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By Sara Schabas on October 30, 2023
Cambridge University has cancelled performances of Handel’s Saul due to its similarities to the situation in the Middle East.
(Continue reading)By Sara Schabas on October 30, 2023
The BBC has named Bill Chandler as new director of the BBC Symphony and Chorus and Adam Szabo as new director of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on October 23, 2023
By Sara Schabas on October 23, 2023
The London auction house Christie’s is selling manuscripts by composers including Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Mozart, Verdi, Bach and Wagner.
(Continue reading)By Sara Schabas on October 23, 2023
Last week, a study in the Equality, Diversion and Inclusion journal highlighted major gender imbalances in the US opera sector.
(Continue reading)By Sara Schabas on October 16, 2023
A new report from the Berlin Centre for Musicians’ Medicine surveying over 900 violinists revealed some surprising new findings.
(Continue reading)By Sara Schabas on October 16, 2023
Joana Mallwitz will be the chief conductor at Berlin’s Konzerthaus.
(Continue reading)By Sara Schabas on October 16, 2023
Conductor and founder of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim, calls for peace.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on October 10, 2023
Ever wondered why you feel so connected to people at a live music concert? Turns out, it's not just in your head — it's in your heart and sweaty palms too.
(Continue reading)By Sara Schabas on October 10, 2023
Violinist Gidon Kremer was announced as the winner of the €10,000 Beethoven Prize.
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