Tag #Classical Music

Showing 85 to 96 of 138 results

nrc.nl
🌐 35% Global Worthiness
News related image

Mäkelä's Orchestre de Paris in Amsterdam: Energetic but Imprecise

Klaus Mäkelä's Orchestre de Paris performed in Amsterdam on March 5th, 2025, showcasing Ravel, Stravinsky, and Mussorgsky; while the performance was energetic, it lacked the precision of earlier shows in the tour, raising questions about Mäkelä's future with the Concertgebouworkest.

Progress

24% Bias Score

Quality Education
elpais.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
News related image

Nelsons's Revitalized Conducting Style Showcased at Ibermúsica

After a six-year absence, conductor Andris Nelsons returned to Ibermúsica with the Gewandhaus Orchestra, showcasing a remarkable physical transformation and revitalized conducting style in performances of Mahler's Symphony No. 4 and Dvořák's Symphony No. 8.

Progress

32% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
npr.org
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Cellist Abel Selaocoe's "Hymns of Bantu" Blends Classical and African Traditions

Abel Selaocoe's new album, "Hymns of Bantu," uniquely blends classical cello with African vocal traditions, including throat singing, challenging genre conventions and highlighting the artist's South African heritage. This innovative fusion has garnered critical acclaim.

Progress

20% Bias Score

Quality Education
bbc.com
🌐 60% Global Worthiness
News related image

284-Year-Old Violin Stolen from London Pub

Spanish violinist David Lopez Ibanez's priceless 284-year-old Lorenzo Carcassi violin was stolen from a Canonbury pub in north London on [Date not specified] while he was having dinner; a witness's attempt to stop a suspected thief inadvertently let the thief escape with the violin.

Progress

28% Bias Score

elpais.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Christoph Eschenbach: A Life in Music, Forged in Tragedy

Christoph Eschenbach, celebrating his 85th birthday, recounts his life's journey; overcoming childhood trauma, including the loss of his parents and surviving post-war refugee conditions, he became a successful pianist and conductor, sharing anecdotes from collaborations with Callas, Karajan, and Sz...

Progress

24% Bias Score

No Poverty
elpais.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Bilbao Opera Presents Most Complete Version of Donizetti's La favorite

Bilbao's ABAO Opera presented the most complete version of Donizetti's La favorite on February 15th, a three-hour performance featuring restored musical numbers and the original French text, showcasing the talents of a predominantly Spanish cast and winning critical acclaim.

Progress

24% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nrc.nl
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
News related image

Roctet's 'Changes' Showcases Rediscovered Masterpieces and Modern Sounds

Roctet's new album, Changes, features two rediscovered 1900 orchestral octets by young composers Ottorino Respighi and George Enescu, alongside a new octet by Theo Loevendie and diverse pop works from Richard Russell's Everything is Recorded project, showcasing a blend of classical and contemporary ...

Progress

20% Bias Score

Quality Education
nrc.nl
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
News related image

Classical Singer Integrates into Limburg Carnival Concert Series

Classically trained singer Kim Savelsbergh participated in the Vastelaovendconcerten, a Limburg carnival concert series from February 18-23, blending classical arias with local carnival music, arranged for a symphony orchestra, to great audience success.

Progress

32% Bias Score

Quality Education
theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

British Library Acquires Unknown Elgar Sketches

The British Library announced the acquisition of 15 previously unknown pages of sketches by Edward Elgar for his "Introduction and Allegro for Strings," filling a gap in their collection and providing unique insights into his composition process; the library paid £50,000 for the sketches, which were...

Progress

4% Bias Score

No Poverty
theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Brabbins' Triumphant Scottish Opera Debut with Janáček's The Makropulos Affair

Martyn Brabbins conducted a triumphant debut with Scottish Opera in a new production of Janáček's The Makropulos Affair, featuring Orla Boylan as Emilia Marty and striking sets, resulting in a critically acclaimed performance in Scotland.

Progress

32% Bias Score

Quality Education
theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

ENO's Powerful New Production of Musgrave's Mary, Queen of Scots

English National Opera's new production of Thea Musgrave's opera, Mary, Queen of Scots, directed by Stewart Laing and conducted by Joana Carneiro, premiered at the ENO, focusing on Mary's Scottish years (1561-1567) and her relationships with James, Darnley, and Bothwell, receiving critical acclaim f...

Progress

52% Bias Score

Quality Education
theguardian.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
News related image

UK Premiere of MacMillan's "Ordo Virtutum": A Modern Morality Play

James MacMillan's "Ordo Virtutum", a contemporary adaptation of Hildegard of Bingen's 12th-century morality play, received its UK premiere by the BBC Singers and National Youth Voices in London, showcasing a blend of complex polyphony, plainchant influences, and amplified speech, reflecting the spir...

Progress

16% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Showing 85 to 96 of 138 results