Angela Hewitt Leaves Trasimeno Festival to Launch Her Own Umbria Event
Angela Hewitt ends 21 years as artistic director of the Trasimeno Music Festival and launches the Umbria Festival di Angela Hewitt, announced this week.
Topic: Classical Music
Former BBC National Orchestra of Wales Cellist Appointed High Court Judge
King Charles has appointed ten High Court judges, led by Aidan Eardley KC, a former cellist with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, now Mr Justice Eardley.
Boston Symphony Bassist Breaks Silence on Nelsons Firing
Double-bassist Todd Seeber calls Andris Nelsons' dismissal 'artistically ill-informed' and says most players wanted him to stay. The new contract gives musicians veto power over f…
Violinist Jennifer Koh Reveals Decade-Long Battle With Rare Disorder
Jennifer Koh has revealed she spent 10 years seeking diagnosis and treatment for a rare neurological disorder while maintaining a full calendar of concert performances.
Lyon's Auditorium Announces Czech-Themed 2026-27 Season
The Auditorium of the Lyon National Orchestra has announced a 2026-27 season centered on Czech composers, with vocal programs from Morison, Collegium 1704 and Mahler.
Javier Manzana Launches Boutique Management Company ARETÉ ARTISTS
Javier Manzana has launched ARETÉ ARTISTS, a boutique management company with six artists including Pablo Ferrández and Alexandra Conunova, built around five pillars.
Amazon Named Lead Sponsor of Luxembourg's Groben Prize
Amazon will serve as lead sponsor of the Anne & Françoise Groben Prize, Luxembourg's main classical music competition, in a first-time partnership.
Igor Šajatović Joins Berlin Philharmonic Bass Section
Croatian double-bassist Igor Šajatović has passed his probationary period at the Berlin Philharmonic after serving as principal bass with the WDR Symphony Orchestra in Cologne.
David Reiland Appointed Principal Conductor of the Orchestre de Picardie
David Reiland will become Principal Conductor of the Orchestre de Picardie in 2027-28, succeeding Johanna Malangré after his Metz tenure ends.
Chi-chi Nwanoku Resigns from Chineke!, the Orchestra She Founded
Chi-chi Nwanoku has formally resigned from Chineke!, the orchestra she founded, after a December 2024 suspension over what were described as code of conduct issues.
