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21 May, 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 […]
20 May, 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 […]
20 May, 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 […]
20 May, 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 […]
19 May, 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 […]
19 May, 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 […]
19 May, 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 […]
18 May, 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 […]
18 May, 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 […]
18 May, 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, […]
17 May, 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 […]
17 May, 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 […]
17 May, 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 […]
16 May, 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 […]
16 May, 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 […]
16 May, 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 […]
15 May, 2023

Lawrence Edelson Named Common Director of Chicago Opera Theater, Launching its 50th Anniversary Season

May twelve, two thousand twenty-three (Chicago) — After a three-month nationwide search, the Chicago Opera Theater (COT) Board of Directors […]
15 May, 2023

The Oberlin Conservatory's Poiesis Quartet Sweeps Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, Taking Home Multiple Awards and Prizes

The Oberlin Conservatory-based Poiesis Quartet has been awarded the Prize at the two thousand twenty-three Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, in […]
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