2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-13UTC16:01:01+00:002018-03-14Looking back on 30+ years of contemporary music-making and discussing new projects with Bang on a Can founders Julia Wolfe and Michael Gordon. Utopia in a crazy world: Bang on a Can intervieweden_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-julia-wolfe-michael-gordon-bang-can-contemporary-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is Bachtrack's content creator. Having also written for sites such as The Quietus and Bandcamp, he loves music of all genres and has a particular fondness for folk and experimental music. In the world of classical music, he is especially interested in the work of holy minimalists such as Arvo Pärt and John Tavener.1578Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/77475-julia-wolfe-photo1-copyright-2009-peter-serling-0.jpg510340Julia WolfePeter Serling
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-15UTC10:31:40+00:002018-03-14Following our discussion of music criticism, the second part of our interview revolves around the symphony orchestra.Christian Merlin: the 21st century orchestra, its intellectual construction and its sonic identityen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-christian-merlin-orchestre-symphonique-mars-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngTristan Labourethttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/25762https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/25762https://bachtrack.com/files/83365-photo-labouret-bachtrack-2.jpgMusicologue diplômé du CNSMD de Paris, Tristan Labouret mène une double activité de chercheur et de transmetteur. Conférencier, producteur radio, rédacteur, médiateur, il collabore avec de nombreuses institutions qui apprécient son inventivité et sa bienveillance (Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo, Orchestre de chambre de Paris, festivals de musique de chambre de Deauville, Compagnie Opéra.3, Orchestre de Paris…). Il enseigne au conservatoire de Bourg-la-Reine/Sceaux, où il est chargé des cours de préparation à l’option musique du baccalauréat.2053Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/78016-merlin-1.jpg300450
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-06-22UTC15:35:36+00:002018-03-13From jazz-inflected musical theatre to consciousness-expanding musique concrète, these are the most influential works of the last century. Ten works from the 20th century that shaped contemporary classical musicen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/top-ten-twentieth-century-shaped-contemporary-classical-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngBenjamin Poorehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/25431https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/25431https://bachtrack.com/files/66142-img-1247.jpgBenjamin Poore is a writer and critic. His book on psychoanalysis and literature is forthcoming in 2019. He has previously written about literature and culture for the Independent, the Times Literary Supplement, and Times Higher Education. In his spare time he tries to sing Schubert; he has a very patient teacher.1820Featurehttps://bachtrack.com/files/77654-stravinsky-bernstein-ligeti.jpg510340George Grantham Bain Collection/Fred Palumbo/Dutch National Archives
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-03UTC13:44:52+00:002018-03-09Ahead of Bergen Philharmonic and Bergen National Opera’s live-streamed performance of the work, we cover the need-to-knows.Introducing Der fliegende Holländer: 10 facts about Wagner’s early operaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/feature-at-home-guide-facts-fliegende-hollander-wagner-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is Bachtrack's content creator. Having also written for sites such as The Quietus and Bandcamp, he loves music of all genres and has a particular fondness for folk and experimental music. In the world of classical music, he is especially interested in the work of holy minimalists such as Arvo Pärt and John Tavener.1709Featurehttps://bachtrack.com/files/77990-flying-dutchman--the.jpg510340Albert Pinkham Ryder's The Flying DutchmanPublic domain | Wikimedia Commons
Moldovan-born violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja enjoys challenging the limitations of traditional concert formats and is a passionate advocate for new music and doing things differently.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-23UTC16:46:58+00:002018-03-08Moldovan-born violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja enjoys challenging the limitations of traditional concert formats and is a passionate advocate for new music and doing things differently.“There are rewards in taking risks”: Patricia Kopatchinskaja on new music and innovationen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-patricia-kopatchinskaja-contemporary-march-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. 1652Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/77894-patricia-kopatchinskaja-2-credit-julia-wesely-lighter-resized.jpg510340Patricia KopatchinskajaJulia Wesely
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-09UTC10:43:24+00:002018-03-07Ahead of a live streamed performance of his concerto with the Norwegian Radio Orchestra, we talk with renowned sarod master Amjad Ali Khan.Freedom within discipline: an Indian classical master on his sarod concertoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-amjad-ali-khan-samaagam-concerto-norwegian-radio-orchestra-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is Bachtrack's content creator. Having also written for sites such as The Quietus and Bandcamp, he loves music of all genres and has a particular fondness for folk and experimental music. In the world of classical music, he is especially interested in the work of holy minimalists such as Arvo Pärt and John Tavener.1231Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/77507-amjad-ali-khan-c-dilip-bhatia.jpg510340Dilip Bhatia
