AskonasHolt, under new management this past half-year, has pulled several early plums out of its Christmas pudding. In addition to Joyce DiDonato, whose switch we

David Blenkinsop, a Yorkshireman, turned the Perth arts festival truly original and international as its director from 1977 to 1999. Before that, he was a

Many happy returns to a dear friend, Menahem Pressler. He’s playing with Rattle and the Berlin Phil on New Year’s Eve.

The soprano has taken down a post on her Facebook page, explaining why she gave a million roubles ($19,000) to the opera house in war-torn Donestsk,

Whatever became of flowing gowns and Away in a Manger? Still, at least they sing in tune… From the publicity blurb: Out of the Blue,

A month ago, power brokers in Seville, Spain, split the music directorship between the incumbent political pet Pedro Halffter, who had been rejected by the

Madrid’s Teatro Rreal has put its finances in order. It now claims to have, at 30 percent of total revenue, the lowest level of state

It’s about to be announced that Dame Fanny Waterman will retire as chairman and artistic director of the Leeds Piano Competition after next year’s round