Sphinx Organization announced the winners of the 28th Annual Sphinx Competition in Detroit, MI, which took place from January 23-25, 2025. Violinist Gabriela Lara was named the 2025 First Prize winner of the Senior Division Finals (Ages 18-30). Second place in the Senior Division was awarded to violist Paul Aguilar, while third place went to violinist Brendon Elliot. Violist Paul Aguilar was also selected for the Audience Choice Prize. Read More →
The Board of Directors of the Opéra de Toulon in France voted to dismiss its permanent chorus for economic reasons. The date on which the dismissal will take place has not been communicated to staff. Read More →
Das Musikkonservatorium in Peking, die mdw – Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Wien und die Universal Edition schreiben gemeinsam einen internationalen Wettbewerb für junge Komponisten aus. Read More →
Tonhalle Düsseldorf
(c) Susanne Diesner
ICMA and the Tonhalle Düsseldorf present a spectacular Award Ceremony Gala on 19 March. The stupendously rich program for this Gala Celebration will be played by the Düsseldorfer Symphoniker. With no less than six conductors, three singers and eight instrumental soloists in a program that spans from Baroque to Contemporary this is of of the most diverse ICMA Gala Concerts ever. Read More →
Mark Elder
(c) Hallé Orchestra
The Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía in Valencia has named Mark Elder, 77, as its music director, from September 2025. Read More →
Nabil Shehata
(c) Stephan Zwickhirsch
Die Barenboim-Said Akademie und Daniel Barenboim teilten mit, dass Nabil Shehata die künstlerische Leitung des Orchesters der Barenboim-Said Akademie übernimmt. Read More →
Soprano Lise Davidsen today announced that due to her pregnancy she will be withdrawing from her scheduled performances after she has finished the run of Fidelio at the Metropolitan Opera in March. She is planning to return to performing in early 2026.
John Devlin
(c) Rebecca Kiger
The 2025 Season of the Ohio based Lancaster Festival marks a new era for the Lancaster Festival Orchestra under the direction of John Devlin. Read More →
Das Animato Quartet aus den Niederlanden hat den mit 12.000 Euro dotierten 1. Preis des Streichquartett-Wettbewerbs der Irene Steels-Wilsing Stiftung gewonnen, der im Rahmen des Heidelberger Frühling Streichquartettfests ausgetragen wurde. Angetreten waren insgesamt acht Ensembles, die aus 27 Bewerbungen für die Teilnahme zugelassen wurden. Read More →
Ariane Mathiak
Die Chefdirigentin der Württembergischen Philharmonie Reutlingen (WPR), Ariane Matiakh, 45, bleibt weitere drei Jahre im Amt. Der Stiftungsrat habe der Verlängerung ihres Vertrages bis 2028 einstimmig zugestimmt, teilte das Orchester am Donnerstag mit. Die Französin leitet das Orchester seit 2022.
