Pasquale Punzo
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Der Théodore-Gouvy-Preis des Eurodistricts SaarMoselle 2023 geht an den Italiener Pasquale Punzo und sein Orchesterwerk Teleri, das im Rahmen der Saarbrücker Komponistenwerkstatt 2023 von der Deutschen Radio Philharmonie uraufgeführt wurde. Read More →
John Axelrod
The Bucharest Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra Simfonică București) and its Principal Conductor, John Axelrod, in the frame of partnership with Classeek Music, announce the signing and upcoming September 2023 release on Orchid Classics of the project ‘Schumann 41/51: Florestan & Eusebius’, recorded in studio at the Sala Gloria in Bucharest, with live video performance at the Romanian Athenaeum on March 22, 2023. Read More →
The Trio Cénacle has recorded a CD titled Victor Hugo / La poésie chantée d’un visionnaire including art songs by different composers based on poems by the French writer, as well as excerpts from Hugo’s letters and speeches on peace in Europe recited by actor Pitt Simon. In addition, the CD contains a link to the award-winning short film « Victor Hugo – À Vianden » by James Chan-A-Sue, a film adaptation of the composition of the same name by Marco Pütz. Read More →
Hilary Hahn
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Due to strikes in the air traffic and subsequent delays in flights from the United States, violinist Hilary Hahn was unable to arrive in time for the rehearsal of the Filarmonica della Scala scheduled for tomorrow Monday, May 22 , at 8 p.m., conducted by Riccardo Chailly. She is being replaced by Emmanuel Tjeknavorian.
Daniel Barenboim
(c) Pablo-Castagnola
Zum 25-jährigen Bestehen der Orchesterakademie der Berliner Staatskapelle dirigierte Daniel Barenboim persönlich das Geburtstagskonzert in der Berliner Staatsoper. In einer Ansprache sagte der Dirigent, er sei ein Jahr lang krank gewesen, nun aber gehe es ihm wieder gut. Barenboim dirigierte das Konzert im Stehen, was sicherlich ein gutes Zeichen war.
The first round of this year’s Queen Elisabeth Competition will take place in Brussels Sunday 21 and Monday 22 May, at 2 pm and 8 pm. As some of the 68 candidates had to withdraw, 55 singers will participate in the first round. Read More →
Italian composer Francesco Filidei, 50, has been commissioned by Milan’s Teatro alla Scala and the Paris Opera to write a new opera based on Umberto Eco’s novel ‘The Name of the Rose,’ both opera houses announced. Read More →
Dmytro Choni
(c) Andreas Domjanic
Ganz zu Recht gab es großen Applaus für das Sinfonieorchester Liechtenstein, den Dirigenten Dawid Runtz und den Pianisten Dmytro Choni beim rezenten Abonnementkonzert in Schaan. Guy Engels berichtet. Read More →
Salzburger Festspielpavillon
(c) Architekturbüro Marte Marte
Die Salzburger Festspiele bauen ein Besucherzentrum, das 2026 eröffnet werden soll. Das Projekt nach einem Entwurf des Vorarlberger Architekturbüros Marte Marte umfasst einen Glaspavillon sowie einen unterirdischen Veranstaltungssaal für rund 250 Besucher. Read More →
Carlo Kalmar
(c) Michael Jones
Austrian-Uruguayan conductor Carlos Kalmar, 65, currently the principal conductor for the Cleveland Institute of Music, has been accused of “inappropriate behavior.” Carlos Kalmar, who served as music director of the Oregon Symphony for 18 years, has been in the Cleveland position since 2021 (he’s also the institute’s director of orchestral studies). The inquiry was launched by the Cleveland Institute of Music. Read More →
