Canada’s National Arts Centre has appointed 34-year-old UK conductor Alexander Shelley as music director designate of the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa. He officially takes up the role of music director…
Chinese pianist Lang Lang has been awarded the role of UN Messenger of Peace by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon. The role was bestowed upon the pianist with a special focus on…
Ned Rorem has been hailed as ‘the world’s best composer of art songs’ ,. Of course, Rorem is also known, and perhaps even better known, as a diarist. His first book, The…
Ned Rorem has been hailed as ‘the world’s best composer of art songs’ ,. Of course, Rorem is also known, and perhaps even better known, as a diarist. His first book, The…
Taylor Swift leads for UMG artists with nods in five categories including Artist of the Year. Following close behind Taylor Swift is Rihanna, Florida Georgia Line and Robin Thicke who are…
The Academy of Ancient Music has named Jonathan Manners as its new chief executive from January 2014. Currently head of music administration at English National Opera, Manners replaces Michael Garvey, who leaves in…
The 60-year-old Italian conductor has a history with La Scala, having previously been an assistant to Claudio Abbado during his time with the company. The news has surfaced after an Italian newspaper…
The album, simply entitled Mozart Concert Arias , was recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra with Antonio Pappano conducting. Villazón announced the new release via a Facebook post, which read: “Thrilled to announce…
The album, simply entitled Mozart Concert Arias , was recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra with Antonio Pappano conducting. Villazón announced the new release via a Facebook post, which read: “Thrilled to announce…
The album, simply entitled Mozart Concert Arias , was recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra with Antonio Pappano conducting. Villazón announced the new release via a Facebook post, which read: “Thrilled to announce…
