Semperoper Dresden
Photo: Remy Franck
Am 27. April 1867 erlebte Charles Gounods Oper „Roméo et Juliette“ am Pariser Théatre Lyrique ihre Uraufführung. Noch im selben Jahr, am 30. Oktober 1867 fand in Dresden die Deutsche Erstaufführung statt. Nun ist das Werk an der Semperoper erneut zu erleben. Michael Oehme berichtet. Read More →
Paul Haas
The Jackson Symphony (Tennessee) has announced the appointment of Paul Haas as its fourth music director in the symphony’s 65-year history. He’s finishing up his tenure with the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas. Haas is also Music director of the New York Youth Symphony. Read More →
Kennedy Center, Washington
The Trump Administration proposes $257 million boost for Kennedy Center, more than six times its normal annual support. American media report that this funding was specifically requested by the president, who occupied the chairman seat of the Center’s board earlier this year. Read More →
Die Luxemburger Philharmonie, die insbesondere während der Pandemie weniger Geld ausgab, als sie durch staatliche Subventionen erhielt, hatte in den letzten Jahren zum Missfallen des Kulturministeriums erhebliche Geldreserven angelegt. Das kann man als nicht normal und gesund ansehen, auch wenn ein Haus wie die Philharmonie stets über die nötigen Mittel verfügen muss, um Gehälter on ca. 150 Angestellten sowie Künstlergagen termingerecht bezahlen zu können. Read More →
György Kurtag
In 2026, the Philharmonie in Luxembourg celebrates the 100th anniversary of Hungarian composer György Kurtág. Nicknamed ‘the Monk’ for his discreet nature and spiritual approach to music, Kurtág has left a profound mark on the 20th century with works of rare intensity, often inspired by literature. Read More →
The Fondation du Patrimoine has announced the launch under its roof of the Fondation Rocamadour – Musique sacrée (Sacred Music). The aim of this foundation is to support the preservation and development of sacred music. Starting this spring, the Fondation Rocamadour – Musique sacrée will participate, through a program of itinerant concerts, in bringing to life the religious buildings supported by the Fondation du Patrimoine, and to encourage the public’s generosity in support of their restoration. Read More →
Das Eröffnungskonzert der Pfingstfestspiele Baden-Baden am 31. Mai 2025 um 18 Uhr muss aufgrund einer Verletzung von François-Xavier Roth abgesagt werden. Der designierte Chefdirigent des SWR Symphonieorchesters hat sich vor wenigen Tagen die Schulter gebrochen. Read More →
Joseph Bastian
c) Astrid Ackermann
The French Orchestre Dijon Bourgogne has announced the reappointment, after a first term, of its principal conductor Joseph Bastian, until 2028. Read More →
Future view of the Philharmonie's back side
(c) Portzamparc / Admin. des Bâtiments Publics
The season 2025/26 of the Philharmonie in Luxembourg has been announced, and by concentrating on Pizzicato’s core stuff (the house offers much more than classical music) one can notice a lot of very well-known names in the program brochure. Read More →
The Chopin in Warsaw has announced 85 participants from 20 countries. But 65% of those candidates come from three countries, China, Japan, and Poland, 34% alone from China.
