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.

Dominique Meyer
(c) Wiener Staatsoper/ M.Po

French cultural manager Dominique Meyer, 70, former Superintendent of La Scala, has been elected president of the Teatro Sociale di Como (Italy) has a new president. Read More →

Philharmonie Luxembourg
(c) Wade Zimmermann

The Philharmonic in Luxembourg has announced that Kit Armstrong and Renaud Capuçon will be Artist in Focus (or Artists in Residence as other institutions say) during the upcoming season 2025/26. Read More →

Kazuki_Yamada
(c) Zuzanna Specjal

Kazuki Yamada, seit 2016 künstlerischer und musikalischer Leiter des Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo (OPMC), wird nach dem Ende seiner dritten Amtszeit im August 2026 seinen Vertrag nicht mehr verlängern. Das Orchester teilte mit, dass es bereits den Rekrutierungsprozess eingeleitet hat. Read More →

Paavo Järvi
(c) Bruno Fidrych

For the first time in its history, the Luxembourg Philharmonic will have an entire season without a Music Director. Gustavo Gimeno is ending his tenure at the end of the current season. The 2025/26 season was announced today at the Philharmonie in Luxembourg. Read More →