Vale, Maestro: Sir Andrew Davis (1944–2024)
By Michael Vincent on April 22, 2024
The classical music world mourns the loss of Sir Andrew Davis, renowned conductor and music director, who passed away unexpectedly at 80.
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By Michael Vincent on April 22, 2024
The classical music world mourns the loss of Sir Andrew Davis, renowned conductor and music director, who passed away unexpectedly at 80.
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In an unprecedented move, the Tolkien Estate has given its nod to the first-ever opera based on "The Lord of the Rings".
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on April 8, 2024
Meet the fresh face wunderkind of classical music in Chicago: 28-year-old Finnish conductor Klaus Mäkelä.
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By Michael Vincent on March 25, 2024
Once revered as the pinnacle of cultural sophistication, opera now sits in the crosshairs of Arts Council England (ACE), which is calling into question the relevance of a genre steeped in history.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on March 11, 2024
Classical music recording juggernaut Naxos has announced that they have acquired the small independent label Chandos Records.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on March 4, 2024
Once-coveted symbols of culture and affluence, China’s middle-class are abandoning their pianos due to financial pressures and a shift in cultural norms.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on February 19, 2024
In a shocking turn during "The Handmaid's Tale" final performance, the English National Opera issued layoff notices to artists mid-show, sparking widespread disapproval amid financial strains and organizational changes
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on February 12, 2024
UK’s Northern Ballet has decided to replace its live orchestra with recordings in upcoming tours.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on February 5, 2024
Fiona Sinclair, chief executive of the Leeds International Piano Competition, shares new data which suggests why female pianists are not competing on equal footing with men in the industry.
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