Fleur Barron, Lauren Michelle, Marina Rebeka & Tamara Wilson Lead L’Auditori de Barcelona’s 2023-24 Season

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L’Auidotri de Barcelona has announced its 2023-24 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Haydn’s “The Creation” will be performed by Jone Martínez, Jorge Navarro Colorado, and José Antonio López. Marta Gardolińska conducts. Performance Dates: March 2, 2024 Fleur Barron performs a program of music by Ravel, García-Tomás, and Montsalvatge. Ludovic Morlot conducts. Performance Dates: March 15-17, 2024 {…}

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Dutch Music Award Announces 2023 Winner

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Baritone Raoul Steffani has been announced the winner of the Dutch Music Award. The prestigious prize is the highest accolade that the Performing Arts Fund, on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science, can grant to a musician working in classical music. In a statement, the committee said, “Raoul Steffani not only sings, but he speaks and communicates {…}

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Wiener Konzerthaus Cuts Ties with Teodor Currentzis

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The Wiener Konzerthaus has announced that it has cut ties with Teodor Currentzis. In a recent interview with intendant Matthias Naske said, “You know about my good old relationship with Teodor Currentzis; however, you will no longer find the conductor in next season’s programme. This is no coincidence, but the result of an intense, painful process of reflection. Currentzis still {…}

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Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Announces Cast Change for Performance of ‘La Traviata’

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The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino has announced a cast change for its extraordinary performance of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The company said that Nadezhda Pavlova will sing the role of Violetta replacing Aida Garifullina who was originally announced. Pavlova has performed at the Bolshoi Theatre Moscow, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Kölner Philharmonie, Konzerthaus Dortmund, Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg, and Konzerthaus Vienna. Her repertoire includes {…}

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Alan Gilbert Extends Contract in Hamburg

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Alan Gilbert has extended his contract as chief conductor of the Elbphilharmonie Orchestra in Hamburg, Germany, for another five years. His contract, which began during the 2019-20 season, will now run through the 2028-29 season. The conductor is also the Music Director of the Royal Swedish Opera, conductor laureate of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, and Principal Guest Conductor of {…}

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George Benjamin Wins Ernst von Siemens Music Prize

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Composer George Benjamin has been awarded the 2023 Ernst von Siemens Music Prize. The prize is worth €250,000 and celebrates the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation’s 50th anniversary. The foundation began 50 years ago with its first prizewinner being Benjamin Britten. Since then, the foundation has accompanied, supported, and, to a certain extent, shaped musical life. Benjamin is one of the {…}

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Aziza Sadikova Signs With Boosey & Hawkes

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(Photo Credit: Alexander Raevsky) Composer Aziza Sadikova recently signed an exclusive contract with Boosey & Hawkes under Concord Music Publishing. Sadikova’s role will expand the Boosey & Hawkes | Sikorski program by featuring works of former Soviet regions. Her agreement also includes worldwide rights to nearly all of Sadikova’s earlier works and any future compositions. Sadikova’s extensive catalog includes the {…}

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Elbphilharmonic Cancels Teodor Currentzis’ Concert

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The Elbphilharmonie has canceled Teodor Currentzis’s concert on April 6, 2023. The concert was set to showcase Bach’s B-minor Mass and starred Russian-sponsored MusicAeterna orchestra and chorus. In a statement, the Elbphilharmonie said, “As the organization of concerts with the St. Petersburg-based ensembles is currently fraught with too many uncertainties due to the effects of the Russian war on Ukraine, {…}

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Oper Wuppertal Extends Contract of General Music Director

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Oper Wuppertal has announced that it will extend General Music Director Patrick Hahn’s contract through 2026. The Austrian conductor took over the position during the 2021-22 season. Hahn is also the principal guest conductor of the Munich Radio Orchestra, becoming the first person to earn that title in the orchestra’s history. He is also the principal guest conductor and artistic {…}

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Fleur Barron, Lauren Michelle, Marina Rebeka & Tamara Wilson Lead L’Auditori de Barcelona’s 2023-24 Season

Dutch Music Award Announces 2023 Winner

Wiener Konzerthaus Cuts Ties with Teodor Currentzis

Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Announces Cast Change for Performance of ‘La Traviata’

Alan Gilbert Extends Contract in Hamburg

George Benjamin Wins Ernst von Siemens Music Prize

Aziza Sadikova Signs With Boosey & Hawkes

Elbphilharmonic Cancels Teodor Currentzis’ Concert

Oper Wuppertal Extends Contract of General Music Director