2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-06-13UTC16:33:14+00:002018-06-13A pilgrimage to Leipzig is essential for anyone who loves Bach, but there are plenty of other musical connections in the city. Bach and beyond: a musical guide to Leipzigen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/city-guide-leipzig-bach-mendelssohn-schumann-june-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngStephen Pritchardhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/29254https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/29254https://bachtrack.com/files/80961-stephen-pritchard.jpgStephen Pritchard began singing as a treble at the age of eight and progressed to become a tenor in Portsmouth Cathedral Choir, the Gibbons Consort and now the English Chamber Choir. Writing about music has been at the core of his 40-year career in journalism, chiefly at the Observer. He has been known to play a pretty mean jazz double bass.1397Featurehttps://bachtrack.com/files/85174-thomaskirche-nachts-quer-ansicht.jpg510340The ThomaskircheLeipzig Tourism
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-06-08UTC08:36:36+00:002018-06-08With the reopening of the Grand Théâtre and a Ring cycle, Tobias Richter's last season finishes his ten year tenure in style.Grand finale and bright new day: Grand Théâtre de Genève's 2018-9 seasonen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/preview-grand-theatre-geneve-june-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngBachtrack1151Previewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/84413-tobias-richter-c-gtg-nicolasschopfer.jpg300450Tobias RichterGTG | Nicolas Schopfer
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-06-08UTC14:14:40+00:002018-06-07Ahead of his performance with the Philharmonia Orchestra, we caught up with the pianist to talk Korea and the Grieg Piano Concerto. “Koreans love music and know how to express it”: Sunwook Kimen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-sunwook-kim-philharmonia-grieg-june-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngBachtrack1261Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/84432-sunwook-kim-c-nick-cary-bournemouth-symphony-2.jpg490340Sunwook KimNick Cary | Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-06-06UTC08:43:23+00:002018-06-06Top international orchestras and singers grace the stage of Budapest’s leading concert hall. Stars align for Müpa’s 2018-19 season in Budapesten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/preview-mupa-budapest-season-2018-2019Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngBachtrack1103Previewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/83923-simon-rattle-c-oliver-helbig.jpg510340Sir Simon RattleOliver Helbig
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-06-08UTC08:08:34+00:002018-06-05In a season which bids goodbye to its Music Director Lan Shui, Singapore Symphony Orchestra both pays tribute to its history and looks forward.Looking to history and innovating for the future: Singapore Symphony's 40th anniversary seasonen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/preview-shui-singapore-symphony-2018-2019-seasonBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngBachtrack921Previewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/84127-lan-shui-high-res-2---credit-lan-shui.jpg510340Lan ShuiLan Shui
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-30UTC11:17:41+00:002018-06-04Whether discovering new works or revisiting classics, the 2018-19 Hong Kong Philharmonic season has plenty to offer.A Mahler project as the Hong Kong Philharmonic enters its 45th seasonen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/preview-zweden-hong-kong-philharmonic-orchestra-2018-2019-seasonBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngBachtrack959Previewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/77692-jaap-van-zweden-by-hans-van-der-woerd-resized.jpg510340Jaap van ZwedenHans van der Woerd
There’s more to the Sound of the Dolomites than simply music. Here the Artistic Director tells us about a festival in which performers and punters trek through the mountains together.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-06-06UTC15:32:11+00:002018-06-01There’s more to the Sound of the Dolomites than simply music. Here the Artistic Director tells us about a festival in which performers and punters trek through the mountains together.Making instruments sing: Mario Brunello on the Sounds of the Dolomites festival in Trentinoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-brunello-sounds-dolomites-festival-may-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJames Imamhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6732https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6732https://bachtrack.com/files/40590-james-imam.jpgJames studied Anthropology at Cambridge University before training as a singer at the Royal Northern College of Music. He has since lived and worked in Milan where he indulges his passion for all types of music, though as a countertenor he has a special interest in Baroque opera.1102Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/83893-31963.jpg510340Majestic views of the DolomitesMarisa Montibeller
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-06-06UTC14:14:39+00:002018-05-31As he awaits the swan to pull him into another new production, Klaus Florian Vogt reflects on Lohengrin and his other Wagner roles.“Lohengrin’s story will be told”: Klaus Florian Vogt on the fascination of Wagner rolesen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-klaus-florian-vogt-wagner-lohengrin-royal-opera-may-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngElisabeth Schwarzhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24147https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24147https://bachtrack.com/files/63428-4csrt9pktfc-ypnfngakia-thumb-4e53.jpgElisabeth is Bachtrack’s German Editor and Press Officer. Before moving to London she could most likely be found on a Stehplatz at the Wiener Staatsoper or enjoying Bruckner, Wagner, Mahler, Brahms at the Musikverein. As a clarinettist she loves everything from Mozart to Artie Shaw and Mendelssohn to Hillborg.1251Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/83957-klaus-florian-vogt-harald-hoffmann.jpg510340Klaus Florian VogtHarald Hoffmann
