Hi,
I’m Colin Anderson, a writer on music and the editor of Classical Source.
Welcome to my Column, a bit of a blog: news, reviews, things to watch, and other posts to read; a mix of things. I hope you like the contents.
Cheers, Col
Baltimore Symphony Fires Principal Flute.
"The Baltimore Symphony has fired Emily Skala for spreading conspiracy theories in her social media posts. CEO Peter Kjome said the “dismissal was the necessary and appropriate reaction to this behavior.” She now accuses the BSO of violating her constitutional...
Edinburgh International Festival Returns Live Performance To Scotland.
6 August, Edinburgh: Edinburgh International Festival launches tomorrow, pioneering the return of live performance to Scotland and marking the first live festival performances for almost two years. The world’s leading performing arts festival features a diverse...
BSO Appoints Earl Lee as New Assistant Conductor.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra has appointed Korean-Canadian conductor Earl Lee as the orchestra’s new assistant conductor for a two-year term beginning with the 2021–22 season. He will join the Boston Symphony Orchestra for his first podium appearance as...
Yoav Levanon, the young Israeli-French piano prodigy signs an exclusive contract with Warner Classics.
Aged 17, Yoav Levanon has already a remarkable career: having won numerous international prizes, he has played on prestigious stages all over the world, with high-level partners, and has received an enthusiastic welcome from both the public and the critics, who salute...
Vladimir Ashkenazy – New Bach recording from the decca legend. Over half a century after his first. Released on October 15.
Brought together on this unique double album are Ashkenazy’s latest Bach recording of English Suites 1-3 and his first-ever Bach recording from 1965, the Concerto in D minor. An astonishing 56 years and a lifetime’s experience of this timeless music span the two...
BBC Proms update: Liza Ferschtman replaces Jennifer Pike, August 10.
Parallel Universes – Tuesday 10 August Jennifer Pike has withdrawn from this Prom due to unforeseen circumstances. We are grateful to Liza Ferschtman [pictured] who will now be performing the Sibelius Violin Concerto. The programme remains unchanged and details can...
ISM welcomes Treasury backed reinsurance scheme but questions delayed support.
Responding to the Treasury backed reinsurance scheme for live events Deborah Annetts, ISM Chief Executive said, “The introduction of a government-backed reinsurance scheme is an enormously positive step and musicians will breathe a sigh of relief today. We have world...
BBC Proms 2021 – City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra – Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla conducts Symphonies by Ruth Gipps (No.2), Thomas Adès (The Exterminating Angel), and Johannes Brahms (No.3).
Thursday, August 5, 2021, Royal Albert Hall, London Broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 from 7.30 p.m., and later shown on BBC Four Radio 3 trailed this Prom with typical remorselessness – if Mirga is so “charismatic”, did the concert need to be ‘sold’ in this irritating...
![Percy Grainger’s Handel in the Strand, in Henry Wood’s arrangement: BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Bramwell Tovey [Proms 2019]](http://www.colinscolumn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/wood-400x250.jpg)
Percy Grainger’s Handel in the Strand, in Henry Wood’s arrangement: BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Bramwell Tovey [Proms 2019]
Sir Henry Wood (1869-1944) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKP8uoj9B7Q