The Royal Opera House has confirmed that Antonio Pappano will continue as Music Director of The Royal Opera until the end of the 2023/24 Season, after which he will join the London Symphony Orchestra … [Read more...] about Pappano to leave The Royal Opera and take over at the LSO
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Trouble in Turin: Noseda walks as US tour is cancelled and new Intendant appointed
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 … [Read more...] about Trouble in Turin: Noseda walks as US tour is cancelled and new Intendant appointed
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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...] about English violinist Charlie Siem strikes a pose in Vogue
