Remembering Kazuyoshi Akiyama (1941-2025)
Legendary Japanese conductor Kazuyoshi Akiyama has passed away at the age of 84. A cornerstone of Vancouver’s classical music scene, Akiyama led the Vancouver Symphony…
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Breaking News | Seiji Ozawa Dies at 88
Classical music lovers everywhere mourn the death of Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa, who died on Feb. 6, at the age of 88.
Lebrecht Weekly | Shostakovich symphonies 2, 3, 12, 13 (DG)
I can’t remember a pre-Christmas season that started so sluggishly, without an obvious blockbuster on display. DG and Sony are leading with cultish solo pianists;…
Boston Symphony Orchestra appoints Earl Lee as new assistant conductor
The Boston Symphony Orchestra has appointed Korean-Canadian conductor Earl Lee as the orchestra’s new assistant conductor for a two-year term beginning with the 2021–22 season.…
Tanglewood showcases the other John Williams
It was encouraging to see concerts being given once again at Tanglewood, and with a big crowd in attendance. Finally, we are getting back to…
Malcolm Lowe Announces Retirement from Concertmaster Position at the Boston Symphony Orchestra
MALCOLM LOWE TO RETIRE FROM THE BSO AFTER AN EXTRAORDINARY 35-YEAR TENURE AS BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERTMASTER, ONE OF THE MOST COVETED POSITIONS IN THE…
Shostakovich: Symphonies 4 and 11 (Deutsche Grammophon)
Two problematic symphonies by a tortured composer are despatched by the Boston Symphony and its Latvian conductor with near-nonchalance. The 4th, withheld by the composer…
Monday Headlines: Review of the Boston Symphony Orchestra at the Maison Symphonique
On Saturday, the reputable Boston Symphony Orchestra played at the Maison Symphonique. The last time the orchestra visited Montreal was in 1984, more than 30…
Thursday Headlines: Classical music concerts more popular than football in Germany
Here are your daily headlines in classical music and the arts ! Hard to believe, but it’s true: “Classical music concerts in Germany are officially…
BSO and GHO Annonce Details of Unprecedented Partnership in World of Orchestral Music
Under the Leadership of Andris Nelsons, Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and Leipzig’s Gewandhausorchester (GHO) Annonce Details of Unprecedented Partnership in World of Orchestral Music BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA/GEWANDHAUSORCHESTER ALLIANCE—TO TAKE PLACE OVER A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD STARTING IN 2017-18—FEATURES CO-COMMISSIONING PROGRAM,…