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-29UTC17:38:48+00:002018-03-07In the first of two interviews, one of the most respected critics in France talks about the state of his art.Le Figaro’s Christian Merlin: “Who am I to pass judgement?”en_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-christian-merlin-la-critique-musicale-mars-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngTristan Labourethttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/25762https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/25762https://bachtrack.com/files/83365-photo-labouret-bachtrack-2.jpgMusicologue diplômé du CNSMD de Paris, Tristan Labouret mène une double activité de chercheur et de transmetteur. Conférencier, producteur radio, rédacteur, médiateur, il collabore avec de nombreuses institutions qui apprécient son inventivité et sa bienveillance (Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo, Orchestre de chambre de Paris, festivals de musique de chambre de Deauville, Compagnie Opéra.3, Orchestre de Paris…). Il enseigne au conservatoire de Bourg-la-Reine/Sceaux, où il est chargé des cours de préparation à l’option musique du baccalauréat.2498Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/78016-merlin-1.jpg300450
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-25UTC16:26:35+00:002018-03-05Not one, but two appearances by the legendary Martha Argerich crowns the festival's 25th edition. A golden line-up for a silver jubilee: the 25th Singapore International Piano Festivalen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/preview-singapore-international-piano-festival-argerich-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngBachtrack839Previewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/77764-martha-argerich-c-adriano-heitman-3-resized.jpg510340Martha ArgerichAdriano Heitman
Bernstein’s significance is emphasised through the golden thread that conjoins his classical and musical theatre compositions ... with ballets an important part of his musical legacy. Leading ballet companies and contemporary choreograhers mark Bernstein100 around the world.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-08UTC09:18:33+00:002018-03-05Bernstein’s significance is emphasised through the golden thread that conjoins his classical and musical theatre compositions ... with ballets an important part of his musical legacy. Leading ballet companies and contemporary choreograhers mark Bernstein100 around the world.Bernstein and the art of symphonic balleten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/article-leonard-bernstein-symphonic-ballet-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngGraham Wattshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18349https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18349https://bachtrack.com/files/305-gw_18.jpgGraham Watts is a freelance dance writer and critic writing regularly for Dancing Times, Dance Europe, Danza Europa, and many more publications. He regularly writes features for Sadler’s Wells, London Coliseum and La Scala. Chairman of the Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle in the United Kingdom and of the UK National Dance Awards he has interviewed many of the greatest names in dance including Maya Plisetskaya, Vladimir Vasiliev, Boris Eifman, Alexei Ratmansky, Andris Liepa, Sir Peter Wright, David Bintley and Dame Gillian Lynne. When not involved in dance Graham is a keen fencer, and has captained the British Sabre team.
1842Featurehttps://bachtrack.com/files/77976-fancyfree-tpeckgordon.jpg510350Joseph Gordon and Tiler Peck of NYCB in Jerome Robbins' Fancy FreePaul Kolnik (Photo courtesy of New York City Ballet)
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-25UTC16:27:08+00:002018-03-02Esoterica from Armenia, video game operas, algorithmic audiovisuals and more: Holland Festival doesn’t let you settle into one genre. Where technology and spirituality meet opera: Holland Festival previeweden_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/preview-holland-festival-benjamin-trojan-women-gurdjieff-june-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is Bachtrack's content creator. Having also written for sites such as The Quietus and Bandcamp, he loves music of all genres and has a particular fondness for folk and experimental music. In the world of classical music, he is especially interested in the work of holy minimalists such as Arvo Pärt and John Tavener.1102Previewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/76605-holland-festival-trojan-women-c-national-changgeuk-company-of-korea-national-theater-of-korea-4.jpg410470Trojan WomenNational Theatre of Korea
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-28UTC12:25:27+00:002018-03-01We speak to David Harrington, founder of the intrepid Kronos Quartet, to discuss building a string quartet repertoire for the 21st century. Accessing the future with Kronos Quarteten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-david-harrington-kronos-quartet-fifty-future-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is Bachtrack's content creator. Having also written for sites such as The Quietus and Bandcamp, he loves music of all genres and has a particular fondness for folk and experimental music. In the world of classical music, he is especially interested in the work of holy minimalists such as Arvo Pärt and John Tavener.1416Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/77364-kronos-sessions-kronos-quartet-jay-blakesberg-2.jpg510340Kronos QuartetJay Blakesberg
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-26UTC16:23:01+00:002018-02-28The Finnish conductor talks about feeling a part of the orchestra and which Nordic country performs the best Nielsen. Leading from the front: Sakari Oramo intervieweden_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-sakari-oramo-royal-stockholm-philharmonic-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngBachtrack2062Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/76778-myimage.jpg510340Benjamin Ealovega
A swindler and a seducer who met his death at the hands of a seducee's furious brothers, Stradella was also one of the pioneering figures of the baroque, whose little remembered music sounds fresh and exciting to this day.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-26UTC08:15:30+00:002018-02-26A swindler and a seducer who met his death at the hands of a seducee's furious brothers, Stradella was also one of the pioneering figures of the baroque, whose little remembered music sounds fresh and exciting to this day.Alessandro Stradella: cloaks, daggers and musical geniusen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/feature-alessandro-stradella-baroque-month-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJonathan Sutherland1785Featurehttps://bachtrack.com/files/76972-4-la-doriclea.jpg510340Manuscript of La Doriclea
