25th July: Chaos at Argentinian National Symphony Orchestra, Erwin Schrott receives badge of honour
Tuesday 25th July '17
In today's news: Dan McCarroll leaves Warner Bros Records, Cincinnatti Symphony Orchestra introduce new director, Eckart Preu, and chaos at National Symphony Orchestra of Argentina. Festival "Klangwerkstatt" no to take place this year, Elisabeth Gutjahr …
Read15th June: Jose Antonio Abreu, Anna Netrebko and Missy Mazzoli
Friday 15th June '12
The Guardian José Antonio Abreu on Venezuela's El Sistema miracle In a rare interview, José Antonio Abreu talks about his passion for Venezuela's extraordinary musical programme that gives children a route out of poverty. BBC Music Magazine Anna Netrebko and …
Read16th Feb: Interpreting issues, Erwin Schrott and Schubert’s 215th birthday
Thursday 16th February '12
Gramophone A Composer's conduct Should a conductor follow a composer's manuscript or his recordings when interpreting a work? BBC Radio 3 presents eight-day Schubert marathon Station to broadcast 200 hours of music to mark the composer’s 215th birthday LA Times Even …
Read19th January – Shostakovich premiere and in praise of Da Ponte
Thursday 19th January '12
Gramophone Shostakovich Fragment To Receive UK Premiere. Violin sonata section performed at Manchester University. New York Times New York City Opera Announces Deal With Unions. New York City Opera cleared a major obstacle in its effort to forge ahead in …
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