Detroit Symphony Orchestra
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) and its 87 musicians yesterday announced the ratification of a new contract, more than eight months prior to the current contract’s expiration on August 31, 2017. Read More →
Professor Ekaterina Iofel died in Krasnoyarsk today, aged 94. Among her pupils were, among many others, baritones Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Nikolai Putilin. Ekatarina Iofel was a practising teacher until 2015. In her youth she sang leading roles for mezzo-soprano at various opera houses in Russia.
Pierre Boulez
Die Villa, die der verstorbene französische Komponist und Dirigent Pierre Boulez in Baden-Baden besaß, wurde von den Erben in den Verkauf gegeben, berichtete gestern der Deutschlandfunk. Für das Haus mit 550 qm Wohnfläche und parkartigem Gelände interessiert sich nach Senderangabe ein Initiativkreis, der darin eine ‘Akademie Boulez’ unterbringen möchte. Zurzeit hakt es am Geld. 2,8 Millionen wollen die Erben für Haus und Land haben.
Riccardo Muti
Music Director Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) embark on their sixth trip to Europe together in January 2017, marking the Orchestra’s 33rd tour to Europe and the 60th international tour in its history. Read More →
A number of US Cultural artists plan art strikes at the occasion of the Trump inauguration. Some have called for a strike on 20 January. A document entitled ‘J20 Art Strike Letter’ has been published for circulation, signed by figures including Richard Serra, Barbara Kruger, and Cindy Sherman and is is addressed to museums, galleries, studios, art schools, and other cultural institutions. Read More →
The website Bachtrack, an international database for music events, announced in a press release its 2016 Classical Music Statistics. Among the highlights is the statement that the Japanese are the most Romantic nation in the world: 67% of works performed in Japan in concert come from the Romantic period. And the Japanese come to the fore again when we look at when they attend concerts. 28% of concerts scheduled in Japan (according to the Bachtrack database) take place during the afternoons, mainly at the weekend. Read More →
Über eine Saarphilharmonie wird schon seit vielen Jahren geredet, und gefordert wird sie von Institutionen und Musikfreunden. Nach den Vorschlägen, ein E-Werk zum Konzertsaal umzubauen oder die Congresshalle zu renovieren, stellt ein Förderverein nun ein Konzept für einen Konzertsaal an Saarbrücker Ostspange vor und wirbt dafür mit einer Internet-Petition. Read More →
Georges Prêtre
French conductor Georges Prêtre, who died last Wednesday, has been buried on Saturday, 7 January in his village Navès (Tarn), following a religious service without any music, according to AFP. During the mass, the priest said « Georges Prêtre believed that silence is the only sign of God. »
The Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras in Madison are losing an incredibly gifted conductor, who gave the young musicians in those orchestras completely new perspectives. After 31 years as the Music Director of the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras, James Smith will be retiring at the end of WYSO’s 51st season. James Smith took over as Music Director in 1985. His gift for enabling students to give their very best in rehearsal, week after week, year after year, has contributed to their personal growth and the musical success of the orchestra. Read More →
Gustavo Dudamel
Photo: Mathew Imagaing
Dem Dirigenten Gustavo Dudamel gelingt es nicht so leicht, seine Villa in Los Angeles zu verkaufen. Die Luxusvilla auf großem Grundstück ist seit Juni im Verkauf, nachdem sie für den von seiner Frau geschiedenen Dirigenten zu groß geworden war. Im Juni wurde sie für 3,3 Mio. Dollar angeboten, jetzt berichtet die ‘Los Angeles Times’, das Haus sei für 3,095 Mio. im Verkauf.
