Criticizing plans by an « aesthetically dumb kultural nomenklatura » the Luxembourgish Architect Léon Krier, 69, has published his own ideas in this sensitive matter. Krier, a London resident, says: « Meanwhile there is a choice location for London’s unrivalled musical offerings that, as far as I know, is yet unconsidered – namely, Park Square and Crescent. Read More →
Italian conductor Gianandrea Noseda, 51, will become the seventh Music Director of the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, beginning with the 2017-2018 season. During the current season, the sixth and last of Christoph Eschenbach, Noseda will be Music Director Designate. The appointment comes only two months following his recent appearance with the NSO. Read More →
Major changes will affect the musical life of the Frenbch city of Metz (Lorraine). While the National Orchestra of Lorraine and Metz Scènes are considering a merger and already search a common general manager to be appointed next year, the Républicain Lorrain announced that the Music Director of the National Orchestra of Lorraine, Jacques Mercier, 70, will retire. Mercier, a native of Metz, has been in this job since 2002. Supposedly the search for a successor will be started once the new structure of the Cité de la Musique Metz will be operational.
'alla czeca': Erwin Schulhoff: 5 Stücke für Streichquartett; Joseph Suk: Meditation über den altböhmischen Choral Der heilige Wenzel; Antonin Dvorak: Streichquartett G-Dur op. 106; Signum Quartett; 1 CD Capriccio C5257; Aufnahme 04/14, Veröffentlichung 10/2015 (57') - Rezension von Alain Steffen
Es ist immer wieder schön zu sehen, wie sich im doch sehr emsigen Musikbetrieb der Klassik einige junge Künstler oder Ensembles besonders hervorheben und ihren eigenen Weg finden. Das Signum Quartett gehört für mich schon seit einigen Jahren zu den besten Vertretern seiner Zunft. Ein tolles Programm, hervorragende Interpretationen und eine brillante Spieltechnik zeichnen auch das neue Album ‘alla czeca’ aus. Read More →
This is the english version of the original French text published on November 4, 2015.
The CD review is here
Ivan, how did you first come into contact with music?
I was born into a family of non-musicians, but my parents are great music-lovers. As a family the four of us would drive forty minutes to San Francisco to listen to concerts. Then, during the forty-minute return, we would discuss and share what we had heard. It was an enriching experience! 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 →
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.
I read in your autobiography that “the search for a proper tempo is not confined to the world of music; one must seek it in life as well”. What does it mean?
The question is very intellectual, but I will answer in a simple way. It takes time to find the good tempo: if you play five years, you’ll find it. It is a very important matter, if you have a wrong tempo, people will not follow you. You must be neutral, and this pursue will always be a long one. Read More →
Chinese pianist Zhu Xiao Mei* won an ICMA Special Award 2015 with her Bach recordings for Accentus**. ICMA Jury member Nicola Catto has made the following interview with her. Read More →
