Review: BBC PROMS: BOULEZ AND BERIO " 20TH-CENTURY GIANTS, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - Jul 24, 2025
Pierre Boulez and Luciano Berio were both born one hundred years ago in Montbrison and Oneglia, respectively. During the course of their lengthy careers, they worked separately and together, innovating in their own ways as the 20th century brought new technology to music. For this Late Night Prom, Ensemble intercontemporain (under conductor Pierre Bleuse) brought together three pieces to engage the two composers in posthumous conversation in the lofty surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall.
BWW Q&A: María Dueñas Talks Teatro Real Return to Carnegie Hall
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025
Teatro Real (Royal Opera of Madrid) returns to Carnegie Hall for the third time. The program features the Violin Concerto in D Major by Korngold, a composer who fled the Nazis and succeeded in Hollywood. The concerto is played by Spanish violinist María Dueñas with the Orchestra of Madrid’s Teatro Real.
University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra Performs at Stern Auditorium
by Emmy Rice - May 25, 2025
On Friday May 30, 2025, at 8 PM, the University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra will present a concert at Stern Auditorium in Carnegie Hall conducted by Kenneth Kiesler featuring soloists Karen Slack, soprano, Goitsemang Lehobye, soprano, and Daniel Washington, bass.
MADE IN SCOTLAND Showcase 2025 Announced At Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025
Like a fresh breath of air the Made in Scotland Showcase 2025 programme has launched. Established in 2009, this vital initiative has supported 299 shows to date, with the onward touring fund component supporting over 130 productions.
Lucerne Festival 2025 Kicks Off in August
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2025
The festival will delve into compositions that are unfinished, cyclical, or intentionally left open-ended, offering a profound reflection on the nature of musical creation.
PIERRE BOULEZ AT 100 Comes to the Greek National Opera
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2025
Grammy and Emmy award-winner pianist Gloria Cheng and the celebrated Dutch pianist Ralph van Raat will present a unique concert as a tribute to Pierre Boulez, the “unconventional trailblazer” composer and maestro who marked the 20th century.
Pierre Boulez at 100 Comes to Greek National Opera
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025
Grammy and Emmy award-winner pianist Gloria Cheng and the celebrated Dutch pianist Ralph van Raat will present a unique concert as a tribute to Pierre Boulez, the “unconventional trailblazer” composer and maestro who marked the 20th century.
The BBC Proms Reveals Lineup For 2025 Edition
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025
The BBC Proms has announced the lineup for its 2025 edition. The BBC Proms will present an eight-week celebration of music featuring over 3,000 artists, the first overnight Prom in almost half a century and more than 80 solo debuts.
Review: GYPSY at the Philharmonie de Paris
by Patrick Honoré - Apr 19, 2025
The Broadway masterpiece, a crowning achievement of musical theater, finally makes its way to Paris, brought to new life by a stellar cast and crew under the visionary direction of Laurent Pelly.
Composer & Violinist Austin Wulliman Releases New Album, Escape Rites, In May
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025
On Friday, May 9, 2025, violinist, composer, and educator Austin Wulliman will release his second album of original music, Escape Rites, performed alongside his fellow musicians of the JACK Quartet on Sono Luminus.