Anne Sofie von Otter review….

Baritone John Wegner has withdrawn from his performances in the Melbourne ‘Ring’ due to ill health. Warwick Fyfe will sing the role of Alberich and Andrew Moran will sing the role of Donner. http://melbourneringcycle.com.au/ring_cycle/behind_the_scenes/news/john%20wegner%20withdraws

  From young beginners to composers, adult learners and hobbyists, Gramophone Magazine has a selection of some of the best classical music apps for your Apple or Android device. Visit: http://www.gramophone.co.uk/features/focus/the-best-classical-music-apps?utm_source=Silverpop&utm_medium=EMAIL&utm_campaign=GRAM%20ENews%20Bulletin%20131021%20(02.12.2013)&utm_content=article3_headline  

OA artistic director Lyndon Terracini believes that quotas on the hiring of non-Australian singers should be lifted. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/lyndon-terracini-blasts-prehistoric-union-opera-quota/story-e6frg8n6-1226310782416

Riccardo Chailly’s recording Brahms – The Symphonies with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra was named Recording of the Year and doyen of early music Sir Neville Marriner received a special Outstanding Achievement Award, at the 2014 Gramophone Awards held at St John’s Smith Square last night.  Click here to read about the other winners.