Etiket: Classical
[Grand angle] Classical music of summer and light
Subtitled “Nuit de la Saint-Jean”, one of the most famous pieces of music in the Swedish repertoire, the 1D Rhapsody by Hugo Alfvén is hardly known in our skies. This…
the classical and jazz selection of the week
Posted on 06/18/2022 10:51 Update on 06/18/2022 15:36 franceinfo Article written by In his column, Michel Mompontet looks back on recent releases. He particularly praises the album Majakka (Studios la…
Classical music | Alain Trudel leaves the Orchester symphonique de Laval
Conductor Alain Trudel leaves the Orchester de Laval. He “takes his leave” after having been its musical director for 15 years. Posted at 4:22 p.m. Alexandre Vigneault The Press “It…
marvelous classical and jazz releases
Published on 06/04/2022 12:21 franceinfo Article written by In his column, Michel Mompontet looks back on recent releases, in particular Les Rivales (Alpha, by Véronique Gens and Sandrine Piou), as…
[Opinion] Classical in French, please!
I’m from the generation that listens to the radio on the radio, and I like classical music. During the day, there is only CBC, with English commentary. Can someone explain…
A major venue for classical music
Far from resting on its laurels, the Festival de Lanaudière, already on the list of the most important classical music events in North America, is still aiming high with its…
Deaths of Lupu, Angelich and Birtwistle | Dark Weekend for Classical Music
(Paris) The world of classical music experienced a dark Easter weekend, marked by the sudden deaths of two great names in the piano, Radu Lupu and Nicholas Angelich, and of…
The interval between the presidential elections, welcoming Ukrainian children to school and the passion for classical dance
At the microphone every week in “Salut l’info!”, children take the floor to ask questions about the news, tell their crush or share their little worries of the moment. This…
Best Performance by a Classical Orchestra | Yannick Nézet-Séguin wins a Grammy
(Toronto) Montreal conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin won a Grammy for best performance by a classical orchestra on Sunday. Posted at 6:58 p.m. David Friend The Canadian Press Nézet-Séguin conducted the Philadelphia…
At the origins of the “Ukrainian genius” in classical music
What is the link between Nathan Milstein, David Oïstrakh, Emil Guilels and Shura Cherkassky? Two of the five or six greatest violinists of the XXand century and two pianists of…
With “Metamorphoses”, the composer Régis Huby presents a concert mixing improvised jazz and classical music
This is a great first on the national scene. Three years after the creation of his project The Ellipse at Théâtre 71 in Malakoff, the composer Régis Huby presents his…
Classical music | Musical competitions in the face of the Russian schism
The world of musical competitions is in turmoil after those of Dublin in Ireland and Honens in Calgary announced the exclusion of Russian candidates next May. “We went back decades!…
At 62, Tina Leverton takes up classical dance and inspires internet users
Tina Leverton lives in Wales and she took up ballet at the age of 62, after coming across an advert for senior classes in her town, with a supporting photo,…
Victory of Classical Music: Rain of female awards, moving tribute to Ukraine
Like every year, the Victoires de la Musique Classique delivered their verdict! Presented by Stéphane Bern, the ceremony took place this Wednesday evening at the Avignon theater in the presence…
In Clermont-Ferrand, a “baby concert” to awaken the little ones to classical music
Posted on 07/03/2022 20:13 Article written by France Televisions Writing Culture The Auvergne orchestra gave a classical music concert for babies between three months and two years old. Born a…
Classical music: a new Maestra in Paris to encourage a sense of history
From Thursday to Sunday, the Philharmonie de Paris will host the second edition of the La Maestra conducting competition, reserved for female conductors. The duty will attend the events, including…
Classical music: Anna Netrebko suspends her career, Gergiev does not flinch
Star soprano Anna Netrebko is “taking a step back” as Valery Gergiev is fired from the Munich Philharmonic, the Verbier Festival and the Rotterdam Philharmonic cuts ties after 34 years.…
Classical music: staging Wagner in front of the Kremlin
François Girard returns from Moscow, where he premiered at the iconic Bolshoi Theater his new production of Lohengrinmounted with the Metropolitan Opera of New York, who will present Wagner’s opera…
Classical music: Gergiev, “non grata” at Carnegie Hall, replaced by Nézet-Séguin
Yannick Nézet-Séguin will conduct the Vienna Philharmonic this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Carnegie Hall. He will replace Valery Gergiev, known artistic support of Vladimir Putin. The announcement of the…
Classical music: Paul Fortin will leave Domaine Forget
Domaine Forget is preparing to announce the departure of Paul Fortin from its artistic direction, has learned The duty. A press release to this effect will be published on Thursday.…