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16 October, 2023

Calder Quartet's Enigmatic Performance: A Journey Through Sound and Sensation

In the Calder Quartet's concert for San Francisco Performances on October 10, I experienced a disconcerting sensation, as if I […]

15 October, 2023

Symphonic Solidarity: The Cleveland Orchestra Cancels Israel Tour Amid Gaza Strip Violence

In light of the ongoing violence in the Gaza strip, The Cleveland Orchestra has decided to cancel its scheduled tour […]

14 October, 2023

Joana Mallwitz's Remarkable Rise to Berlin's Konzerthaus: A Cate Blanchett Comparison Sparks Buzz

Joana Mallwitz assumed the position of chief conductor at Berlin's Konzerthaus last month. Her appointment has sparked widespread comparisons on […]

13 October, 2023

Barry Shiffman's Artistic Directorship Extends to 2028: A Journey of Music, Innovation, and Community Enrichment at the Rockport Chamber Music Festival

Barry Shiffman will continue to serve as the Artistic Director of the Rockport Chamber Music Festival and contribute to its […]

12 October, 2023

Musica Fiata and La Cappella Ducale: A Harmonious Journey through History, Rewarded with the Heinrich Schütz Prize

In 2023, for the first time, Roland Wilson's two period-instrument ensembles, Musica Fiata and La Cappella Ducale, will jointly receive […]

11 October, 2023

Dayner Tafur-Díaz Triumphs at the German Conducting Award: A Maestro's Journey from Trumpeter to Conductor

Conductor Dayner Tafur-Díaz achieved several significant awards at the recent German Conducting Award, a prestigious international competition for young conductors […]

10 October, 2023

Symphony Maestro from Romania to the Philippines: Horst Hans Bäcker's Remarkable Journey and Tie for Second Place in the 2022 WorldVision Composers Contest

Horst Hans Bäcker, originally from Romania and currently residing in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, co-founded the Cagayan de Oro Symphony […]

9 October, 2023

Michael Sachs Resigns from Key Roles at Cleveland Institute of Music Amidst Management Culture Concerns

In different words, Michael Sachs, who serves as the principal trumpet player for the Cleveland Orchestra, has stepped down from […]

8 October, 2023

Eric Nathan Takes the Baton: A New Era for Collage New Music in 2024/25

Established in 1972, Collage New Music, a GRAMMY-nominated ensemble, holds the distinction of being the oldest group of its kind […]

7 October, 2023

New Talents Join the Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Cornelia Sommer and Luciano Valdes Shine Bright in 2023/24 Season

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has recently added two new members to their team: Cornelia Sommer as the Second Bassoonist […]

6 October, 2023

Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2023: Celebrating a Century of Musical Excellence

Established in 1977, the Gramophone Classical Music Awards is an annual event that aims to acknowledge outstanding accomplishments in the […]

5 October, 2023

San Francisco Symphony's Musicians Secure New Two-Year Contract Amidst Challenges

The San Francisco Symphony's (SFS) Board of Governors and the Orchestra's Musicians have officially approved a new two-year collective bargaining […]

4 October, 2023

An American Symphony: Celebrating Music from the USA with the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra

In different words, the spokeswoman, Lynda Bartram, mentioned that the music selection with an American theme offers a varied and […]

3 October, 2023

Rilian Trio Takes Top Honors at the 2023 Trondheim International Chamber Music Competition

Established in the year 2000, the Trondheim International Chamber Music Competition (TICC) of Norway is organized every two years. It […]

2 October, 2023

The Salzburg Festival: Radical Reinventions in Opera Staging - A Dive into Regietheater with Mozart, Verdi, and Gluck

The Salzburg Festival, known for its classical music tradition, recently featured two new operas that exemplify regietheater, allowing directors to […]

1 October, 2023

Harmonizing Futures: SFCM and Opus 3 Artists' Inaugural Internship Program Empowers Emerging Musicians

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) and Opus 3 Artists, an artist management company based in New York, have […]

30 September, 2023

Yehudi Menuhin School Welcomes Renowned Artists Julian Bliss and Sally Beamish for Exciting Residency Program

In 1963, the Yehudi Menuhin School (YMS) was established by violinist Yehudi Menuhin to nurture musically gifted children worldwide. Presently, […]

29 September, 2023

Renowned Conductor Christian Thielemann to Lead State Opera in Berlin: A New Era of Musical Excellence

In different words, the announcement from Berlin states that Christian Thielemann, a renowned German conductor, will take over as the […]

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