The Mozarteum arts university in Salzburg has named Reiner Schuhenn as its new Rector.

He’s the former rector of Cologne.

He takes the place of Siegfried Mauser, who has been convicted of sex offences in Munich.

Announcement:

From now on the Orchestra Academy of the Berliner Philharmoniker will be called the Karajan Academy of the Berliner Philharmoniker. The members of the association voted unanimously in favour of the name change proposed by the board, which has already been entered in the register of associations.

Peter Riegelbauer, manager of the Karajan Academy and double bassist with the Berliner Philharmoniker, explained: “The change of name is a tribute to the contribution of Herbert von Karajan, with whom the long success story of the Academy is inextricably linked.”

Karajan founded the Academy, the first institution of its kind in Germany, in 1972, out of concern about the next generation of musicians for the Berliner Philharmoniker. Peter Riegelbauer added: “The Karajan Academy is an unmistakable cultural brand. The clear reference to its founder is an important step towards the perpetuation of the Academy’s outstanding performance record in the future.”

Last night, Cincinnati shuts the doors on the oldest annual piano competition in the US.

This morning, Vancouver announces ‘the 2017 Vancouver International Music Competition to celebrate Canada 150’.

The announcement haplessly fails to say what they are cometing for.

We understand it’s piano, voice and strings.

Here’s the text:
We are proud to announce the 2017 Vancouver International Music Competition to celebrate Canada’s 150^th Birthday! The VIMC is an industry pioneer, offering a worldwide platform for musical and culture exchange, and for young musicians of the world to perform and grow. It is organized by Canada International Arts & Music Society, supported by Canada Music Center. Our purpose is to promote the inheritance and preservation of classical music and to encourage young musicians to explore contemporary and modern music with a focus on Canadian composers. We believe that VIMC will build confidence among young musicians, encourage artistic and professional development, and expose them to the vast opportunities North America has to offer.

Application Deadline: August 15th 2017