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-31UTC08:35:10+00:002018-05-31The Italian clarinettist talks about his life in Rome and shares his memories of Claudio Abbado.From the principal's desk: Alessandro Carbonare, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Ceciliaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-alessandro-carbonare-santa-cecilia-clarinet-month-may-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngBachtrack792Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/83995-carbonare-2015-1.jpg510340Lorenzo Baldrighi Artists Mangement
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-31UTC08:41:10+00:002018-05-31The German clarinettist, or rather his father, had a very pragmatic approach when it came to choosing the right instrument.From the principal's desk: Stefan Schilling, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestraen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-stefan-schilling-bavarian-radio-symphony-orchestra-clarinet-month-may-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngBachtrack555Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/83994--stefanschilling-c-astrid-ackermann.jpg510340Stefan SchillingAstrid Ackermann
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-29UTC15:34:05+00:002018-05-29From Mahler’s Resurrection to Elgar's Gerontius, a season of great works brought to venues in the Southwest. A tenth season for Kirill Karabits as the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra unveils its 2018-19 seasonen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/preview-karabits-bournemouth-symphony-orchestra-2018-2019-seasonBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngBachtrack972Previewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/83736-8--c-denis-manokha.jpg510340Kirill KarabitsDenis Manokha
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-06-06UTC10:45:09+00:002018-05-28The German clarinettist shares her experience as an orchestral musician and soloist and her love for Mozart.“Everything else pales into insignificance”: Sabine Meyer on Mozart's Basset Clarinet Concertoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-sabine-meyer-clarinet-mozart-may-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngElisabeth Schwarzhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24147https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24147https://bachtrack.com/files/63428-4csrt9pktfc-ypnfngakia-thumb-4e53.jpgElisabeth is Bachtrack’s German Editor and Press Officer. Before moving to London she could most likely be found on a Stehplatz at the Wiener Staatsoper or enjoying Bruckner, Wagner, Mahler, Brahms at the Musikverein. As a clarinettist she loves everything from Mozart to Artie Shaw and Mendelssohn to Hillborg.1398Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/83524-sabine-meyer-steven-haberland-01---copy.jpg510340Sabine MeyerSteven Haberland
In the fantasy world of the people drafting the GDPR, businesses would change their ways to impose self-restraint in the use of personal data and draft clear, straightforward notices. Here's what actually happened.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-28UTC20:00:48+00:002018-05-27In the fantasy world of the people drafting the GDPR, businesses would change their ways to impose self-restraint in the use of personal data and draft clear, straightforward notices. Here's what actually happened.Opinion: if you want to know why GDPR has been such a nightmare, ask the lawyersen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/opinion-why-gdpr-has-been-a-nightmare-may-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Karlinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/files/40449-david-karlin.jpgDavid is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.1137Opinionhttps://bachtrack.com/files/83753-640px-flag-of-europe-svg.png300200
In the wake of her receiving the Birgit Nilsson Prize, the Swedish soprano discusses the development of her lauded career and what the future might hold.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-25UTC08:56:34+00:002018-05-25In the wake of her receiving the Birgit Nilsson Prize, the Swedish soprano discusses the development of her lauded career and what the future might hold. “I would have hated to be mediocre”: Nina Stemme on winning the Birgit Nilsson Prizeen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-nina-stemme-birgit-nilsson-prize-may-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngHugo Shirleyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22604https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22604https://bachtrack.com/files/45170-hugo-shirley.jpgHugo Shirley is a Berlin-based writer and musicologist. He has written widely as a critic, including for The Spectator, the Financial Times and Daily Telegraph, and has held editorial posts at both Opera and Gramophone. He was editor of 30-Second Opera (Ivy Press, 2015) and is currently working on a critical study of Strauss and Hofmannsthal’s Die Frau ohne Schatten, based on his doctoral thesis. He blogs at http://hugoshirley.blogspot.co.uk and tweets as @hugojeshirley.1585Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/83488-birgit-nilsson-nina-stemme-1996--1-.jpg510340Birgit Nilsson with Nina Stemme, 1996The Birgit Nilsson Foundation
