Since the beginning of the new season, the Kennedy Center’s trump-guided directorship decided that the National Symphony Orchestra has to play the American national anthem at the beginning of every concert. Before they did so on very special occasions only. Read More →
The Paris based Carolyn Carlson Dance Company has announced that it will shut down. Read More →
Semyon Bychkov
(c) Petra Hajska
The Paris National Opera, has announced the appointment of Semyon Bychkov (73) as music director, effective August 1, 2028, for four seasons. Read More →
Donald Trump may have his name added on the building, but it’s still the Kennedy Center to Congress. Read More →
Vom 1. Januar 2026 bis Ende Juni 2027 schließt das Grand de Genève wegen Sanierung. Die Arbeiten begreifen den Austausch der Bühnenmaschinerie, die akustische Verbesserung des Orchestergrabens sowie die Verbesserung der Akustik. Read More →
Der Schweizer Musiker Peter-Lukas Graf ist gestern einen Tag vor seinem 97. Geburtstag verstorben. Read More →
Leonardo Garcia Alarcon (c) Tonhalle / Susanne Diesner
The mayor of La Plata, Julio Alak, welcomed the conductor Leonardo García Alarcón to the Hall of Agreements at the Municipal Palace. During the meeting, the artist was honored with the title of Guest of Honor, highlighting his contribution to classical music and his connection to the city. Read More →
American musical composer Stephen Schwartz said that he will not be part of a planned May event at the Kennedy Center after its board voted last month to add Donald Trump’s name to the venue. Read More →
Tarmo Peltokoski
(c) Apollo Artists
After being forced to take a break since last fall due to overwork, Finnish conductor Tarmo Peltokoski, 25, will return to Toulouse and the Orchestre National du Capitole, where he is music director, next March, the orchestra announced. Read More →
Mischa Maisky
(c) Hideki Shiozawa
Angesichts der verheerenden Brandkatastrophe in Crans-Montana und aus Respekt vor den Opfern und ihren Angehörigen hat der Veranstalter Crans-Montana Classics ein Konzert mit Mischa Maisky, Sascha und Lily Maisky sowie den Cameristi della Scala unter Rotem Nir am gestrigen 1. Januar sowie das Familienkonzert mit Peter und der Wolf von heute Nachmittag abgesagt.
