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
Orchestra
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
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
Mind the gap: supporting graduate musicians
Making the jump from conservatoire to concert hall is never an easy step, regardless of talent or training. Conductor Claire Lampon explains the challenges for … Read more
Inside the Brussels Philharmonic
A week in the life of Gunther Broucke, general manager of the Brussels Philharmonic Monday Having spent time in Vienna, Paris and New York in January, I’m … Read more
Switzerland: Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Geneva’s Orchestre de la Suisse Romande is rejuvenating its programming and audience engagement through intelligently conceived concerts and a new approach to management. New general … Read more
On tour with Amsterdam Sinfonietta
Twenty-two musicians, 12 cities, one baritone – and no conductor. Amsterdam Sinfonietta and Thomas Hampson discuss their next adventure Love and death, melancholia, our lack … Read more
Brussels Philharmonic Foundation announces first investors
A unique collaboration between private bank Puilaetco Dewaay, law firm Delboo Deknudt and the Brussels Philharmonic has received its first series of investments. The Brussels … Read more
UK chamber orchestra wins people’s funding
A British chamber orchestra is to produce a musical for young people with learning and physical disabilities after winning a nationwide public vote. Orchestra of … Read more
Maestro pledges support for Egyptian orchestra
Conductor Kristian Alexander has voiced his support for the Cairo Symphony Orchestra, hailing it as ‘one of the finest professional organisations in Africa and the … Read more