Belgium: Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège
‘Porter la musique partout où elle peut aller’ is the rather melodic motto of the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège. Roughly translating as ‘Carry music … Read more
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Roth takes top job in Cologne
François-Xavier Roth has been announced as the new general music director of the City of Cologne. He will take up the role from 1 September … Read more
Ivor Bolton appointed music director of Teatro Real
British conductor Ivor Bolton has been named as the new music director of Madrid’s Teatro Real. Bolton, who is currently chief conductor of the Mozarteum … Read more
Tributes paid to Claudio Abbado
Tributes from around the world are being paid to Italian conductor Claudio Abbado, who has died aged 80. Abbado is widely regarded as one of … Read more
An orchestra transformed: Peter Oundjian in Toronto
Over the course of a decade, Peter Oundjian has breathed new life into the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, turning it into a thriving cultural stalwart. Conductor … Read more
Female conductor to lead Middle East orchestra
South Korean conductor Han-Na Chang has been named the music director of Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, beginning in September 2013. With a career as a cellist … Read more