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LIVESTREAM: Julian Jacobson Playing All 32 Beethoven Sonatas in a Single Day
Pianist Julian Jacobson's amazing Beethoven marathon in London is available, for free, via Livestream. -
Wagnerian (and Eurovision) Tenor René Kollo, 75, Calls Time
He's 75, so René Kollo has decided that enough is enough. Wagner tenors--real, top-quality Wagner tenors--are few enough in number that when one decides to retire, it doesn't go unnoticed. -
Gramophone Magazine Sold to Mark Allen Publishing
One of the most respected and influential brands in classical music will be leaving one of Britain's highest-profile media owners--but this could be a move that works. -
Best. Verdi. Video...Ever?
On Verdi's bicentenary, this is my choice and I stand by it. I'll get physical if I have to. -
Classicalite's Five Best: Halloween Recordings
What qualifies as classical music's scariest works and recordings? -
Osvaldo Golijov, Thomas Adès Writing Operas for the Met...Could This be Golijov’s Moment?
As the Metropolitan Opera reveals, via the New York Times, that new operas are on the way from Thomas Adès and Osvaldo Golijov, one can reflect on both. If English composer Adès has been sparing with his vocal works, few recent... -
Andris Nelsons to Leave City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, So, What Next?
The Latvian conductor Andris Nelsons wants to concentrate on his new day job running the Boston Symphony Orchestra, but how long can he stay this focused? -
REVIEW: Katie Melua, Maria Friedman Head London’s Tribute to Lyricist Don Black
The stars turned out to celebrate the career of master lyricist Don Black, as his new show with Andrew Lloyd Webber is readied for its West End première.,, -
Looking at New York City Opera, in the Past Tense
New York City Opera has announced it will close; Classicalite take its measure... -
Osmo Vänskä Walks, It's All Over for Minnesota Orchestra
It's all over in Minnesota, at least as far as their distinguished Finnish conductor is concerned. The thing that many locals had dreaded has come to pass: Osmo Vänskä has resigned as music director of the Minnesota Orchestra... -
The Column: Met Opera Protests, Lots of Questions, But One Definite Answer
Anti-Putin protests at Met Opera raise many issues, but they crossed a line. -
Could New Minnesota Orchestra Contract Offer be Last Chance Saloon?
More from the turmoil at the Minnesota Orchestra. A press release has gone out announcing a fourth contract proposal for musicians from management. They--both sides presumably--will be earnestly hoping that this gets them back to work... -
The Mile High Club: Classical Musicians in Mid-Air Videos
It may come as a surprise to anyone who flies regularly and doesn't come across this sort of thing, but suddenly the skies seem to be full of music. Live, classical music... -
Classical Pianist Jeremy Denk Awarded $625,000 MacArthur Genius Grant
Alongside the similarly lauded jazz pianist and composer Vijay Iyer, classical pianist and writer Jeremy Denk wins this year's increased grant for his popularizing of the genre. -
Classicalite's Five Best: Richard Wagner Recordings
Wagner's epic operas are rather long for you to plough through all the available recordings looking for favorites, so don't worry, we've done it for you.
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