King Donald I of America
About a dozen cast members of Les Misérables intend to not play when the fascist dictator Trump attends the Kennedy Center performance of the musical on 11 June, according to CNN. Read More →
The Festival d’Aix en Provence has announced the appointment of Bernard Foccroulle as advisor for the 2025 edition. « In the wake of Pierre Audi’s sudden death, the major partners, teams and artists of the Aix en Provence Festival are mobilized and hard at work to prepare the 2025 edition and present it as he would have wished, as a tribute to his artistic vision and commitment. Read More →
Francisco Coll
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has announced a gift of $1 million from long-time patrons Peter and Margie Kelk. Their gift will fund creative programming and new commissions for six seasons, including works by Francisco Coll, Bekah Simms, and the 2025/26 NextGen Composers, Darren Xu, Jesse Plessis, and Sophie Dupuis.
Photo: Remy Franck
A very high percentage of the Philharmonie Luxembourg’s season concerts are dedicated to and designed for young audiences to spark the musical curiosity of children and teenagers. Age-appropriate concerts, creative workshops, and participatory projects invite young people to explore the world of sound in playful and immersive ways. Read More →
Das Leipziger Gewandhaus und die Stiftung Zukunft Gewandhaus zu Leipzig Projekte gGmbH haben heute den neuen Klassiksender Gewandhaus Radio vorgestellt. Das Gewandhaus ist damit das erste Konzerthaus, das über ein eigenes Radioprogramm verfügt. Die Leitung des Senders hat Martin Hoffmeister, ein erfahrener Journalist und Radiomacher, der auch Board-Mitglied der International Classic Music Awards (ICMA) ist. Remy Franck berichtet von der Pressekonferenz in Leipzig. Read More →
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 →
