A tour of Germany by the St Petersburg Chamber Orchestra was stopped last week in Cologne.
Police inspected the orchestra’s bus and found it unsafe, with damaged brakes and missing wheel nuts.
Forced to leave the bus, the 40 musicians were shuttled to their next destination in small vehicles.
Report here.
From Deutsche Welle:
Star conductor Alondra de la Parra is both reporter and protagonist in DW’s unique new series “Musica Maestra.” She will be appearing in 26 web-videos and six television shows….
Alondra de la Parra, a renowned conductor from Mexico, invites viewers behind the scenes of the music world as she speaks with distinguished musicians from around the world….
Alondra de la Parra represents a new type of classical musician, said DW’s Director General Peter Limbourg.
“She thinks according to the new rule of modern execution of classical music and doesn’t shy away from other genres. She uses social media like a pop star and makes great music accessible to many young people. And she is a great conductor in a male-dominated field.”
From our pals at Scherzo in Madrid:
