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Frank Huang Appointed Concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic
Music Director Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic announced today that Frank Huang has been appointed Concertmaster, The Charles E. Culpeper Chair, of the New York Philharmonic, beginning with the Opening Gala Concert of the 2015–16 season, September 24, 2015.
International Arts Manager
Manchester Camerata announces a blend of classical music and coffee
Coffee and classical music are coming together as Caffè Nero and Manchester Camerata brew up a new partnership.
Sinfini
Paganini’s 24 Caprices in 3 minutes
Ever thought that you’d love to hear all 24 of Paganini’s Caprices for Solo Violin played simultaneously? No, us neither.
Gramophone
Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra sign deal with Deutsche Grammophon
DG to release five live albums centred on Shostakovich’s Symphonies Nos 5-10
New York Times
Toronto Orchestra Drops Pianist Over Tweets About Ukraine
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra abruptly canceled a performance of Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto on Wednesday after parting ways with a Ukrainian soloist over concerns that her ribald Twitter commentary had crossed the line into “intolerance.”
Die Welt
Tim Renner sollte Claus Peymann rausschmeißen
Claus Peymann, Intendant des Berliner Ensembles, verhöhnt Berlins Kulturstaatssekretär Tim Renner als „Lebenszwerg“ und „leeres, weißes Hemd“. Das sollte sich Renner nicht länger bieten lassen.
Berliner Zeitung
Gründungsintendant ist ein Glücksgriff für das Humboldt-Forum
Wenn einer das Humboldt-Forum in Gang bringen kann, dann Neil MacGregor, der Gründungsintendant. Er ist einer der rar gewordenen europabegeisterten Briten. Und er kennt Deutschland mit einer sehr hilfreichen kulturellen Intimität.
Der Tagesspiegel
Peter Ronnefeld war eine ganz große Begabung, sowohl als Dirigent wie als Komponist. Jetzt erinnert ein Berliner Gedenkkonzert an den brillanten Künstler, der 1965 starb, im Alter von nur 30 Jahren.
El País
Claudio Prieto, compositor en perpetua reinvención
Recorrió múltiples caminos para crear una obra poliédrica
npr music
Twitter outrage takes Toronto, canceling two pianists
Valentina Lisitsa is a pianist whose worldwide reputation was built on social media. She is now experiencing a major blacklash due to what she’s been writing on Twitter.
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BBC ConcertOrchestra @BBCCO: The BBC CO USA tour bus taking a break in Georgia yesterday with 330 miles to go ’til Florida!!! #roadtrip #BBCCOtour
Classic FM @ClassicFM: One of this country’s best-loved sopranos celebrates her birthday today – many happy returns to Lesley Garrett!
Ever thought that you’d love to hear all 24 of Paganini’s Caprices for Solo Violin played simultaneously? No, us neither. Photo: Sinfini