BACKIn today’s news: José Carreras to retire after half a century in the industry, violinist Gidon Kremer receives Federal Cross of Merit, and Czech harpsichordist Zuzana Růžičková has died. Behind the scenes at the ENO, myths about music streaming and new theme for Attenborough’s ‘Blue Planet’.
The Guardian
Radiohead and Hans Zimmer collaborate on new ‘Blue Planet’ theme
The band and the composer have released the track, which is a reworking of Radiohead’s Bloom and will be the theme to the forthcoming nature series.
Kwame Kwei-Armah named new Artistic Director of the Young Vic
Award-winning British playwright, who is currently director of Baltimore’s Center Stage, will take over role next year
Music Business Worldwide
3 myths about streaming, and 3 truths about the music industry today
How much of it is worth listening to – and how much is complete hogwash?
The Telegraph
Alfie Boe and Michael Ball to duet with West Side Story medley
The popular classical-crossover duo will record another LP after the success of previous collaborations.
Behind the Scenes at ENO’s new production of ‘Aida’
Exclusive pictures offer a backstage look at Verdi’s tale of love and betrayal in ancient Egypt.
Pizzicato
Conductor Jean-Yves Ossonce charged with moral harassment
Conductor Jean-Yves Ossocne, the former director of the Opera in Tours, France, has been charged with moral harassment, La Nouvelle République reports.
Kultur Radio
Tenor José Carreras beendet Sängerkarriere
Der Tenor José Carreras wird seine Sängerkarriere beenden. Das gab Carreras in einem Interview mit der New York Times bekannt, wie das online-Magazin klassik.com berichtet.
Klassik.com
Bundesverdienstkreuz für Geiger Gidon Kremer
Der Geiger Gidon Kremer erhält den Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
Musik Heute
Tschechische Cembalistin Zuzana Růžičková gestorben
Die tschechische Cembalistin Zuzana Růžičková ist im Alter von 90 Jahren gestorben. Das berichtete die Agentur CTK am Mittwoch unter Berufung auf ihren Stiftungsfonds für Musiker.
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