Yevgeny Sudbin at Tippet Rise
Two pianists discuss Steinways, recording and share memories of Vladimir Horowitz
Last August Gramophone's James Jolly travelled to Montana in the USA, to sample the musical, artistic and architectural wonders of Tippet Rise, an arts centre created by Peter and Cathy Halstead on a 12,000 acre working ranch. As well as possesssing a wonderful concert hall, Tippet Rise also plays host to numerous large sculptures […]
Rachmaninoff for Two: Babayan in long interview
Sergei Babayan spoke to prestomusic magazine about how the ‘Rachmaninoff for Two’ recording surpassed his wildest dreams, two of the pianists who have inspired him in his approach to transcriptions of symphonic repertoire, the early proposed recording of the Suites […]
Meditation of Highest Echelon: Babayan plays ‘Songs’
Sergei Babayan in his new solo recital programme SONGS at Mannheim's baroque castle: "Lean back and savour! Sergei Babayan undertook a remarkable musical journey through the world of melody.”
Andreas Scholl Wins ICMA Award
Andreas Scholl’s 2024 album "Invocazioni Mariane" recorded with the Accademia Bizantina - Ottavio Dantone under the direction of Alessandro Tampieri has won the International Classical Music Award! The ICMA selected his recording for the prestigious award in the category ‘Baroque Vocal’.
Scott Yoo to Release New Shostakovich CD
Coming soon: Scott Yoo's breathtaking new Shostakovich recording with his Mexico-City Philharmonic Orchestra
Andreas Scholl Nominated as Limelight’s 2024 “Artist of the Year”
Countertenor Andreas Scholl made a triumphant return to Australia with performances in Sydney …
Fireworks at the Piano
Armenian-American piano virtuoso Sergej Babajan tackles one of the most challenging piano works in musical history with Sergei Rachmaninov's Third Piano Concerto.
Babayan with Brahms 2 at the Baltic Philharmonic
22 November 2024: Brahms Pianco Concerto No. 2 with Sergei Babayan and the excellent Polish Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra
Sergei Babayan and Grigory Sokolov join forces in Paris
A meeting of giants: Salle Cortot in Paris on 18 November 2024 saw Grigory Sokolov and Sergei Babayan come together for the first time in their careers …
Sergei Babayan and Daniil Trifonov receive Diapason d’Or
Sergei Babayan and Daniil Trifonov receive the 2024 Diapason d'Or for their amazing recording "Rachmaninoff for Two".
Roberto Beltrán Extends Contract at Palermo Classica
Roberto Beltrán extends his contract as principal conductor of the Palermo Classica Festival. The leading Sicilian music festival announced …
Rave Reviews for Babayan’s Bach in Dortmund
On 31 October 2024 Sergei Babayan returned to Konzerthaus Dortmund with Bach’s Goldberg Variations. The pianist who had been the first Curating Artist appointed by the prestigious German concert hall had his audience spellbound
Andreas Scholl on tour in Australia
"Two decades ago German counter tenor Andreas Scholl made his Sydney debut singing with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. He was already a star, known for the muscular purity of his voice …
Wagner’s Ring in New Stunning 2-Hour Version
Thomas E. Bauer as Wotan (and Donner and Fafner and Hagen) and Maitre de conférence, Sarah Traubel as Brünnhilde (and Fricka and Woglinde and Helmwige and Waldvogel) and Ferdinand von Bothmer as Siegfried (and Siegmund and Loge and Froh) …
Sarah Traubel at Philharmonie Berlin
This week Sarah Traubel sang Gounod's Messe solennelle de Sainte Cécile at Berlin Philharmonie …
Rachmaninoff for Two
“A seminal new Deutsche Grammophon recording of the two-piano version, by Sergei Babayan and Daniil Trifonov, that realizes in full the magnitude of Rachmaninoff’s musical leave-taking.”
Claus Peter Flor Releases New Mahler Box with Milan Symphony
David Hurwitz of Classics Today on Claus Peter Flor's recording of Mahler symphonies 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 with the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano: "Flor really gets Mahler.”
Invocazioni Mariane: Scholl at the Peak of His Powers
Countertenor Andr4eas Scholl and his friends from Accademia Bizantina released their new recording “Invocazioni Mariane”.
Felix Krieger receives rave reviews for Donizetti world premiere
Conductor Felix Krieger, artistic director of the Berlin Opera Group, earned standing ovations and rave reviews.
An IAMA interview with Marcus Felsner
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