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Guardian
Sir Simon Rattle to make his Wigmore Hall debut
London concert hall announces debut for conductor, plus complete Schubert song cycle, live-streamed concerts, and subsidised ticket scheme for under-35s
Telegraph
Study finds the accidental genius of Stradivarius violins
A new study of Stradivarius violins has found that some of the characteristics that made them great may have come about by accident rather than design.
Art does heal: scientists say appreciating creative works can fight off disease
Researchers from California University in Berkeley say studies show great nature and art boost the immune system
Classic FM
Alan Gilbert to leave NY Phil in 2017, stokes Berlin speculation
Alan Gilbert is to step down as music director of the New York Philharmonic in 2017, fuelling speculation and rumour about his next destination.
BBC Music Magazine
Simon Rattle to conduct unique children’s orchestra during London Residency
100 musicians aged 11-21 get the musical chance of a lifetime
KlassikAkzente
Hilary Hahn bei den 57. Grammy Awards ausgezeichnet
Am Sonntag, den 8. Februar 2015, gewann Geigerin Hilary Hahn ihren dritten Grammy bei den 57. Grammy Awards in Los Angeles für ihr Album “In 27 Pieces: The Hilary Hahn Encores” in der Kategorie “Bestes Kammermusik Album”.
concerti
„Musik ist die Krone der Gesellschaft“
In New York wurde Jan Vogler zum Star – heute ist der Cellist auf allen großen Bühnen der Welt unterwegs. Hier spricht der gebürtige Ost-Berliner über …
Klassik.com
Staatsregierung genehmigt Umbau der Philharmonie im Gasteig
Die bayerische Staatsregierung hat den Umbau der Philharmonie im Gasteig nach den Plänen von Ministerpräsident Horst Seehofer (CSU) und Oberbürgermeister Dieter Reiter (SPD) genehmigt.
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Dallas Opera Embarks On A Project For Women Conductors
In November 2015, the Dallas Opera company will inaugurate their Institute for Women Conductors.
The Bolshoi Invites To An Exciting Virtual Tour
Moscows’ Bolshoi Theatre announced that from now on the virtual 3D excursion around The Bolshoi and digital exhibitions of the museum are available!
El Mundo
‘Me gustaría tocar en España… Pero no puedo’
Más allá del éxito de Pablo Heras Casado, muchos otros intérpretes españoles desarrollan su carrera en centros y orquestas extranjeros.
BBC Radio 3 @BBCRadio3:Follow the brand new playlist @BBCPlaylister of the great works that inspired Sir Simon Rattle http://bbc.in/1DXs8Gi
Classical Music @ClassicalMusic_: Ed Nesbitt wins @BrittenSinfonia #Opus2015 competition. But are there enough opportunities to hear new music? http://ow.ly/IOhiW
The Royal Opera @TheRoyalOpera: Everyone loves a ghost story, but what drew Wagner to the Flying Dutchman? http://www.roh.org.uk/news/from-legend-to-libretto-what-drew-wagner-to-the-myth-of-the-flying-dutchman … #ROHhollander ^C
This Stradivarius violin is known as “The Kreutzer” after its former owner Rodolphe Kreutzer. Photo: REUTERS/Telegraph