Bayerische Staatsoper München
Siemens und die Bayerische Staatsoper digitalisieren den Klang des Nationaltheaters in München. Der Pressemitteilung zufolge ist das Ergebnis ‘ein digitaler Zwilling’, der Akustik, Orchesteranordnungen und Saalkonfigurationen in einem realitätsgetreuen akustischen 3D-Modell simuliert. Read More →
The Bernstein family has announced the death of Alexander Bernstein, 70, son of the conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein. Father of Anya, brother of Nina and Jamie, he was vice president and treasurer of the Leonard Bernstein Office, and the founder of ‘Artful Learning, Inc.
Stewart French a classical musician and filmmaker based in London, announces the launch of ‘Fly On The Wall: The Collection (2015-25)’, an online exhibition of films of many classical musicians. Read More →
Following a worldwide search that attracted more than 100 conductors, the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra has appointed Mexican conductor Felipe Tristán as its new Artistic Director, effective September 2025. Read More →
(c) HfM Weimar
Zu einem Zeitpunkt kurz nachdem der amerikanische faschistische Diktator den Rückzug der MAGA-USA aus der UNESCO angekündigt hat, teilt die Liszt-Musikhochschule aus Weimar mit, dass der Weimarer Lehrstuhl für Transkulturelle Musikforschung – UNESCO Chair on Transcultural Music Studies – bis zum 30. Juni 2029 verlängert wurde. Read More →
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA in Vancouver, Washington, has received a $1,250,000 gift from Dr. Michael C. Liu to commemorate his wife, Nien-Wei Hsiao. The orchestra’s chamber music series will be renamed, with an endowment fund established. Read More →
Kennedy Center, Washington
A Republican Congressman’s proposal to rename the Kenedy Center’s Opera Gouse after Meania Trump fueled harsh comments. The Saint Louis Post wrote: « A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, said Shakespeare, but the Orwellian name games played by our current president and his congressional lackeys truly stink. » Read More →
Monserrat Caballé
The Montserrat Caballé Foundation is facing an eviction order for non-payment of rent for its headquarters, located in Muntaner street in Barcelona, whose eviction the judge has set for next October 3. Read More →
Kennedy Center, Washington
House Republicans moved forward with an effort to rename the Kennedy Center Opera House after first lady Melania Trump just months after President Donald Trump seized control of the national arts center and established himself as chairman. Read More →
The European Union Youth Orchestra (EUYO) has announced its Summer Tour 2025, which will take place across Austria, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands. Read More →
