Marco Pütz
Marlies Kross
Am 14. Februar wird die erste Symphonie des Luxemburger Komponisten Marco Pütz, ‘Four Colours Symphony’ in Cottbus vom Philharmonischen Orchester des Staatstheaters Cottbus unter der Leitung vonm Generalmusikdirektor Alexander Merzyn uraufgeführt. Read More →
Opernhaus Chemnitz
(c) Nasser Hashemi
Seit Mitte Januar ist Chemnitz europäische Kulturhauptstadt 2025. Neben ganz Eigenem aus der einstigen sächsischen Industriemetropole punktet die Stadt mit internationalen Beiträgen, gerade eben mit Gustave Charpentiers O
per Louise als Neuproduktion am Opernhaus. Michael Oehme berichtet. Read More →
The Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre (AMACC) has opened its international call to composers for the 2026 Azrieli Music Prizes (AMP). For its sixth biennial cycle, AMP is seeking scores and proposals for choir and orchestra with optional soloists. The 2026 call is open from 7 February through 2 May 2025. Read More →
Riccardo Chailly
(c) Teatro alla Scala
Music Director Riccardo Chailly has cancelled the European tour with the Filarmonica della Scala, Milan, due to a sudden illness. His replacement is Lorenzo Viotti. Read More →
Johann Strauss
Ob beim Neujahrskonzert der Wiener Philharmoniker oder als Kabinenmusik bei Austrian Airlines – die schwungvollen Klänge von Johann Strauss (Sohn) sind allgegenwärtig. Am 25. Oktober 2025 jährt sich dessen Geburtstag zum 200. Mal. Wien begeht das Jubiläum mit einem vielseitigen Festreigen. Antje Rößler berichtet. Read More →
AH Trump declared his intention to take over the leadership of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington. On Truth Social, Trump wrote that he had decided to dismiss several people from the board of trustees who did not share his vision of art and culture. He wants to appoint himself as chairman of the newly formed board of trustees. So, in such a case, the Kennedy center would be another institution heading for disaster. Read More →
The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius made by legendary Italian violin maker Antonio Stradivari in 1714 sold for $11.3 million (10.9 million €) at an auction in New York on Friday. Read More →
Vassilis Christopoulos
Die Oper Graz hat die Vertragsverlängerung von Vassilis Christopoulos bekanntgegeben. Vassilis Christopoulos ist seit 2023 Chefdirigent der Oper Graz und der Grazer Philharmoniker. Read More →
Luxembourg’s creative talent will be showcased in Osaka in a variety of ways, allowing visitors to discover the skills and talents of the country’s creative scene. Read More →
Teatro alla Scala, Milano
Silvio Berlusconi’s third-born daughter will join the Board of Directors of the Fondazione Teatro alla Scala in Milan. The appointment was made by the President of Lombardy, Attilio Fontana, who is known for his racist statements.
