Walter Vergnano, the outgoing Intendant of Teatro Regio in Turin, resigned last week from his post. Three days ago, William Graziosi was appointed his successor. Graziosi left his position as director of Teatro Pergolesi in Jesi just before Christmas 2017, leaving a €600,000 deficit. Turin too is experiencing economic woes and because of this it has decided to cancel a US tour … [Read more...] about Trouble in Turin: Noseda walks as US tour is cancelled and new Intendant appointed
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Interview with composer Errollyn Wallen – exploring roads less travelled
Here’s the opening of Errollyn Wallen’s official biography: Born in Belize, Errollyn Wallen gave up her training at the Dance Theater of Harlem, New York to study composition at the universities of London and Cambridge. The life of one of the world’s foremost female composers is as eclectic as her music. She has no fear of combining multiple influences from pop to Purcell, … [Read more...] about Interview with composer Errollyn Wallen – exploring roads less travelled
Great Italian conductor Claudio Abbado dies at 80
Italian conductor Claudio Abbado, died this morning at the age of 80. He had been ill for several years, yet continued working until a couple of months ago. He was a greatly loved figure, with a big heart and gentle approach. He often conducted from memory, remarking that the use of a score signified that he hadn't studied the work enough. His last concerts were in late August … [Read more...] about Great Italian conductor Claudio Abbado dies at 80
John Cranko’s The Lady and the Fool & Pineapple Poll out on DVD
These two ballets by John Cranko are early examples of the choreographer's theatrical ingenuity. Created for the then Sadler’s Wells Theatre Ballet, (later Royal Ballet), Pineapple Poll is a light hearted frolic. Lady and the Fool is a bittersweet satire on the plight of society's outcasts with La Capricciosa danced by Svetlana Beriosova in the year she became Prima … [Read more...] about John Cranko’s The Lady and the Fool & Pineapple Poll out on DVD
English violinist Charlie Siem strikes a pose in Vogue
25 year-old English violinst Charlie Siem is in the latest edition of Vogue. "Handsome almost to the point of absurdity" is written in the first paragraph, and coming from Vogue that's not a bad compliment. He also plays the violin quite well, and that distinguished font of musical criticism, Classic FM called him "one of the most exciting young violin talents around". The … [Read more...] about English violinist Charlie Siem strikes a pose in Vogue