Linus Roth
(c) Diego Franssens
Festival Ibiza Conciertos is the world’s first classical music festival to embrace Bitcoin, allowing ticket purchases and offering artist payments in the cryptocurrency. Scheduled for June 18-21, 2025, the festival will take place on the scenic Baluarte Santa Lucia, a historic venue offering breathtaking views of Dalt Vila, Ibiza’s old city and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Read More →
New Hampshire based Parma Recordings has established new recording operations at Prague’s historic Studio Martínek, furthering its commitment to music production in Europe. Read More →
Sebastian Lang-Lessing
Der Theater-Aufsichtsrat des Theaters Hagen hat einstimmig beschlossen, dem Stadtrat die Ernennung von Sebastian Lang-Lessing zum Generalmusikdirektor (GMD) des Theaters Hagen ab der Spielzeit 2025/26 zu empfehlen. Read More →
Gianandrea Noseda
(c) Sussie Ahlburg
Gianandrea Noseda’s contract as music director of the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington has been renewed for six years. Read More →
Tonhalle Düsseldorf
(c) Telemaz Corporate
The International Classical Music organized their annual Award Ceremony and Gala this at the Tonhalle Düsseldorf. It was a magnificent event, with a sold-out concert with Düsseldorfer Symphoniker and numerous artists. 20.000 people followed the livestream on Deutsche Welle. Read More →
The recording Urlicht which won in the category Vocal Music at the ICMA 2025 was chosen by the Jury as recording of the Year. Read More →
Andras Schiff
(c) Nadia F Romanini
Hungarian pianist András Schiff has canceled all concerts in the US for political reasons.This was announced by the musician’s agency. Read More →
Due to bad health, Riccardo Chailly, Music Director of the Lucerne Festival Orchestra has cancelled his Easter concerts at the Vierwaldstädtersee. Jumping in are Rafael Payare and Franz Welser-Möst.
The Jacksonville Symphony, Florida, has received a $15 million donation – the largest single gift in the orchestra’s 75-year history. Read More →
Barbara Hannigan
(c) Raphael Brand
Barbara Hannigan has been announced as recipient of the 2025 Polar Music Prize. The Polar Music Prize ceremony takes place on Tuesday 27 May in Stockholm. Read More →
