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A Page of Beethoven May Fetch More Than $200,000
A rare Beethoven manuscript — actually, a leaf from a late-period sketchbook that the composer apparently tore out and carried in his pocket while composing the “Missa Solemnis” — will be auctioned on Jan 15th at RR Auctions in Amherst
The Guardian
Classic FM Online
Gergiev and San Francisco Symphony top busiest conductor and orchestra list
The annual stats for classical concerts across the world have been released by classical events finder website Bachtrack, with Valery Gergiev coming out on top as the world’s busiest conductor
Sir Thomas Allen to receive Queen’s Medal for Music
Operatic baritone and director Sir Thomas Allen CBE has been announced as the recipient of the 2013 Queen’s Medal for Music
‘H2Orchestra’ play charity concert
Performers from Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra gave up their instruments to perform in concert – using only glasses of water
South China Morning Post
Pros and cons: the Hong Kong Philharmonic turns 40
As the Hong Kong Philharmonic marks its 40th anniversary, Oliver Chou looks back at the trials and triumphs involved in creating an orchestra to be proud of
Die Welt
Tanzkrisen reflektieren das Klima des Landes
Ihr Name bedeutet “Sauerkirsche”, sie selbst strahlt zuckersüß und ist stahlhart: Die Russin Diana Vishnewa, eine der besten Ballerinen weltweit, über die Zustände am Mariinksy und Bolschoi Theater
The Guardian