The unsung heroes of Edinburgh International Festival
While industry spotlights shine on Nicola Benedetti in her first season as Festival Director of the Edinburgh International Festival, IAM goes backstage to meet her supporting cast
Music
Surprise conductor for Seoul audience
Music lovers attending a recent performance in Seoul by South Korea’s national orchestra could be forgiven for feeling a bit bewildered when they discovered their … Read more
David Butcher – Six in Sixty
This month’s diarist Chief Executive of the Hallé Orchestra David Butcher shares his “Six in Sixty” David Butcher (pictured here with Steve Reich) is Chief … Read more
Steinunn Birna Ragnarsdóttir – Six in Sixty
This month’s diarist CEO and Artistic Director of Icelandic Opera Steinunn Birna Ragnarsdóttir shares her “Six in Sixty” Steinunn Birna Ragnarsdóttir is CEO and Artistic … Read more
sideNotes: Gone with the wind – a fake competition in Vienna
Twenty years ago I was travelling with a rather well-known chamber orchestra on a European tour. Following a performance in Bucharest, we received the flight … Read more
Eric Gauthier – Six in Sixty
This month’s diarist Artistic Director of Gauthier Dance//DanceCompany Theaterhaus Eric Gauthier shares his “Six in Sixty” Eric Gauthier is Artistic Director of Gauthier Dance//DanceCompany Theaterhaus … Read more
ISPA Report – The Joy of Now
ISPA’s New York Conference provided delegates with their first in-person event in three years. The happiness of being together was hard to ignore despite the … Read more
Maxine Kwok – Six in Sixty
London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) violinist and board member Maxine Kwok is in the hot seat for our first “Six in Sixty” series Maxine Kwok is … Read more
The King’s Singers rally against homophobia
In a decision that has prompted outrage from across the industry and beyond, the final stop of The King’ Singers United States tour was cancelled … Read more
Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin
Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin (18-22 February) is a mecca for industry hopefuls and specialists alike. This year the Berlin event coincides with … Read more
