BACKIn today’s news: Soprano Anna Netrebko Storms Salzburg Classical Music’s Summit, and Spotify launches in Thailand. Russian opera director Serebrennikow has been arrested, classical music festivals are in high demand, and Italy to pay tribute to earthquake victims with music compositions.
The Financial Times
Anna Netrebko Storms Salzburg, Classical Music’s Summit
SALZBURG, Austria — The curtain had just come down on Anna Netrebko’s highly anticipated debut as Verdi’s Aida here earlier this month. But her next performance was already beginning.
Teaching Drama
Mercury Theatre provides crèche
The Mercury Theatre of Colchester, Essex, has responded to feedback about accessibility for auditionees with caring responsibilities.
Music Business Worldwide
Spotify launches in Thailand with subscription price of less than $4 a month
The company has this week launched both its ad-funded and premium services in Thailand. As a result, it’s now available in some 61 markets worldwide.
Pizzicato
Korean tenor wins Queen Sonja International Music Competition
The winner of this year’s Queen Sonja International Music Competition is tenor Seung Ju Bahg, a young talent from South Korea.
Klassik Heute
Künstlerresidenz von Daniel Hope in der Philharmonie Essen
Musiker, Autor, Moderator, Produzent: Der Geiger Daniel Hope ist eine der interessantesten Künstlerpersönlichkeiten der Gegenwart.
Musik Heute
Regisseur Serebrennikow festgenommen – Oper Stuttgart besorgt
Zwei Monate vor seiner geplanten Opernpremiere in Stuttgart ist der regierungskritische russische Theaterregisseur Kirill Serebrennikow in Moskau festgenommen worden.
Codex Flores
Klassik-Festivals erfreuen sich hoher Nachfrage
Laut der Deutschen Orchestervereinigung (DOV) erfreuen sich die sommerlichen Open-Air-, Festival- und Festspiel-Veranstaltungen klassischer Musik immer grösseren Zuspruchs.
France Musique
Italie : une création musicale pour exorciser le tremblement de terre de 2016
Un an après le tremblement de terre qui a fait près de 300 morts, l’Italie veut rendre hommage aux victimes et conjurer ses souvenirs.
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The New York Times: Anna Netrebko poses for a selfie with a fan on the streets of Salzburg.