BACKIn today’s news: Grace-Evangeline Mason wins Liverpool Philharmonic composition competition, Hackney Empire cancels opera, and Daniel Hope receives Germany’s Federal Cross of Merit. Herbert Blomstedt receives medal of honour from the city of Leipzig, music is crucial for the perception of physical touch, and the chamber orchestra Basel looks back on a successful season 16/17.
Classical Music
Grace-Evangeline Mason wins Liverpool Philharmonic composition competition
Liverpool Philharmonic has named Grace-Evangeline Mason as the 2017 winner of its annual Christopher Brooks Composition.
The Guardian
Hackney Empire pulls out of Chinese takeaway opera over all-white cast
The London premiere of an opera set in a Chinese takeaway has been cancelled after a backlash over its all-white cast.
The Strad
Daniel Hope awarded Germany’s Federal Cross of Merit
The now Berlin-based violinist was presented with the Verdienstkreuz am Bande on the evening of the premiere of a documentary about him.
Classic Fm
Classic FM creates the first 7-egg box as chickens lay more eggs to classical music
To celebrate World Egg Day, Classic FM has teamed up with Clarence Court Eggs to create the first 7-egg box after an experiment reveals chickens are more productive when listening to classical music.
The New York Times
Venezuela’s Government Cancels Another Gustavo Dudamel Tour
The conductor Gustavo Dudamel may well be Venezuela’s most acclaimed cultural export, and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela has come to symbolize that nation’s commitment to social programs and music education for all.
Limelight
Mona Foma unveils its 2018 season
Quirky musical settings, arrangements of old favourites, and the inner workings of the opera singer are next year’s highlights.
RBB Kulturradio
Dirigent Herbert Blomstedt erhält Ehrenmedaille der Stadt Leipzig
Der 90-Jährige wird für seine Verdienste um das kulturelle Leben ausgezeichnet.
Klassik.com
Berührende Musik: Musik entscheidend für die Wahrnehmung physischer Berührung
Wissenschaftlern am Max-Planck-Institut für Kognitions- und Neurowissenschaften (MPI CBS) in Leipzig ist es gelungen, die Bedeutung von Musik für die Wahrnehmung physischer Berührung nachzuweisen.
Codex Flores
Bilanz 16/17 des Kammerorchesters Basel
Das Kammerorchester Basel hat die Saison 16/17 mit einem Gewinn von 89’000 Franken abgeschlossen.
Pierre Boulez Saal @boulezsaal
Today was the last performance of “#LUTHER dancing with the gods”. Thank you @RundfunkchorB & @Bob___Wilson !
Herbert Blomstedt ©dpa-Zentralbild/Matthias Creutziger