Classical News
In today’s classical news, John Wilson Orchestra is to embark on a 12-date nationwide tour next month, the ‘Music from the Movies’ programme will feature Oscar-winning songs and film scores from the golden era of Hollywood. Peter Manning speaks about Three Palaces Festival, a classical music festival taking place in various historically significant buildings across Malta, from November 4 to 13. Also, the French government has announced an important extension project for the National Opera in Paris.
Classical Music Magazine
John Wilson Orchestra to embark on ‘Music from the Movies’ tour
The John Wilson Orchestra is to embark on a 12-date nationwide tour next month.
Malta Today
Gunning for ‘arts tourism’ through classical music
Teodor Reljic speaks to the internationally acclaimed violinist, concertmaster and conductor Peter Manning, who will now be taking the reins of the Three Palaces Festival – a classical music event taking place in various historically significant buildings across Malta, from November 4 to 13.
Pizzicato
Ambitious Extension Project For Opera Bastille In Paris
The French government has announced an important extension project for the National Opera in Paris.
The Strad
Longtime LA Philharmonic violinist Barry Socher has died, aged 68
The violinist, who had recently retired from his post, lost his battle with cancer on Saturday. LA Phil music director Gustavo Dudamel dedicated Sunday’s matinee concert to him.
BroadwayWorld.com
Orpheus to Debut Jessie Montgomery’s RECORDS FROM A VANISHING CITY at Carnegie Hall
Composer/violinist Jessie Montgomery’s latest orchestral score, Records from a Vanishing City, will be given its world premiere by Orpheus at the Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.
Klassik.com
Verkauf von Schallplatten steigt
Der Verkauf von Schallplatten nimmt weiter zu. In den ersten neun Monaten des laufenden Jahres wurde mit 2,1 Millionen Vinylplatten die gleiche Menge an Schallplatten verkauft wie im gesamten Vorjahr.
MUSIK HEUTE
Kulturpreis Bayern an Dirigent Liebreich verliehen
Der Dirigent Alexander Liebreich (48) ist mit dem Sonderpreis des Kulturpreises Bayern ausgezeichnet worden.
Welt.de
Hier wird Herbert Grönemeyer Beethoven dirigieren
Eigentlich ist Bochum pleite. Trotzdem hat die Stadt es nun geschafft, ein millionenschweres Konzerthaus zu bauen. Und Herbert Grönemeyer kommt, um Beethovens Fünfte zu dirigieren. Von einem Triumph.
Le Monde
L’impression 3D au service des instruments de musique
Les imprimantes 3D soufflent un vent d’innovation sur la fabrication d’instruments de musique. Tour d’horizon d’un artisanat inventif, où les Français sont en pointe.
Le Parisien
Décès de l’homme à la “trompette d’or” Georges Jouvin
Le compositeur et trompettiste virtuose Georges Jouvin, qui connut un immense succès international, du Japon à l’Amérique, est décédé lundi à Saint-Cloud à 93 ans, a annoncé sa famille à l’AFP.
Classical Music @ClassicalMusic_ .@MusicTeacherMag looks at classical music’s diversity problem: http://ow.ly/hY7I305AnP4
The Royal Opera @TheRoyalOpera Viva Verdi! 5 things you need to know about anvil-happy opera #ROHtrovatore ahead of its return: https://t.co/J5FMWdTZ8M
Classic FM @ClassicFM Happy 80th birthday to composer and conductor extraordinaire Carl Davis. @johnsuchet1 is celebrating shortly: http://classfm.co/JohnS
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