The voice teacher Claudia Friedlander attended a 2011 New York masterclass by the German bass, who died yesterday. Here’s what she learned: At 72, the veteran

From Mandhira De Saram, violinist at the Ligeti Quartet: (This is the) 2nd time National Express Coaches has not allowed me on A6 coach to London Stansted

We like the sound of the first string quartet biennale in Amsterdam, taking place next January. Here are the participants:   • Brentano String Quartet

The Deutsche Bühnenverein has just announced a pay rise for all employees at state theatres and opera houses, including chorus and orchestra musicians. The increase, backdated

The organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have announced a new talent show for amateur choirs, to be known as Eurovision Choir of the Year.

Richard K. Smucker succeeds Dennis W. LaBarre today as Board President of the Cleveland Orchestra. Smucker is Executive Chairman of The J.M. Smucker Company, an $8

As the orchestra redefines itself after its founder’s death, Tim Miller – a banker – has been named Chairman of the Board of Directors. Alan

We’re not sure why this press release, a year old, has just dropped into the Slipped Disc inbox. But its content may be of interest

The Danish culture minister Mette Bock, 100 days in office, is proposing to disband the DR orchestras and choruses, sell the concert hall and redefine

Lawyers for the distinguished Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki have issued a statement in response to a website report that the musician had been ‘used operationally’ on