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May 21, 2023

From Rock to Strings: Gregory Harrington's Captivating Violin and Cello Adaptation of U2's 'With or Without You

“With or Without You” is one of U2’s most beloved and classic songs. their one thousand nine hundred eighty-seven album […]

May 21, 2023

Gustavo Dudamel's Triumphant Return: NY Philharmonic Gives a Thunderous Seven-Minute Standing Ovation

Gustavo Dudamel and the NY Philharmonic received a seven-minute standing applause Friday night following his first performance with the orchestra […]

May 21, 2023

Young German Violinist Valerie Steenken Appointed as Concertmaster of Spain's Orquesta Nacional de España

The Madrid-based Orquesta Nacional de España recently named the 23-year-old German violinist Valerie Steenken as its new concertmaster. Steenken was […]

May 20, 2023

Renowned Conductor Carlos Izcaray Extends Contract with AL Symphony Orchestra, Continuing his Inspirational Musical Journey

Conductor Carlos Izcaray will spend a further four years at the AL Symphony Orchestra (ASO), following the renewal of his […]

May 20, 2023

The Surprising Serenade: Riccardo Muti's Intimate Finale with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The countdown to the June culmination of Riccardo Muti’s thirteen-year music directorship of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra took a surprising […]

May 20, 2023

Sir Karl Jenkins' The Armed Man Reaches Record-Breaking 1,000 Weeks on UK Classical Albums Chart; New Composition 'One World' Released

Renowned composer Sir Karl Jenkins has broken chart records by reaching more than 1.000 weeks in the UK Official Classical […]

May 19, 2023

Birmingham's Love Affair with Conductor Kazuki Yamada: A Balloon-Filled Symphony of Joy!

Kazuki Yamada is the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s dynamic new chief conductor and artistic advisor. At the finish of […]

May 19, 2023

Innovative Vocal Ensemble I Fagiolini Signs Exciting Eight-Album Deal with Coro Label for 40th Anniversary Celebrations

The ever-innovative vocal ensemble I Fagiolini, led by founder and director Robert Hollingworth, have signed an eight album deal with […]

May 19, 2023

O/Modernt Composition Award: Christopher Enloe Triumphs with Discourse for Piano Tri

Devised by the violinist Hugo Ticciati, the concept of O/Modernt (translated as ‘Un/Modern’) celebrates the past as a source of […]

May 18, 2023

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Receives $25 Million Grant to Launch Your DSO – Excite, Inspire, Engage, Phase II: A $100 Million Philanthropic Endeavor for the Future of Music in Dallas

DALLAS, TX (May eleven, two thousand twenty-three) – Today the Dallas Symphony Orchestra announced a $25 million challenge grant the […]

May 18, 2023

Osaka International Chamber Music Contest Celebrates 30 Years of Artistic Excellence: Final Circular and Distinguished Jury Revealed!

First presented in one thousand nine hundred ninety-third, the Osaka International Chamber Music Contest is open to ensembles of all […]

May 18, 2023

English National Opera Announces Ambitious 2023/2024 Season Amidst Challenges

English National Opera has revealed a two thousand twenty-three/twenty-four season with nine productions after a “challenging” year. The Handmaid’s Tale, […]

May 17, 2023

Embrace of Love and Sorrow: WNO Presents Giacomo Puccini's 'La bohème' in a Captivating Production

Giacomo Puccini’s “La bohème” is currently gracing the stage of the Kennedy Middle Opera Ho in the WA National Opera’s […]

May 17, 2023

Jasmine Choi, 'Goddess of the Flute,' to Dazzle in Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra's Season Finale

One of the world’s grand flautists will carry out as a soloist with the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra. Jasmine Choi is […]

May 17, 2023

The 58th Markneukirchen Competition Concludes: José Trigo Wins First Prize in the Double Bass Category

The double bass category of the fifty-eighth Markneukirchen Competition, which is held annually with instrument categories alternating each year, has […]

May 16, 2023

Michael Spyres' Electrifying Performance of 'Nessun Dorma': A Triumph of Passion and Power

“Vincerò!” or “I will win!” – it’s the well-known and always emotional climax to the aria Puccini’s opera Turandot. The […]

May 16, 2023

Jörg Widmann Appointed Principal Visitor Conductor of NDR Radiophilharmonie: A Harmonious Fusion of Past and Present

HarrisonParrott is delighted to announce the appointment of Jörg Widmann as Principal Visitor Conductor of NDR Radiophilharmonie with effect two […]

May 16, 2023

Violinist Stefan Jackiw's $30,000 Bow Shatters Mid-Performance: A Rare Mishap in Music History

The violinist Stefan Jackiw has sportingly uploaded footage of the moment his $30.000 bow breaks while playing a vigorous portion […]

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