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In today’s news, although China was once the world’s great hope for classical music, its smaller cities struggle to cultivate an interest in classical music, Sakari Oramo remains as Chief Conductor and Artistic Advisor with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and Scottish Chamber Orchestra announced Gavin Reid as the next chief executive.
The New York Times
China’s smaller cities struggle to cultivate an interest in classical music
After more than a decade as the world’s great hope for classical music, China is suffering growing pains. Audiences in many cities remain enthusiastic, virtuosos continue to multiply, and conservatories and concert halls keep mushrooming.
2 stars rejoin Bucharest Opera’s ballet company after clash
The crisis roiling the ballet company of the Bucharest National Opera in recent weeks rippled not only through the international dance world but through Romanian politics as well. And ultimately it was a government-brokered plan that paved the way for the return on Wednesday of the company’s two biggest stars: its artistic director, Johan Kobborg, and the dancer Alina Cojocaru, who both resigned this month after clashing with management over the direction of the company.
The Strad
2016 Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition names three finalists
The Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition has named the three contestants selected to perform in the Finals, to be held over two nights on Thursday and Friday at the Odense Concert Hall in Denmark.
Classical-music.com
Sakari Oramo to continue with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
Sakari Oramo has renewed his contract as Chief Conductor and Artistic Advisor with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra until June 2020. The news was announced at the orchestra’s 2016/17 season launch at the Stockholm Concert Hall.
Guardian
Mayors from across London gather for evening of classical music in Walthamstow
Mayors from across London are gathering in the borough for a fundraising evening of classical music. The mayor of Waltham Forest, Cllr Saima Mahmud, is inviting mayors from every London borough to attend the Forest Philharmonic concert at Walthamstow Assembly Hall on Sunday.
Classical Music Magazine
Merola Opera Program establishes Brian Asawa Memorial Fund
San Francisco Opera’s Merola Opera Program has established the Brian Asawa Memorial Fund.
Gavin Reid announced as new SCO chief executive
Gavin Reid has been announced as the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s next chief executive. He will succeed Roy McEwan, who is stepping down after 23 years in the role.
klassik.com
Mozartpreis 2016 für Pianist Peter Rösel
Der Dresdner Pianist Peter Rösel erhält den Mozartpreis 2016 der Sächsischen Mozart-Gesellschaft. Damit soll das Schaffen des Pianisten, das sich durch eine kontinuierliche, kompetente und intensive Pflege der Klavierwerke von Wolfgang Amadé Mozart auszeichnet, gewürdigt werden.
Fono Forum
Junger Chinese aus Salzburg siegt in London
Gerade mal 17 Jahre jung und schon mit Preisen überhäuft: Ziyu He hat der Liste seiner Auszeichnungen den Gewinn des Menuhin-Wettbewerbs hinzugefügt.
Musik heute
ARD-Musikvermittlungsprojekt wird Crossover-Programm
Das Musikvermittlungsprojekt “Ein ARD-Konzert macht Schule” wird in diesem Jahr ein Crossover-Programm. Das WDR Funkhausorchester unter seinem Chefdirigenten Wayne Marshall werde “Die vier Jahreszeiten” von Antonio Vivaldi in einer “modernen Interpretation” aufführen.
El Mundo
José Miguel Fernández Sastrón, nuevo presidente de la SGAE
El compositor y músico José Miguel Fernández Sastrón ha sido elegido, por 17 votos frente a los 16 que ha recibido Antonio Meliveo Mena, por la Junta Directiva de la SGAE como nuevo presidente de la entidad de gestión de derechos.
Classic FM @ClassicFM All morning in @johnsuchet1’s show, music to say #HappyBirthdayYourMajesty – here’s John and Her Majesty in 2001!
The Vinyl Factory @TheVinylFactory .@Kate_Simko & London Electronic Orchestra return with new EP & video for ‘Shikoku’ http://www.thevinylfactory.com/vinyl-factory-films/kate-simko-shikoku-ep-video/ …
Top Classical News @topcmnews Some Good Credit News for the Met Opera http://nyti.ms/1rm1Ldg #ClassicalMusic
Photograph: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times