGANDA — ONLY THE BEST. RIC, WELCOME TO SHOW BUSINESS! » OMG! Showbusiness for the National Symphony!
