Topic: CONDUCTOR
Yuri Temirkanov threw a dinner party for about 100 of his closest friends Tuesday night -- the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and some of its administrative staff, past and present.
It was Temirkanov's parting gift to an ensemble he has led with remarkable distinction since 2000.
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Topic: CONDUCTOR
Another glass ceiling can be heard breaking today as Marin Alsop becomes the first woman to conduct an entire program with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, one of Europe's greatest ensembles.
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Tuesday, 6 June 2006
Topic: CONDUCTOR
Renowned Bach specialist Ton Koopman was awarded the 2006 Bach Medal by the city of Leipzig today, the final day of this year's annual Leipzig Bach Festival. ...LINK to complete story
Saturday, 3 June 2006
Conductor trying to help preserve musical legacy Topic: CONDUCTOR
CLASSICAL music might be very different today, had World War II never
happened....LINK
Friday, 2 June 2006
Topic: CONDUCTOR
It's the final two weeks before Yuri Temirkanov, the world-renowned music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, leaves his post. On Thursday, Temirkanov took a break from orchestra rehearsal to speak with WJZ's Richard Sher about his acclaimed accomplishments.
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Friday, 26 May 2006
Topic: CONDUCTOR
Guardian Unlimited, Thu, 25 May 2006 1:37 AM PDT
Rattle's Berlin Philharmonic failing to thrill, says critic
Classical: Conductor accused of neglecting German work and boring
audiences.
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Friday, 19 May 2006
Topic: CONDUCTOR
DANIEL BARENBOIM...
Speaking at this year's Reith lectures, Daniel Barenboim's compelling if occasionally peculiar conjectures threw some unexpected light on the art of the conductor, writes Guy Dammann
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Daniel Barenboim, Maestro "Scaligero," to Assume Long-Term Working Relationship with La Scala ...LINK to complete story
Tuesday, 16 May 2006
Topic: CONDUCTOR
Valery Gergiev is the world's most electrifying conductor. But can his orchestra outshine the Bolshoi this summer? Tom Service meets a force of nature ...LINK to complete story
Thursday, 11 May 2006
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Trevor Pinnock will celebrate his 60th birthday with performances of Bach's six Brandenburg Concertos around the world over 18 months, the harpsichordist and conductor announced. ...LINK to complete story
Wednesday, 10 May 2006
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Rumors that Daniel Barenboim, departing in June as Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director, will become the new music director at Milan's La Scala are gaining momentum. ...LINK to complete story
Tuesday, 9 May 2006
Topic: CONDUCTOR
After a 24-year absence, Lorin Maazel won't be returning to conduct the Cleveland Orchestra this week after all.
Orchestra management said he is unable to travel from Europe because of an ear infection. ...LINK to complete story
Sunday, 30 April 2006
Topic: CONDUCTOR
Suddenly, classical music has become sexy. In the course of a single month, one man - conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim - has achieved what generations of musicians and musicologists have strived to achieve: to find a way of talking about music that makes us see its relevance to our everyday existence. ...LINK to complete story
Saturday, 29 April 2006
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Conductor Sakari Oramo is on a mission to rehabilitate the lost genius of British music - John Foulds. He explains his passion ...LINK to complete story
Friday, 28 April 2006
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San Francisco Symphony music director Michael Tilson Thomas has shared the spotlight with some of classical music's greatest performers. Now he's sharing an honor with two former presidents. ...LINK to complete story
Friday, 21 April 2006
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Seiji Ozawa will conduct several concerts in Japan in July, marking his first appearances since he was sidelined by bronchitis and shingles early this year, Agence France-Presse reports. ...LINK to complete story