Sad news are coming from Long Island/New York: The Long Island Philharmonic announced that it will close effective immediately. The orchestra ceases operations after 36 years of musical success. Yet, the last five years it was financially in serious difficulties.
Für das ‘NDR Sinfonieorchester’ beginnt im Januar 2017 eine neue Ära. Es zieht als Residenzorchester in die Elbphilharmonie ein – und ändert aus diesem Anlass seinen Namen in ‘NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester’. Der Name macht soll die Rolle als Residenzorchester des Konzerthauses deutlich machen, heißt es in einer Pressemitteilung. Read More →
Adam Fischer
The Danish National Chamber Orchestra, struggling with finances since the Danish Radio stopped paying for their activities, will be financed by Augustinus Foundation, Aage and Johanne Louis-Hansen Foundation and the AP Møller and Chastine McKinney Møller Foundation, which together have ensured the economic basis of the orchestra for three years, up to and including 2018. The orchestra will remain under the leadership of chief conductor Adam Fischer. A complete Beethoven cycle on CD is expected to be ready in the autumn of 2018.
Christian Thielemann
(c) Deutsche Grammophon
Zum Nachfolger des verstorbenen Dirigenten Kurt Masur als Schirmherr des Internationalen Instrumentalwettbewerbes Markneukirchen haben die Organisatoren Christian Thielemann gewinnen können. Der nächste Wettbewerb findet vom 19.-28. Mai in den Fächern Horn und Tuba statt.
Cecilia Bartoli
(c) Ulli Weber/Decca
The Polar Music Prize 2016, worth 105.000 Euros (SEK 1 million), is awarded to mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli. The Jury says: « With a vocal range of three octaves and a unique ability to live a role with fullness of expression, Cecilia Bartoli has developed song as an art form. Read More →
Peter Oundjian
(c) Sian Richards
Peter Oundjian (60) has announced that he will not renew his contract as Music Director of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra after 2017-18. He is at this post since 2004. Oundjian is also principal conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Yale Philharmonia.
The Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris has announced that General Manager director Jean-Luc Choplin will leave the institution in April 2017, when the theatre will close for renovation. He has been appointed in 2004 by the Mayor of Paris, Bertrand Delanoe. The Châtelet will enter a long period of work from April 2017 until 2019.
ICMA Young Artist of the Year 2015 communicated today: « And finally it’s official: My new friend and a partner in crime is the golden period Stradivari 1709. » The precious instrument is on a loan by the Goh Family Foundation. A great opportunity for the extremely talented young musician!
Die Münze Österreich hat einen neuen ‘Wiener Philharmoniker’ aus Platin ausgeben – der jüngste Neuzugang zu dieser international angesehenen Münzreihe. Die Münze wurde auf der ‘World Money Fair’ in Berlin vorgestellt und ist die erste von der Münze Österreich herausgegebene Platinedition. Read More →
Placido Domingo, opera singer, conductor, founder of Operalia World Opera Competition and General Director of Los Angeles Opera was awarded Doctor Honoris Causa by the Senate of the University of Pécs, Hungary, on 7 February, 2016. Read More →
