After heavy protests and even a petition against the removal of seperfations at the Palais Garnier, the National Opera in Paris argues that the central boxes of the Palais Garnier have been separated by removable partitions ever since the construction of the theatre which opened in 1875. Read More →
French streaming service Qobuz is still in serious financial difficulties, and since the jurisdictional observation period came to an end, the Commercial Court of Paris ruled on the receivership. This means that the company can continue its commercial activities under the guidance of the court, yet before long, if no potential buyer makes any offer, it will have to file for bankruptcy. Currently the company employs around 40 people.
Christopher Theofanidis: Creation/Creator; Jessica Rivera, Sopran, Kelley O’Connor, Mezzosopran, Thomas Cooley, Tenor, Norman Ford, Bariton, Evan Boyer, Bass, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus, Robert Spano; 1 CD ASO Media 1006; Live 0472015 (73'28) - Rezension von Remy Franck
‘Creation / Creator’ von Christopher Theofanidis ist ein im April 2015 uraufgeführtes Werk, das Robert Spano für das ‘Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’ in Auftrag gab. Nach intensivem Studium diverser Schöpfungsgeschichten aus verschiedenen Kulturen entfernte sich Theofanidis weit von der biblischen Schöpfung, wie sie Joseph Haydn vertonte. Für den Amerikaner konzentrierte sich das Ganze immer stärker auf den ‘Impuls zur Erschaffung’, ob er nun aus göttlicher Eingebung oder aus der Suche nach irgendeiner Art von Wahrheit komme. Read More →
Ivan Ilic, comment s’est passé votre rencontre avec la musique?
Je suis né dans une famille non pas de musiciens, mais de grands mélomanes. On allait toujours en famille, tous les quatre, en voiture, jusqu’à San Francisco, à quarante minutes, assister à des concerts, et puis, pendant les quarante minutes du retour, on discutait, on échangeait ce qu’on avait entendu. Donc c’était assez riche! Read More →
A new study from universities of Utah, Cambridge and Vienna says that male howler monkeys with deeper calls have smaller testicles – and vice versa. No reason is given for this evidence, nor is it said to apply to humans.
The State Opera of South Australia just launched its 40th season with a program that includes its own production of Cloudstreet, a new opera based on a popular Australian novel by Tim Winton. Developed over the past five years by international theatre director Gale Edwards and composer George Palmer, the production will be staged in May 2016. Read More →
Beim Echternacher Festival startet diese Woche die ‘New Generation’. Spannende Konzerte sind angesagt. Read More →
Music plays a role in the accompaniment of people suffering from Alzheimer disease, says Hervé Platel, professor of neuropsychology at the University of Caen, France. In his laboratory, Platel explores human memory using brain imaging. Read More →
Félicien David: Herculanum; Véronique Gens (Lilia), Karine Deshayes (Olympia), Edgaras Montvidas (Hélios), Nicolas Courjal (Nicanor / Satan), Julien Véronèse (Magnus), Brussels Philharmonic, Flemish Radio Choir, Hervé Niquet; 2 CDs Ediciones Singolares ES 1020; 2/14 (122'04) – Rezension von Remy Franck
Von der Inszenierung von Félicien Davids 1859 uraufgeführter Oper ‘Herculanum’ war Hector Berlioz sehr angetan, die Musik bewertete er etwas differenzierter und warf dem Komponisten vor, einige seiner zahlreichen guten Ideen etwas ‘matt’ ausgeführt zu haben. Read More →
After an intensive search around the opera world, San Francisco Opera has announced that its No. 2, the Brit Matthew Shilvock, 39, Associate general director since 2010, will be the company’s next general director. Shilvock will succeed David Gockley, 72, at the conclusion of next year’s summer season.
