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The Guardian
Alan Gilbert is to leave the New York Philharmonic: who will replace him?
Gilbert’s announcement means another key conducting job falls vacant.
The Telegraph
Simon Rattle: ready to join the best
As Britain’s greatest living conductor comes back to London, Michael Henderson assesses the career of the former wunderkind from Liverpool
The Strad
Cellos are too big to be transported in the cabin, says airline
Air Canada refused to sell Richard Harwood an extra ticket for his cello as it exceeded the requisite dimensions, according to the musician
Valery Gergiev announces Tchaikovsky Competition 2015 judges
A number of today’s leading names will join the violin, cello, piano and voice panels this summer
International Arts Manager
Culture ministers in pre-election spotlight
Ahead of the forthcoming UK general elections this May, the Creative Industries Federation (CIF) has announced that it is to organise a series of events where key politicians will put forward their plans for the arts.
Frankfurter Allgemeine
Wie gewinnt man den Opern-Grammy?
Schon vier Mal war das Klassik-Label cpo für den Grammy nominiert, jetzt war es der einzige deutsche Sieger. Wie wird man Weltspitze? Warum steht die Trophäe noch nicht in Niedersachsen? Ein Gespräch mit Burkhard Schmilgun.
Süddeutsche.de
Ob in Moskau oder Manchester, in Buenos Aires oder Boston: Schon architektonisch sind diese zehn Konzertsäle ein Blickfang. Doch erst ihre unvergleichliche Akustik macht sie zu den Besten weltweit.
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Deutschlandradio Kultur
Männerdominierte Jazzszene zum Swingen bringen
Die 1988 geborene Saxofonistin Charlotte Greve gehört zu den Nachwuchsstars des deutschen Jazz.
Codex Flores
Gilbert beendet sein New Yorker Engagement 2017
lan Gilbert gibt seinen Posten als Chefdirigent der New Yorker Philharmoniker per 2017 auf.
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Finland Celebrates Sibelius Anniversary With Outstanding Events
During the jubilee year 2015 Sibelius’s compositions will be played around the world and some special activities are also planned, including the first International Jean Sibelius Composition Competition and the XI International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition.
The Royal Opera @TheRoyalOpera : What did you think of #ROHhollander? Share your review (+/-): http://www.roh.org.uk/news/your-reaction-der-fliegende-hollander … ^C pic.twitter.com/uvLH7ZUzZG
Bachtrack @bachtrack :ICYMI, here’s our interview with Joby Talbot where he discusses Everest, along with his ballet scores: http://bachtrack.com/interview-joby-talbot-contemporary-focus-2014 …
Britten Sinfonia @BrittenSinfonia :Drum roll please…. Edward Nesbit @EdNesbit announced as #OPUS2015 winner http://www.brittensinfonia.com/news/article/winner-of-opus2015-announced …
Alan Gilbert conducts the 2009-10 Opening Night Gala at Avery Fisher Hall in New York, marking his debut as director of the New York Philharmonic. Photograph: Chris Lee/AP