BACKIn today’s classical news: Beer, Bach, tweets and Tavener, older audiences know how to listen properly, and RNCM announces 2017 Honorands. After seven years Martin Hoffmann steps down as manager of the Berlin Philharmonic, and new professor at the MUMUTH school of arts Graz. Sony takes up vinyl production, and Penderecki’s music in the new Twin Peaks season.
The Guardian
Beer, Bach, tweets and Tavener: mixing up the classical concert
Can a concert that throws out all the things about the classical experience that puts may people off succeed in attracting a new audience? Cheltenham festival are having a go.
The Times
Older audiences know how to listen properly, says violin virtuoso Nicola Benedetti
The violin virtuoso has expressed outrage at suggestions that organisers of symphony concerts should focus on attracting younger crowds, at the expense of older devotees.
Music Teacher
Dame Patricia Routledge, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Henning Kraggerud and Vasily Petrenko are among the Royal Northern College of Music’s 2017 Honorands.
Classical Music Magazine
London Sinfonietta reveals 50th anniversary season
The London Sinfonietta’s 50th anniversary season will see the ensemble explore its history and cultural legacy, and look to the future with a number of new works and projects.
The Strad
Midori to join Curtis Institute of Music violin faculty in 2018
The violinist, who has taught at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music for 14 years, will join the Curtis Institute full-time from the 2018-2019 academic year
Tagesspiegel
„Mein Büro ist das Herzzentrum“
Nach sieben Jahren endet die Intendanz von Martin Hoffmann bei den Berliner Philharmonikern. Ein Gespräch über Manager und Musiker, Querelen am Kulturforum und den Geldsegen vom Bund.
Concerti
Eine Woche reicht für beides – Wettbewerb und Fest
TONALi schickt zwölf junge Geiger ins Rennen – an höchst ungewöhnlichen Orten
NMZ
René Zisterer steht im Foyer des MUMUTH – Haus für Musik und Musiktheater – und sieht sichtlich zufrieden aus.
WQXR
Listening to Penderecki’s Music in ‘Twin Peaks’
Much has been written about the eighth episode of Twin Peaks’ 2017 incarnation.
Le Parisien
Face au retour en grâce du vinyle, Sony va relancer la production
Avis aux nostalgiques mais aussi aux jeunes mélomanes, le géant japonais de l’électronique Sony va reprendre d’ici à mars 2018 la fabrication de vinyles, après un arrêt de trois décennies.
#Today in 1888 FP of Richard #Wagner‘s Die Feen at the Hoftheater, in Munich. #MusicHistory#classicalmusic
The Times: Nicola Benedetti