Colin’s back in hospital…
...it's not Covid-19 related, he had a couple of falls at the weekend and he admitted himself for tests. I have reminded him that drinking wine is not to be classed as one of his five-pieces of fruit a day, but I am assured that wasn't the cause. Colin will be back...
Many Happy Returns to my friend Henry … Bach’s Cello Suites played by Yo-Yo Ma at the Proms.
H, as he is often known, has a fondness for the cello, so my gift of thanks to him, for being a bubble extraordinaire during the pandemic, is the audio of Johann Sebastian Bach's six Cello Suites as played as a set by Yo-Yo Ma during BBC Proms 2015 at the Royal Albert...
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Kirill Petrenko and the Berliner Philharmoniker: The beginning of a partnership [Berliner Philharmoniker Recordings, CDs & Blu-ray DVDs].
Recorded at concerts given either side of the October 2015 announcement that Kirill Petrenko would be the next Chief Conductor of the Berliner Philharmoniker, starting his tenure on August 19, 2019, the chosen repertoire for this release – superbly recorded on five...
Louisville Orchestra focuses on inclusion in 2021-22.
Now in its eighth season under the inspired and inspiring leadership of galvanizing young Music Director Teddy Abrams, the Louisville Orchestra celebrates diverse musical voices in 2021-22, with works by composers of color and women...
Martin (“Marty”) Bookspan Dies at 94.
"Bookspan, a critic, broadcaster, author, producer, and all-around (non-singing) “voice of classical music” died April 29 at his home in Aventura, FL. He was a key contributor to countless groups, from the Boston Symphony to the NY Phil to PBS." [Musical America...
Chicago Symphony Is Back.
"In late May, for the first time in 14 months, the CSO will perform before a live audience in Orchestra Hall. Concerts for brass and percussion, string ensembles, and orchestra will be led by Michael Mulcahy, Erina Yashima, and Edo de Waart [pictured]." [Musical...
Academy of St Martin in the Fields welcomes back in-person audiences from 22 May.
After a successful series of streamed concerts, Academy of St Martin in the Fields are delighted to be welcoming back in person audiences from Saturday 22 May at its namesake church St. Martin-in-the-Fields as part of the Arts venue’s...
Minnesota Orchestra and Music Director Osmo Vänskä to Present Concerts of Remembrance and Reflection on May 14 and May 28.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA (MAY 7, 2021) — Minnesota Orchestra and Music Director Osmo Vänskä will perform two concerts on Friday, May 14 and Friday, May 28 that have been programmed in response to the turbulence in Minneapolis and the world over the past...
Past and present YCAT artists come together to perform a chamber concert as part of Saffron Hall’s free digital concert series.
Jess Gillam, Ben Goldscheider, Tabea Debus © Kaupo Kikkas. Heath Quartet © Simon Way 14 May 2021, 7:30pm Saffron Hall continues its series of free-to-view digital performances with ‘YCAT Artist Showcase’, a chamber concert featuring both past and present YCAT artists...