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13th May: Valery Gergiev believes children must be exposed to classical music, the Berlin Philharmonic have not found a new conductor and the Houston Symphony orchestra expand community outreach

Wednesday 13th May 2015

Classical News

In today’s news Valery Gergiev, speaking at the press briefing for the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition yesterday, has said that young children need to be exposed to classical music but too much pressure can turn them away. The Berlin Philharmonic have failed to elect a new chief conductor to replace Sir Simon Rattle and the Houston Symphony Orchestra is expanding it’s community outreach.

The Times

Don Carlo Gesualdo: the man who made music out of double murder

After Gesualdo murdered his wife and her lover on October 16, 1590, he tried to murder them again.

Classic FM

Valery Gergiev exclusive: ‘It’s hugely important for young children to be included in the great world of classical music’

Russian conductor Valery Gergiev has said that he believes it’s vital for young children to be exposed to classical music.

Classical Music Magazine

Gergiev: ‘competitions can push young musicians to become sportsmen’

At a press briefing for the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition yesterday, Valery Gergiev warned of the pressures facing young musicians.

Die Zeit

Der Dirigent ist überschätzt

Die Berliner Philharmoniker lassen sich Zeit mit der Wahl ihres Chefs. Die Aufregung darum hat mit der Klassik nicht viel zu tun, zeugt aber von ihrer Faszinationskraft.

Die Welt

Kein Flughafen, keine Staatsoper, kein Dirigent

Umsonst mitgefiebert. Die Berliner Philharmoniker, das vielleicht beste Orchester der Welt, nehmen sich mehr Zeit, um einen neuen Chefdirigenten zu wählen. Und das ist gut so.

Concerti

Tradition und Flair statt kalter Retortenstadt

Ein neuer Konzertsaal eröffnet am Harburger Kaufhauskanal – in einem fast 200 Jahre alten Fachwerkspeicher

Epoch Times

Berliner Philharmoniker: Chefdirigenten-Wahl ergebnislos: Keiner ist der Richtige

Die Berliner Philharmoniker haben es nicht geschafft sich auf einen neuen Chef zu einigen: Weder Christian Thielemann, Andris Nelsons, Gustavo Dudamel oder Daniel Barenboim ist es geworden. Keiner ist der Richtige, mit dem sie alle einverstanden sind.

Classicalite

Houston Symphony Orchestra Expands Community Outreach, Creates Four New Full-Time Positions

In an effort to keep the community at bay, the Houston Symphony has created four full-time positions for string musicians. The effort comes as part of an outreach program that accommodates an increasingly diverse city.

Twitter

BBC Proms TeamListen to at 11- Proms in the Park Hyde Park headliner revealed and news from the Parks around the country

ISM We’re wishing violinist and supporter a very happy birthday today! Enjoy the sunshine!

valery-gergiev-1369729938-article-0Russian conductor Valery Gergiev has said that he believes it’s vital for young children to be exposed to classical music. Photo: Classic FM