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Royal Opera House appoints Jakub Hrůša as Music Director
The Royal Opera House today announces the appointment of Jakub Hrůša as Music Director of The Royal Opera. Hrůša will assume the position of Music Director Designate with immediate effect and will begin his tenure as Music Director in September 2025.
Maestro Alsop brings the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra to Carnegie Hall for the first time in the orchestra’s history
For Marin Alsop, it is about working in partnership and extending an opportunity to the world to immerse themselves, as listeners, in new experiences of place, people and culture. On 14 and 15 October, Maestro Alsop will bring the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra to Carnegie Hall for the first time in the orchestra’s history, as part of a North American tour. She has had a long relationship as their Music Director from 2013-2020, and she spoke to me about her vision coming together in these two days of concerts at Carnegie Hall. She now holds the title of Conductor of Honor.
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Arts and Ideals: President John F. Kennedy at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC
2022 Music on the Strait
Port Angeles is an unlikely location to hear world class chamber music performances. The town sits on the north shore of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, its downtown hugging the Strait of Juan de Fuca. To the south, the Olympic Mountains rise above the city.
English National Ballet announces Aaron S. Watkin as new Artistic Director
English National Ballet announces Aaron S. Watkin has been appointed as its new Artistic Director. He will take up the position in August 2023.
Deutsche Oper’s new Ring on the platform beginning 13 May 2022
Acclaimed production by director Stefan Herheim with music director Sir Donald Runnicles features Nina Stemme, Clay Hilley and outstanding cast of world-class singers.
United Kingdom Poulenc, La Voix Humaine: Danielle de Niese (soprano, Elle), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor). Film (directed by James Kent) to be screened on BBC Two at 10pm on 15.4.2022. (JPr)
