11th January: Gustavo Dudamel erhält Stern auf dem Walk of Fame, mehr Konzert-Toleranz, Elbphilharmonie Tourismusmagnet, John Joubert dies at 91
Friday 11th January '19
Stardirigent Gustavo Dudamel wird mit eigenem Stern geehrt Nach Artur Rubinstein, Leonard Bernstein, Maria Callas, Ennio Morricone und Hans Zimmer bekommt jetzt auch der 37-jährige Star-Dirigent Gustavo Dudamel einen Stern auf dem berühmten "Walk of Fame" …
ReadInternational Classical Music Award 2018 für Herbert Blomstedts neuen Beethoven-Zyklus
Friday 19th January '18
„Ein Zyklus mit Referenzcharakter.” (Crescendo)„Dies ist die Kunst eines Musikers, der nichts zu beweisen versucht. Mit 90 Jahren ist Blomstedt unglaublich jung, frisch und modern, aber er hat etwas fast unbeschreibliches, das in einer Ära …
Read13th October: Herbert Blomstedt receives medal of honour, Classic FM creates 7-egg box
Friday 13th October '17
In 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 …
Read2nd October: Berlin State Opera to re-open, applications open for Noted Fellowship
Monday 2nd October '17
In today's news: Applications open for Noted Fellowship, and Virtuoso sisters claim to have solved Proust’s musical puzzle. Hossein Pishkar wins German conductor's prize, Berlin State Operato re-open, and France Musique dedicates this week to Barbara …
Read24th August: Serebrennikow under house arrest, Classic FM celebrates its birthday
Thursday 24th August '17
In today's news: More worrying news about bass-baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky’s health, the trials of travelling musicians, and Classic FM’s birthday celebrations! The Berlin Philharmonic to start last season with Rattle, Serebrennikow under house arrest, and …
Read16th August: Trump loses case against iTrump owner, Sakari Oramo on the future of his BBC Symphony Orchestra
Wednesday 16th August '17
In today's news: Inside information on Europe’s first black and minority ethnic orchestra, Trump loses case against iTrump owner, and Finnish conductor Sakari Oramo on the future of his BBC Symphony Orchestra and his plans …
Read4th August: How to build a career in music, and Jonas Kaufmann’s new album to be released
Friday 4th August '17
In today's news: Leonard Elschenbroich steps in to save BBC Proms premiere, how to build a career in music, and how much money will Spotify lose by the end of 2017? "Europa-Preis" for Franz Welser-Möst, …
ReadJuly 17th: Radio 3 will be available for listeners as a lossless audio stream, and Kronberg Academy plans its own premises
Monday 17th July '17
In today's news: Radio 3 will be available for listeners as a lossless audio stream, D’Addario Orchestral announces launch of the new ‘Ascenté’ violin strings, and Kronberg Academy plans its own premises in Kronberg. Wayne Shorter composes …
Read28th June: Vladimir Jurowski becomes new chief conductor of the RSO Berlin & John Axelrod assumes leadership of Seville Orchestra
Wednesday 28th June '17
In today's news: new national portfolio for Arts Council England, and automotive manufacturer Tesla works on music-streaming service for its vehicles. Vladimir Jurowski becomes new chief conductor of the RSO Berlin, and John Axelrod assumes …
Read16th May: Rewards for violinist Carolin Widmann and baritone Christian Gerhaher
Tuesday 16th May '17
In today’s news: Dutch pianist experiences sudden fame on Spotify, listen to Putin's piano performance and Queen Elizabeth Competition announced semi-finalists. Carolin Widmann and baritone Christian Gerhaher receive Bavarian State Prize for Music, and Martin Fröst …
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