BACKIn today’s news: a new music video by Luca D’Alberto uses drones to offer unique views of Berlin, reminiscing over the inaugural concert of the Vienna Philharmonic, and a look into how an independent guitar maker survives despite the increase of internet shopping and mass production. Grime artists may be unfairly targeted by the Metropolitan police through their use of a risk-assessment form, and the new Tinder Opera plays with modern technology and our ability to interact within relationships.
The New York Times
Finally Returning Bernstein’s Overdue Mahler
It was more than 50 years overdue, but Leonard Bernstein’s score of Mahler’s “Das Lied von der Erde” was finally returned to the Vienna Philharmonic on Tuesday.
NPR Music
The Tinder Opera’ Creators Hope You Swipe Right On Online Opera
The first opera hit the stage over 400 years ago. More recently, the art form has been adapted to modern media: In the 1920s and ’30s, operas were written to be performed on the radio, and in 1951, NBC commissioned Gian Carlo Menotti to compose Amahl And The Night Visitors for television. Now, a company called Rainy Park Opera is creating operas for the internet.
Classical Music Magazine
Medieval carol set to music for first time in 500 years
The first musical setting of the Medieval carol ‘Be Mery’ since the Reformation will be the soundtrack to a new English Heritage exhibition in the gatehouse of Battle Abbey.
The Guardian
Culture minister says Met’s 696 form discriminates against grime artists
Matt Hancock warns that controversial risk-assessment may damage London’s night-time economy and stifle young musicians.
Broadwayworld
100 Year Old Conductor, Maestro Anton Coppola to Lead Opera Tampa in Concert, 3/25
Coppola Conducts: 100 Years Young. This concert on March 25th will be presented by Opera Tampa, the company for which Coppola was the founding Artistic Director.
I Care If You Listen
Experimental Opera Hopscotch on The Industry Records
Hopscotch is a completely different kind of album experience! After all, it is the result of a totally new way at looking at opera as envisioned by Yuval Sharon. Sharon is the founder and artistic director of The Industry, a Los Angeles-based company that looks to promote experimental music productions and change the concept of the traditional opera experience.
France Musique
Christophe Ghristi prend la direction artistique du théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse
Le dramaturge Christophe Ghristi retrouve Toulouse en étant nommé directeur artistique du théâtre du Capitole, 8 ans après avoir quitté le même poste. Il succède à Frédéric Chambert et prendra en charge la programmation lyrique et chorégraphique de l’institution.
El Mundo
El artista actuará en Estocolmo, y la institución comunica que no ha tenido ninguna conversación telefónica con Bob Dylan en los últimos meses. Si no lo hace antes del 10 de junio, perderá la dotación económica
Musik Express
Drohnen-Musikvideo von Luca D’Alberto fängt die Schönheit Berlins ein
Videopremiere: Multiinstrumentalist Luca D’Alberto zeigt in „Endless“ Berlins nur scheinbar kühle Seite. Der Song packt aber auch ohne seine Bilder.
Faz
Das Gespür für die richtige Saite
In einer Zeit, in der viele Fachgeschäfte schließen und immer mehr online abläuft, geht Martin Meckbach einem traditionellen Handwerk nach: dem Bauen und Reparieren von Gitarren.
Deutschland Radio
Vor 175 Jahren: Das erste Konzert der Wiener Philharmoniker
Die Wiener Philharmoniker gehören zu den besten Orchestern der Welt. Tickets für ihre Konzerte im Goldenen Saal des Musikvereins sind heiß umkämpft. Die Geburt des Ensembles war ein Konzert am 28. März 1842.
Berliner Zeitung
Ed Sheeran Konzert Der junge Mann ohne Eigenschaften
Sheeran sang gemeinsam mit den Leuten seine Lieder
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Image: NPR
Tenor Scott Joiner and mezzo-soprano Viktoria Falcone try to find love via Tinder in a still from Connection Lost: The Tinder Opera.