BACKIn today’s news: Philharmonia app for PlayStation, Lichfiel Garrick has a classical twist, and Beatles manager get honoured by tribute. Ainars Rubikis becomes the new principal conductor of the Komische Oper Berlin, and Karel Mark Chichon, principal conductor of the Deutsche Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern steps down. The National Symphony Orchestra records a vinyl album.
The Guardian
Artist’s tribute to Beatles manager
Turner prize winner honours Brian Epstein for 50th anniversary of Sgt Pepper album
Classical Music Magazine
Philharmonia launches app on PlayStationVR
The Philharmonia Orchestra has become the first symphony orchestra to release a VR app on the PlayStationVR platform.
The Telegraph
From Monty Python to Louis Armstrong: the 78 best funeral songs
Which songs are played the most at funerals?
Burton Mail
Julian Lloyd Webber pays a visit to Repton School to judge music competition
Acclaimed musician Julian Lloyd Webber has praised the high standard of music teaching and abilities at Repton School.
Lichfield Live
The Opera Boys bring a classical twist to the Lichfield Garrick
Classical crossover will be on offer as the Opera Boys come to Lichfield.
Tagesspiegel
Komische Oper: Neuer Generalmusikdirektor
Nach Tagesspiegel-Informationen wird der Lette Ainars Rubikis an der Komischen Oper Nachfolger des Musikchefs Henrik Nánási. Der dirigierte zum Abschied Mahlers Vierte.
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Karel Mark Chichon, Chefdirigent der Deutschen Radio Philharmonie, zurückgetreten
Saarbrücken – Der Chefdirigent der Deutschen Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern, Karel Mark Chichon, hat nach Angaben des Saarländischen Rundfunks (SR) seinen sofortigen Rücktritt erklärt.
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Beim Bodenseefestival gibt es vier Wochen lang Klassik, Jazz, Tanz, Schauspiel sowie Literatur aus den USA zu entdecken
BBC news
One orchestra’s one-take wonder
The National Symphony Orchestra has made a “direct cut” album, recorded straight to vinyl.
Mail Online
Met Opera faces questions as it marks big anniversary
The Metropolitan Opera is pulling out the finery this weekend to mark its golden anniversary at New York’s Lincoln Center, but the celebration comes at a tough moment for opera in the United States.
South China Morning Post
Choreographers Yuh Egami and Ricky Hu talk about moving Bizet’s ballet to contemporary Asia, changing the characters around and using a score from 1967 with additions by Hong Kong rock musician Mike Orange.
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Spanish opera singer Placido Domingo will be one of the stars of the Met Opera’s anniversary bash