New commissions commemorate earthquake victims
Two music groups have come together to commemorate the victims of last year’s earthquake in Italy. Abruzzo Symphony Institution and Foligno Folk Music Association have … Read more
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10th anniversary concert for Luciano Pavarotti
Fondazione Luciano Pavarotti and Friends & Partners, with support from Universal Music Group (UMG), have announced a special tribute concert dedicated to the celebrated late … 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
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
