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The Telegraph
Myung-Whun Chung, interview: when music is life or death
Conductor Myung-Whun Chung doesn’t know if the North Korean musicians he worked with are alive or dead. He talks to Adam Sweeting.
The Independent
Proms 2014: Why the Proms are losing their director Roger Wright
This year’s concerts will feature the starriest names in classical music. But in the background is the sudden departure of director Roger Wright. We reveal the real reasons for his exit.
Classic FM
Cello implodes during recording session: video
A video showing a cellist’s instrument falling to pieces in her hands has been posted to YouTube.
The Telegraph
Nicola Benedetti: ‘I’ve been given a great gift in my life’
Her talent as a violinist is undisputed, but Benedetti made her way to the top thanks to a ferocious work ethic, and a passion for classical music that she wants a whole new generation to share.
Classical-Music.com
BBC Proms Inspire Young Composers’ Competition winners announced
Six young composers will have their works performed at the Proms.
Classical-Music.com
Yamaha calls for brass and woodwind scholarship candidates
Yamaha Music Foundation Europe prepares to launch the next generation of wind players.
New York Times
After All the Arias, Opera Singers Look to the Stage and Screen.
Die Welt
Kurt Masur: “Es gibt für mich nur eins: Weitermachen”
Kurt Masur geht es nicht gut. Er hat Parkinson, erholt sich nur schwer von einer Hüftoperation und hat sein erstes Konzert danach vom Rollstuhl dirigiert. Aber: Ans Aufhören denkt er nicht.
Tagesspiegel
Mozart und Muezzin: Oper in Israel
Israel ist für vieles bekannt, nicht unbedingt für Oper. Aber auch die gibt es hier, allerdings muss sie immer wieder hart errungen werden. Eine Reise ans Tote Meer und nach Akko.
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Myung-Whun Chung at a Festival in France
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