Joseph Moog’s young Sonatas
[asa]B00JBJOVRE[/asa] The young German artist Joseph Moog has been causing something of a stir in pianistic circles, with an easy virtuosity and a propensity for unusual repertoire. Don’t be distracted…
The Praemium Imperial awards 2014 winner Arvo Pärt
The Estonian composer Arvo Pärt has been honoured by the Japan Art Association with a 2014 Praemium Imperiale Award worth 15 million yen. The Praemium Imperial awards have been given annually for…
Classical music to combat US spies in Germany
German MPs worried about the threat of CIA snoopers have ordered classical music be played during their meetings for ‘security reasons’. As well as the classical soundtrack – Grieg’s Piano Concerto…
Recovering from addictions, 10 classical musicians perform ‘Addicts’ Symphony’
Ten classical musicians recovering from addictions are to be the subject of a new Channel 4 documentary called ‘Addicts’ Symphony’ . The documentary will centre on composer and musician James…
Gramophone’s Free digital magazine dedicated to Herbert von Karajan
The magazine features 50 full Gramophone reviews of 50 of Karajan’s greatest recordings, from his Der Rosenkavalier with Elisabeth Schwarzkopf to Mozart’s Horn Concertos with Dennis Brain. Also included in the magazine is a fascinating and frank…
Lorin Maazel dies at 84
Lorin Maazel, a conductor who held directorships of New York Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra and the Vienna State Opera, had been rehearsing for the annual month-long Castleton music festival, which is…
A French Baroque Diva making of soprano Carolyn Sampson
[asa]B00JM29Q2K[/asa] She was Voltaire’s ‘adorable nightingale’ and inspired a generation of composers with her vocal beauty and virtuosity: Marie Fel was the diva of her day and the darling of…
More than 7,000 musicians will perform in nearly 200 free gigs across the UK this weekend
Venues from St Ives to Shetland, including Mersey ferries, skate parks, village greens, a hospital and a castle will host the shows which run from 11 to 13 July. Our…
German Marcus Stenz heads for Principal Guest positions
Markus Stenz has been named as Principal Guest Conductor at Marin Alsop’s Baltimore Symphony Orchestra from the start of the 2015-16 season. Stenz made an acclaimed debut with the Maryland…
The French contralto and conductor signs exclusive contract with Erato
Erato is honoured to announce the signing of an exclusive recording contract with one of the most versatile musicians of our time, Nathalie Stutzmann. The revered French contralto and conductor…