BACKIn today’s news: architects shortlisted to design the Barbican’s new concert hall, and a-n launch #FreeMoveCreate campaign to protect freedom of movement in the creative industries. The Berliner Staatsoper moves back to it’s proper building, and fake news about appeal for funds for the Beethovenhalle Bonn retracted by ‘citizens for Beethoven’ union. Azerbaijan celebrates jubilee of first female opera singer, and a hidden Bach festival is being revealed.
The Guardian
Frank Gehry and Renzo Piano on shortlist for Barbican’s new concert hall
The conductor’s baton has been raised in the battle for the Barbican’s new concert hall with some of the world’s leading architects making the shortlist to design the landmark venue
Classical Music Magazine
ISM and a-n launch #FreeMoveCreate
The Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) and a-n (the Artists Information Company) have announced their collaborative campaign #FreeMoveCreate to protect freedom of movement for all who work in the creative industries
The Violin Channel
Telegraph Quartet Announced New San Francisco Conservatory Quartete-In-Residence
Comprising violinists Eric Chin and Joseph Maile, violist Pei-Ling Lin and cellist Jeremiah Shaw, the ensemble, formed in 2013, are former 1st prize winners at the Naumburg and Fischoff International Chamber Music Competitions.
The Strad
Cellist Steven Isserlis receives Cobbett Medal for services to chamber music
Inaugurated in 1924 and endowed by Walter Willson Cobbett, the medal is presented annually to a musician for services to chamber music
Tagesspiegel
Alles im Griff auf dem singenden Schiff
Am Freitag endet das siebenjährige Exil der Berliner Staatsoper im Charlottenburger Schillertheater. Ein Gruß zum Abschied.
Concerti
Die zehn schönsten Opernfestivals Europas locken in diesem Sommer nach England, Frankreich, Italien, Deutschland und Österreich
Pizzicato
‘Bürger für Beethoven’ boykottieren Spendenaufruf für Sanierung der Beethovenhalle
Nachdem der Westdeutsche Rundfunk (WDR) die falsche Meldung verbreitete, der Bonner Verein ‘Bürger für Beethoven’ würde zu Spenden für die Sanierung für Beethovenhalle aufrufen, wiesen die Verantwortlichen dies entschieden zurück.
Azernews
Azerbaijan to mark 120th jubilee of first female opera singer
The 120th jubilee anniversary of great female opera singer of Azerbaijan Shovkat Mammadova will be celebrated ceremonially.
The Washington Post
A well-hidden Bach festival offers cheerful relief on a summer afternoon
The Grace Church Bach Festival is one of this town’s better-kept secrets.
Rheingau Musik @rheingaumusik Ein Chagall-Konzert in St. Stephan in Mainz mit @singer_pur! Wir sind ganz beseelt! #rheingaumusik #sommervollermusik #rheinweinmusik
Klassik in Berlin @KDCBerlin Ehrenpräsident des Deutschen Musikrates Richard Jakoby gestorben http://klassik.com/?q8CDy #Berlin
By Laman Ismayilova