Barenboim will perform Beethoven’s funeral march in Abbado tribute
Barenboim was a close friend of Claudio Abbado and joined him on stage at La Scala when Abbado made his comeback in 2012 after a bout of ill health. The…
Free watch on digitalconcerthall dot com , all the Abbado-Berliner Philharmoniker concerts
To comemorate its former Chief Conductor Claudio Abbado, who died yesterday, the Berliner Philharmoniker has made available many of the concerts they recorded together at no charge. The Digital Concert Hall, which…
Reasons on Claudio Abbado’s Orchestra Mozart closure
Orchestra Mozart, the ensemble conducted by Claudio Abbado, is to close temporarily after 10 seasons of concerts since its inception in 2004. The news was announced in a brief statement in…
The 2014 Oscar nominations full list
Also nominated in the Original Score category are Arcade Fire singer William ‘Win’ Butler and songwriter Owen Pallet for Spike Jonze’sHer, and Steven Price’s soundtrack for Gravity. Elsewhere, sweeping the nominations…
Gramophone new Specialist’s Guide Spotify playlist
Gramophone has just compiled a new Spotify playlist focusing on the Specialist’s Guide feature in their January issue. James Jolly introduces ten pieces for solo voice – scenas, solo cantatas and concert…
Gramophone new Specialist’s Guide Spotify playlist
Gramophone has just compiled a new Spotify playlist focusing on the Specialist’s Guide feature in their January issue. James Jolly introduces ten pieces for solo voice – scenas, solo cantatas and concert…
To oppose an expensive Canadian border fine
The Japanese-American violinist Yosuke Kawasaki is opposing the Canadian Border Services Agency, who have fined him $120,950. He was carrying a violin worth $385,000 and three violin bows worth $90,000, $6,800 and…
Study find Classical music improves children’s social skills
The study, carried out by the University of London’s Institute of Education, found children were more likely to appreciate a wider range of music in later life after being given an…
Music BAFTA 2014 Awards nominees
Five of the best soundtracks of the past year are in the running to win the Music BAFTA 2014, as nominations were announced this morning. The winners will be announced…
Music BAFTA 2014 Awards nominees
Five of the best soundtracks of the past year are in the running to win the Music BAFTA 2014, as nominations were announced this morning. The winners will be announced…