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-24UTC16:25:59+00:002018-05-24The American clarinettist shares his love for Rachmaninov's Second Symphony and his thoughts on a Mozart-Copland hybrid concerto.From the principal's desk: Anthony McGill, New York Philharmonicen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-anthony-mcgill-new-york-philharmonic-clarinet-month-may-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngBachtrack368Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/83614-ny-phil-logo-thumbnail.png510340
It was hearing Richard Mühlfeld play clarinet in the Meiningen Orchestra that tempted Brahms out of retirement to compose four gems of the chamber repertoire.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-24UTC09:56:21+00:002018-05-24It was hearing Richard Mühlfeld play clarinet in the Meiningen Orchestra that tempted Brahms out of retirement to compose four gems of the chamber repertoire.Brahms’ muse: Richard Mühlfeld, autumnal inspirationen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/feature-richard-muhlfeld-johannes-brahms-clarinet-month-may-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Pullingerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/files/218-1097_4423_markpullinger.jpgMark is one of Bachtrack’s editors and Chair of the Music Section of The Critics' Circle. An experienced opera critic, with a passion for Verdi, he can often be found propping up a standing place at the ROH. He also reviews concerts and dance, with a particular love for Russian and French repertoire. Mark contributes to Gramophone and Opera magazines and blogs at Beckmesser's Quill. 1076Featurehttps://bachtrack.com/files/83481-brahms-muhlfeld.jpg510340Johannes Brahms and Richard MühlfeldWikicommons
A classical music talent show supported by Plácido Domingo has become a blockbuster in Hungary. Plans have now been announced for UK and US versions. We ask: can the show bring classical music to a mass audience?
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-25UTC14:39:45+00:002018-05-24A classical music talent show supported by Plácido Domingo has become a blockbuster in Hungary. Plans have now been announced for UK and US versions. We ask: can the show bring classical music to a mass audience?Growing talent through television: Plácido Domingo and Leo Pearlman talk to us about Virtuososen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/virtuosos-pacido-domingo-leo-pearlman-fullwell-73-may-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Karlinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/files/40449-david-karlin.jpgDavid is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.1359Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/83446-placido-domingo-mariann-peller-c-judit-marjai.jpg460340Plácido Domingo and Mariann Peller at the launch at Manhattan School of MusicJudit Marjai
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-24UTC08:54:01+00:002018-05-23The German clarinettist talks about his love for Weber and his attempt to see the music from all angles.“I encourage them to write the impossible": Jörg Widmann on his life as a clarinettist and composeren_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-joerg-widmann-clarinet-composing-weber-may-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngElisabeth Schwarzhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24147https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24147https://bachtrack.com/files/63428-4csrt9pktfc-ypnfngakia-thumb-4e53.jpgElisabeth is Bachtrack’s German Editor and Press Officer. Before moving to London she could most likely be found on a Stehplatz at the Wiener Staatsoper or enjoying Bruckner, Wagner, Mahler, Brahms at the Musikverein. As a clarinettist she loves everything from Mozart to Artie Shaw and Mendelssohn to Hillborg.1950Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/83353-jo-erg-widmann-composition-003--c--marco-borggreve---copy.jpg510340Jörg WidmannMarco Borggreve
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-24UTC08:56:58+00:002018-05-22Before his debut in Carnegie’s Zankel Hall, pianist and composer Thomas Nickell shares his opinions on an interpreter’s mandate and artistic freedom.Imagining musical landscapes: Young pianist Thomas Nickell on a life lived in musicen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-thomas-nickell-piano-carnegie-hall-may-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngEdward Sava-Segalhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21335https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21335https://bachtrack.com/files/80987-edward-sava.jpgEdward has been living in New York for the last 25 years, one of the reasons being the extraordinarily rich cultural life in this city.
He has studied piano and classical music in his early years. He switched later on to computer science and data architecture but he kept an unwavering interest in following the classical music phenomenon here in New York and in his travels.
Edward occasionally reviews fine arts events for the most prestigious literary magazine in Romania, his home country.1088Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/83190-thomas-nickell-c-alexander---buono-international.jpg480340Thomas NickellAlexander & Buono International
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-31UTC09:00:50+00:002018-05-22Robert Plane talks about his time with the BBC NOW and how he was inspired by Jack Brymer playing the Mozart Concerto.From the principal's desk: Robert Plane, BBC National Orchestra of Walesen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-robert-plane-bbc-national-orchestra-of-wales-clarinet-month-may-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngBachtrack949Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/83386-bbc-now-logo-thumbnail.png510340
