Every day the WildKat team scan the newspapers and blogs online to bring you a digested list of the day’s classical music news.
The L.A. Times
Leonard Slatkin survives crises with baton in hand
The conductor has had a rough couple of years but remains steady. He leads the L.A. Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl this week.
Jessica Duchen’s Classical Music News
Double Brahmsfest: Haitink and Abbado go head to head
Another Friday, another Brahms Piano Concerto No.1 given at a great music festival by legendary performers.
The New York Times
Stravinsky’s Catalog Yields Tasty Plums
The Mostly Mozart Festival’s secondary focus on Stravinsky this summer has been a hit, no doubt because the most frequently heard of his works have largely been bypassed in favor of worthy scores that are not programmed continuously through the season.
The L.A. Times
Critic’s Notebook: Yuja Wang, dressed to kill
The stylish pianist made her outfit serve the music at the Hollywood Bowl.
The Guardian
The Turn of the Screw live from Glyndebourne – discussion
The Guardian and Glyndebourne streamed The Turn of the Screw live on 21 August. If you missed the live stream, the performance will be available on demand from 22 August until 12 September.