sideNotes: T-PAC
The heart of Taipei’s cultural scene welcomes the AAPPAC Located in Taipei’s lively Shilin Night Market, an area known for its vibrant street culture, the … Read more
sideNotes: János Starker at 100
The 1946 Concours de Genève (Geneva International Music Competition), the first held after World War II, was not solely about musical excellence. For many Eastern … Read more
sideNotes: Frank Martin
50 years after his death, Geneva embarks on a musical odyssey to celebrate Frank Martin In October 1944, Radio Geneva commissioned a choral work, to … Read more
sideNotes: My very own Trattoria
By Florian Riem “Anybody who wants to be a real musician should also be able to compose a menu” wrote Richard Strauss. I am originally … Read more
sideNotes: Thinking big
A spectacular sound experience, featuring 50 pianos. By Florian Riem I always loved the grandeur of several keyboards alongside each other. Herbert von Karajan used … Read more
sideNotes: Sherill Milnes on the subtle art of getting stabbed on stage
By Florian Riem Visiting the Ningbo International Vocal Competition in China last autumn, I was surprised to find one of my opera idols from 30 … Read more
The subtle voice of cultural diplomacy
Eugene Ormandy stands next to Li Delun, Music Director of the Central Philharmonic Orchestra, at the Great Wall of China during the Philadelphia Orchestra’s historic … Read more
