Marin Alsop
Photo: Grant Leighton

Marin Alsop, 63, is stepping down as Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at the end of her current contract, which expires Aug. 31, 2021, the BSO announced. Alsop, the first woman to lead a major orchestra in the U.S., will maintain the roles of Music Director Laureate and OrchKids Founder, She will continue to lead three concert weeks over the next five seasons, until 2025-2026. Read More →

After Placido Domingo’s apologies for alleged sexual harassment, the first European country to take action is his native Spain. The Ministry of Culture and Sports issued a severe statement. Read More →

The Borletti-Buitoni Trust announces fourteen exceptional young musicians – a string quartet, two piano trios, a pianist, violinist, violist and percussionist. Awards of £30,000 and Fellowships of £20,000 are provided for the advancement 
of their musical careers across a wide range of projects. As always the BBT team offers advice, encouragement and practical support, as well as finance, to help them realise their long held ambitions. Read More →

Daniel Carter

Der Australier Daniel Carter, 30, wird ab der Spielzeit 2020/2021 Generalmusikdirektor im Landestheater Coburg. Er folgt auf Roland Kluttig und hat sich gegen 95 Bewerber durchgesetzt. Read More →

Placido Domingo

Facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment the Spanish singer Placido Domingo, 79, apologized for « the hurt » caused to his accusers, saying he accepted « full responsibility » for his actions. Read More →

Sir Simon Rattle

Trotz Brexit sind das London Symphony Orchestra mit Sir Simon Rattle immer wieder zu Besuch in der Luxemburger Philharmonie. Bei diesem Gastspiel hatten Rattle und das LSO auch den gleichnamigen Chor und vier Solisten mitgebracht. Wie dieses in jedem Sinne vielstimmige Zusammenwirken geklungen hat, weiß Uwe Krusch für Pizzicato zu berichten. Read More →

A multimedia show of the Esch2022 Capital of Culture project recently allowed a preview of what will happen in 2022 on the border-crossing territory of the European Capital of Culture in Luxembourg and France. Read More →

Hans Christoph Rademann
Photo: Holger Schneider

Hans-Christoph Rademann, 54, Akademieleiter der Internationalen Bachakademie Stuttgart, hat seinen Vertrag bis 2024 verlängert. Er steht seit 2013 an der Spitze der Akademie. Mit der Entscheidung für ein eigenes Barockorchester und einen nach aufführungspraktischen Kriterien zusammengestellten Chor und dem federführend von Rademann initiierten Musikvermittlungsprojekt BachBewegt! Habe die Bachakademie einen neuen Weg eingeschlagen, heißt es in der Pressemitteilung. Read More →

The inaugural Siemens Hallé International Conductors Competition was won by Bulgarian conductor Delyana Lazarova. First Prize comprises a £15,000 cash prize and Hallé Assistant Conductor role for a minimum of 2 years. Second prize was awarded to Rodolfo Barráez (Venezuela) and third prize to Joel Sandelson (UK). Read More →

Milan’s opera house La Scala has announced that performances from yesterday onwards are cancelled due to the coronavirus threat in Lombardy.