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Semyon Bychkov’s “Mahler Symphony No. 5” is The Times’ Best Classical Record of 2022
Semyon Bychkov's album Mahler Symphony No. 5, featuring the Czech Philharmonic, has been rated the best classical record of 2022 by The Times. In their line-up of 'The 10 Best Classical Records of 2022', journalist Jessica Duchen wrote: "My record of the year is the...

Congratulations to Our Artists Featured in Gramphone’s “Best Classical Music Albums of 2022”!
We would like to congratulate Jakub Hrůša, Steven Isserlis, Vladimir Jurowski, Stéphane Degout, Sandrine Piau, Mitsuko Uchida, Leif Ove Andsnes and Johan Dalene for being featured in Gramophone's 'The Best Classical Musical Albums of 2022'! Jakub Hrůša was awarded for...

Carlo Rizzi, Christian Immler, Johan Dalene and Leif Ove Andsnes Are Awarded in Presto’s “Recordings of the Year 2022”
We would like to congratulate Carlo Rizzi, Christian Immler, Johan Dalene and Leif Ove Andsnes for being awarded in Presto's Recordings of the Year 2022. Carlo Rizzi won 'DVD/Blu-ray of the Year' for conducting Riccardo Zandonai: Francesca da Rimini. Presto wrote,...

Lilian Farahani Performs at Human Rights Charity Concert for Iran at the Oper Frankfurt
Soprano Lilian Farahani performed at a charity concert last night for human rights in Iran, at the Frankfurt Opera. Organized from the initiative of Iranian-Canadian countertenor Cameron Shahbazi, the concert alternated songs, recitations and greetings from...

Stéphane Degout Awarded ‘Male Singer of the Year’ at 2022 International Opera Awards
Baritone Stéphane Degout has been awarded 'Male Singer of the Year' at the 2022 International Opera Awards. Founded in 2013 by Harry Hayman, the International Opera Awards are an annual recognition of the excellence of opera from around the world. The awards are...

Stéphane Denève Wins Critical Acclaim Following His Performances with the New York Philharmonic
Stéphane Denève won critical acclaim following his New York Philharmonic performances at the Lincoln Center at the end of November. On his fourth visit to the orchestra, the programme featured Guillaume Connesson's Céléphaïs from Les Cités de Lovecraft, Ravel's...

Yeol Eum Son and Jonathon Heyward Collaborate with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
This weekend, Yeol Eum Son returns to the United States for her debut with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, with three performances on the 9-11 December. Conducted by Jonathon Heyward, this weekend marks Jonathon’s second time with the orchestra, following a brilliant...

Franz Welser-Möst, Yunchan Lim and Mitsuko Uchida Feature on The New York Times “Best Classical Music Performances of 2022”
As we approach the end of 2022, The New York Times have released their "Best Classical Music Performances of 2022" line-up, written by classical music critic Zachary Woolfe and assistant classical music editor Joshua Barone. The Cleveland Orchestra, conducted by Franz...