The Vienna Philharmonic have named Andris Nelsons.

He says: ‘It is an incredible honour to have been invited to conduct the legendary New Year’s concerts with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. I have enjoyed many years of wonderful music-making with this extraordinary orchestra, and the prospect of continuing the tradition of sharing the joy of music on this special occasion gives me immense pleasure.’

 

Richard Weiner, who died on Sunday, was a member of the Cleveland Orchestra for 48 years, all but five of them as principal percussion player.

He was also co-chair of percussion and co-head of the winds and percussion division at the Cleveland Institute of Music and a vibrant personality on the Cleveland music scene.

 

 

1 Detroit will name a woman music director

2 Arts Council England fixes Brexit bailout for struggling London orchestras

3  The Met will depend on Yannick’s rich Canadian ladies

4 There will be turbulence in Paris as Philharmonie takes control of orchestra.

5 Seven more Nordic conductors will sign to the same London agency.

6 James Levine will attempt a comeback.

7 A US  university will ban the rape scene in Tosca.