Between war and peace: Beirut’s Al Bustan Festival
Born 20 years ago out of a drive to bring classical back to Lebanon, Al Bustan Festival is now respected worldwide. Claire Ramtuhul speaks to … Read more
Aarhus Symphony gets the Gallic touch
French maestro Marc Soustrot had conducted the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra just once when he was named the ensemble’s next chief conductor. ‘Somehow the chemistry was … Read more
Orchestral engineering: The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic
The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic’s bold new album bridges east and west – what’s more it was recorded in a car garage. Clare Wiley reports from … Read more
A stroke of good luck: one maestro’s path to stardom
From Tuscan village to San Francisco opera house, Nicola Luisotti’s route to stardom reads like a feel-good Hollywood movie. Maria Roberts meets the energetic maestro When … Read more
Repurposed spaces: the disused coal pit
A handful of visionary developers are reclaiming forgotten hinterlands, creating arts venues out of disused factories, churches and coal mines. In the final instalment of our … Read more
Repurposed spaces: the cotton gin factory
A handful of visionary developers are reclaiming forgotten hinterlands, creating arts venues out of disused factories, churches and coal mines. In the second instalment of … Read more
Repurposed spaces: the abandoned church
A handful of visionary developers are reclaiming forgotten hinterlands, creating arts venues out of disused factories, churches and coal mines. In the first instalment of … Read more
Theatre for young people that’s ahead of the game
Founded by Teatret Gruppe 38 in 2008, the fourth :DANISH+ will take place from 3-6 May. The festival showcases the best in Danish theatre for … Read more
Colombia’s new classical scene
Whether it’s staging flash mobs on balconies or inviting music students to perform in the ranks, the National Symphony Orchestra of Colombia has a lively, … Read more
Is Hello Stage the LinkedIn of the classical world?
For promoters, it’s an unparalleled new way to discover talent. For musicians, it could be the road to stardom. Hello Stage is connecting the classical … Read more