Most Read Today:
-
RIP
British cello legend dies, 85
Friends are reporting the death today of Rohan…
-
Orchestras
Can we still afford to pay live musicians?
From a brilliant FT column by mathematician Tim…
-
Orchestras
Concertgebouw gives pianist a medal
The Amsterdam concert hall surprised its Sunday-morning soloist…
-
Opera
Top soprano: Why I have moved to Vienna
The Lithuanian-born singer Asmik Grigorian is opting for…
Latest News:
-
News
Revitalised Dallas gets a Ring next year
Fabio Ljuisi has included a complete Wagner Ring…
-
Daily Comfort Zone
Alone and away? Dear Alma says: Go for it
Dear Alma I teach three times a year…
-
Ruth Leon recommends
Ruth Leon’s Pocket Theatre Review
The Merchant of Venice – Criterion Theatre This…
-
Orchestras
Which orchestra is this at Carnegie Hall?
A selection of today’s rehearsal pics. ANSWER: It’s…
-
Orchestras
Maestros and their motor cars (46): Elgar’s had two wheels
The English composer rode a Sunbeam bike.
-
Orchestras
Finnish maestro: I’m the Jesus of music
The uncontainable Leif Segerstam turned 80 today. Covid…
-
News
Two tenors dump Australia
Plácido Domingo and Jose Carreras have cancelled this…
-
News
A sing-along to die for
Message received: American composer Michael John Trotta has…
-
Opera
Wanted: 1 grand piano for treetop opera studio
Never knowingly underestimated, the enterprising Wasfi Kani has…
-
Ruth Leon recommends
Ruth Leon recommends…. Memphis – BroadwayHD
Memphis – BroadwayHD Click here to watch His…
-
Uncategorized
Maestros and their motor cars (45): My Mexican jalopy
This is the outstanding Mexican composer Manuel Ponce…
-
Daily Comfort Zone
Watch: Holst’s take on Purcell
The Holst Singers have a new video of…
-
Orchestras
Last Tabuteau oboist dies
From the Curtis archive: Tuesday brought sad news…
-
Opera
A Met victory for Ukraine
From the conductor Oksana Lyniv: It just happened!!!…
-
Album Of The Week
Benjamin Britten’s lost Viennese accent
From the Lebrecht Album of the Week: Among…
-
Opera
Welsh maestros appeal to Arts Council England (some hopes!)
The following statement was published this morning: Dear…
-
News
Breaking: Two agents and artists move to AskonasHolt
Askonas Holt has signed two disaffected agents with…
-
Daily Comfort Zone
How to lose at competitions (and still stay sane)
From my latest monthly essay in The Critic…
-
Orchestras
Dear Alma, I’m all aches and pains
Our agony aunt knows the meaning of agony:…
-
Opera
In Salzburg, Netrebko starts work with Pappano
Rehearsals have commenced on the Easter Festival’s La…
-