In Bach’s own hand.
The first manuscript in Bach’s own hand to enter the public market in 16 years, was sold in London last week, one hundred and eigty three years after it was written:
Similar Posts
Nicholas Carter In Conversation
“It is important to make the distinction that what we do isn’t simply entertainment. It is much more than entertainment and if we try and sell ourselves as entertainment I think that’s a dangerous thing.” Potent words from 29 year old Nicholas Carter, Chief Conductor elect of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Nicholas Carter is in…
Vale Elke Neidhardt
Pioneering actress and opera director Elke Neidhardt AM died yesterday aged 72. Born in Stuttgart, she worked as a director of opera in Europe before taking up a post as resident director with Opera Australia in 1977, a post she held till 1990. In Australia she is known particularly for directing the first full modern Australian production…
Sir Simon Rattle to leave the Berlin Phil in 2018
Hard to believe, but the youthful Sir Simon Rattle will be nearly 62 in 2018, when he plans to leave the Berlin Philharmonic, which he joined as Chief Conductor in 2002, heralding the beginning of a search for a worthy successor: http://www.classical-music.com/news/sir-simon-rattle-leave-berlin-phil-2018
Chamber Music Residency Italy 2025
Participants in the 2024 Chamber Music 18-26 age group event at Sydney Eisteddfod will be considered for this exciting opportunity.
Conductor avoids the currents
Brian Castles – Onion will conduct the upcoming productions of La Traviata on the harbour. He talks to Steve Meacham of the Sydney Morning Herald about keeping his head above the water – metaphorically speaking: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/opera/orchestral-manoeuvres-in-the-dark-pit-20120318-1vdo2.html
