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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)
Classical Vauxhall – 10 to 13 February 2022 The third Classical Vauxhall Festival had already given their first concert (of five) at St Mark’s Kennington when I received information about their imaginative and appetising programmes. After the end of the festival they were able to let me have a recording of the concert of 10 … Read more
London-born Bernard Jacobsen was a long-time contributor to MusicWeb International (where a 2006 biography can be found by clicking here), as well as Seen and Heard International and we are deeply saddened by news of his passing. We send our condolesences to his wife Laura and their family in the hope they will remember all the happier times with Bernard during these sad days.
