Remarkable Reviews Following Jakub Hruša and Evgeny Kissin’s Performances with the Vienna Philharmonic
Jakub Hruša and Evgeny Kissin won critical acclaim following four performances at the Musikverein with the Vienna Philharmonic. The programme featured Dvořák’s Othello Overture, Mozart’s Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in A major KV 488 and Lutoslawski’s Concerto for...
Miriam Kutrowatz Stars in ‘Christmas in Vienna’ at the Vienna Konzerthaus
This weekend, soprano Miriam Kutrowatz will star in 'Christmas in Vienna' at the Vienna Konzerthaus. The gala concert, led by artistic director Karl Scheibmaier, welcomes the superstars of classical music to perform in a programme of esteemed classical literature. The...
Juanjo Mena to Conduct the Czech Philharmonic’s Televised New Year Concerts
Juanjo Mena will make his debut with the Czech Philharmonic on New Year’s Day, conducting gala performances at the Rudolfinum in Prague. The orchestra’s prestigious New Year concerts, which were led last year by Maestro Manfred Honeck with an Austrian themed...
Bloomberg 50: Jonathon Heyward Named “One to Watch”!
Jonathon Heyward is “One to Watch” on Bloomberg’s prestigious Bloomberg 50 List. The annual list features leaders of business, politics, science and technology, finance and entertainment who have made major global impact and have “defined the year 2022”. Bloomberg...
Bloomberg 50: Jonathon Heyward Named “One to Watch”!
Jonathon Heyward is “One to Watch” on Bloomberg’s prestigious Bloomberg 50 List. The annual list features leaders of business, politics, science and technology, finance and entertainment who have made major global impact and have “defined the year 2022”....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
tenThing Embark on US Christmas Tour
Next week, tenThing Brass Ensemble kick off their 9-date Christmas tour around the USA. Celebrating the holiday season, the Norwegian brass ensemble takes the audience on a musical journey through Europe and America, from the beautiful fjords of Norway through...
Anthony Gabriele Makes His Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Debut Conducting James Bond Marathon
“An indefatigable Anthony Gabriele shows his wealth of experience in these concerts [and] gracefully conducts a sparkling Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.” – Broadway World Last week, at London’s Royal Albert Hall, Anthony Gabriele made his debut with the Royal...
Anthony Gabriele Makes His Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Debut Conducting James Bond Marathon
"An indefatigable Anthony Gabriele shows his wealth of experience in these concerts [and] gracefully conducts a sparkling Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.” - Broadway World Last week, at London’s Royal Albert Hall, Anthony Gabriele made his debut with the Royal...
Leif Ove Andsnes Concludes European Recital Tour at the National Opera of Bordeaux – 25 Nov 2022
Leif Ove Andsnes concludes his European recital tour tomorrow night (25 Nov) at the National Opera of Bordeaux, France. The programme features Janáček’s Sonata “October 1′ 1905”, Bussin’s Lamento, Beethoven’s Sonata No. 31 and Dvořák’s Poetic Impressions. More...
Jonathon Heyward Makes Concert Debut with the RSNO
This weekend (18 & 19 Nov), Jonathon Heyward returns to the RSNO to conduct the orchestra in a programme of James MacMillan’s Larghetto for Orchestra Scotch Snaps and Beethoven’s Symphony No 7. Pianist Denis Kozhukhin will play Grieg’s Piano Concerto. More...