
Did George Szell tip Vladimir Horowitz over the edge?
An essay by Bernard Horowitz in a Sony Horowitz box raises the possibility that a remark by the conductor was the straw that broke the
An essay by Bernard Horowitz in a Sony Horowitz box raises the possibility that a remark by the conductor was the straw that broke the
The voice coach Claudia Friedlander has strong views on what should, and should not, appear in an opera review. And who ought not to be
Benjamin Marquise Gilmore, 31, has been named joint concertmaster of London’s Philharmonia Orchestra, alongside Zsolt-Tihamér Visontay. Gilmore will continue to work part-time with the Scottish
From the Boston Camerata: Grieving, we announce the death this morning, from a sudden and massive heart attack, of our dear friend and colleague, British
Germany’s Opus Klassik awards are out. Singers of the year are Joyce DiDonato and Christian Gerhaher. Conductor of the Year is Paavo Järvi. Instrumentalists of
It was the Shanghai Symphony’s encore. Watch clip here.
The foremost US violinist wants some me-time. She is brave. And exceptionally sane. Can’t wait to see that sweater she’s knitting. View this post
The EMI Music Sound Foundation has given £8 million since 1998 to help young people access music education. The Foundation is marking its 21st anniversary
George Fenton on the mechanics his most durable tune. “Newsnight has outlived every other theme tune I’ve ever written.” As #Newsnight approaches its 40th
A statement by Salzburg Festival President Dr. Helga Rabl-Stadler on the subject of Bodyshaming: Congratulations to Kathryn Lewek on her extraordinary artistic achievement as well
Russia’s National Philharmonic Orchestra has announced the sudden death of Nikita Kuklin, its artistic administrator. The statement reads: ‘On August 31, 2019, an employee of
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