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 →
Die 1. Schlossfestspiele Wilhelmsthal bei Eisenach (Thüringen) belebten eine historische Stätte, die die letzten Jahre im Dornröschenschlaf verbracht hat. Über 3.200 Besucher wohnen den Festspielen bei, teilte der Veranstalter mit. Barockmusik bildete den Mittelpunkt des Programms. Read More →
Solistes Européens Luxembourg
(c) SEL
Mit sechs Konzerten im Großen Saal und vier Konzerten im Kammermusiksaal der Philharmonie bieten die Solistes Européens Luxemburg auch in ihrer 36. Spielzeit wieder ein vielseitiges Programm, das aber wieder deutlich klassischer ist, als das Programm des Jubiläumsjahres. Read More →
The French-Lebanese stage director and since 2018 director of the Aix-en-Provence Festival Pierre Audi died suddenly in Beijing, where he was for a revival of one of his productions. He was 67 years old. Read More →
The Delaware Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has announced the appointment of Argentinian-Italian conductor Michelle di Russo as its next Music Director, who will begin her tenure in the 2025-2026 season, coinciding with the launch of the DSO’s milestone 120th season. Read More →
Dmytro Choni
Nach dem Erfolg in 2024 eröffnet in dieser Woche in Stuttgart der zweite Cannstatter Klavierfrühling. Der Verein Cultur in Cannstatt bringt dafür wieder bekannte PianistInnen der Neuen Generation in den Großen Kursaal. Read More →
On May 4, the George Enescu International Festival celebrates the 70th anniversary of the passing of George Enescu, Romania’s most celebrated composer, who died in Paris at the age of 73. In honor of this significant anniversary, the 27th edition of the festival – taking place between August 24 and September 21, 2025 – will present a rich and varied program under the artistic direction of conductor Cristian Măcelaru. Read More →
The future Powell Hall
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After performing at various venues for the past two seasons, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Stéphane Denève will to return to Powell Hall, its home since 1968. Read More →
Charlotte based Opera Carolina has announced the appointment of Italian-born American conductor Stefano Vignati (*1965) as Music Director and Principal Conductor effective May 1, 2025. Read More →
King Donald I of America
The fascist leader in the White House on Thursday signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to the broadcasters PBS and NPR. The order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other federal agencies “to cease Federal funding for NPR and PBS. The policy is clear: Trump eradicates everything which is not 100% aligned with his dictatorial views. The White House, in a social media posting announcing the signing, said the outlets “receive millions from taxpayers to spread radical, woke propaganda disguised as ‘news.’” Read More →