A serious competitor to the operas of Handel in his time, Porpora has fallen into neglect. To celebrate his 250th anniversary, perhaps that should change.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-15UTC10:48:18+00:002018-02-26A serious competitor to the operas of Handel in his time, Porpora has fallen into neglect. To celebrate his 250th anniversary, perhaps that should change.Nicola Porpora as opera composeren_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/anniversary-250th-nicola-porpora-about-his-operasBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngNahoko Gotohhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/60https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/60https://bachtrack.com/files/121-nahoko.jpgNahoko is a UK-based Japanese music journalist with a background in musicology. She writes regularly for various Japanese media including Ongaku no tomo and Mostly Classic magazines.1130Anniversaryhttps://bachtrack.com/files/76706-nicola-antonio-porpora.jpg300360Nicola Porpora (Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna)Public Domain | Wikipedia
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-16UTC08:50:40+00:002018-02-26The Czech conductor "wants to complete the whole picture" by promoting the music of almost forgotten Czech composers.“Czech music is not just Dvořák, Smetana, Janáček": Marek Štilec on the project Czech Masters in Viennaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-marek-stilec-czech-masters-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngFrank Kuznikhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15293https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15293https://bachtrack.com/files/213-frank_kuznik.jpgFrank Kuznik is the former Editor-in-Chief and Culture Editor of The Prague Post, Central Europe's premier English-language weekly newspaper. He currently divides his time between Prague and his hometown in the U.S., Cleveland, where he covers northeast Ohio's dynamic classical music scene. Frank's new book "Festival Europe 2015: 70 Enchanting Places to Hear the World's Greatest Music" is now available to purchase. 1466Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/77159-smetana-hall-prague--prague-symphony-orchestra--photo-arcodiva---resized.jpg510340Marek Štilec and the Prague Symphony OrchestraArcoDiva
The director/producer of more than 400 operas tells us about La morte d'Orfeo, his last production before leaving for Aix in September, about Wagner, about working with the visual arts and more...
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-22UTC10:51:57+00:002018-02-26The director/producer of more than 400 operas tells us about La morte d'Orfeo, his last production before leaving for Aix in September, about Wagner, about working with the visual arts and more...Pierre Audi on Orpheus and thirty years of mythic mystery at Dutch National Operaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-pierre-audi-la-morte-d-orfeo-dutch-national-opera-baroque-month-february-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJenny Camillerihttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15978https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15978https://bachtrack.com/files/82616-jennycamilleri2018--1----copy.jpgAfter completing her postgraduate studies in psychology at the University of Toronto, Jenny moved to Amsterdam, where she enjoys singing in amateur choirs. She loves all genres of classical vocal music, especially nineteenth and early twentieth century Italian and German opera and art songs.2347Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/77072-pierre-audi-3-credits-sarah-wong--5-.jpg510340Pierre AudiSarah Wong
The three-week festival is a highlight of the Turkish classical year, attracting a huge number of visitors, with opportunities to explore this fascinating capital city, as well as soak up music in wonderful locations.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-25UTC16:27:38+00:002018-02-22The three-week festival is a highlight of the Turkish classical year, attracting a huge number of visitors, with opportunities to explore this fascinating capital city, as well as soak up music in wonderful locations.A cultural melting pot: the Istanbul Music Festivalen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/preview-international-istanbul-music-festival-borusan-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngBachtrack924Previewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/77228-aya-irini-hdr.jpg510340Aya IriniIKSV
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-24UTC13:36:35+00:002018-02-21From monumental Germanic grandeur to Nordic elements – European Music forms a strong thread in the NHKSO's new season.Paavo Järvi celebrates European music with the NHK Symphony Orchestra in its 2018-19 seasonen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/preview-nhk-symphony-orchestra-jaervi-blomstedt-noseda-ott-season-2018-2019Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngBachtrack994Previewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/76857-paavo-jarvi-1---credit-kaupo-kikkas-520.jpg510340Paavo JärviKaupo Kikkas
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-20UTC23:37:23+00:002018-02-19Stepping down after 30 years as DNO Artistic Director, Audi unveils a season bursting with new productions from Donizetti to Stockhausen.Pierre Audi bids Dutch National Opera farewell with a valedictory season in Amsterdamen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/preview-dutch-national-opera-ballet-pierre-audi-amsterdam-2018-2019Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngBachtrack1332Previewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/76673-3--girls-of-the-golden-west-photo-cory-weaver-san-francisco-opera-preview.jpg510340Girls of the Golden WestCory Weaver | San Francisco Opera
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-23UTC15:16:06+00:002018-02-19Jane Shuttleworth reflects on the very different natures of Bach's St John and St Matthew Passions. Bach's St Matthew and St John: a tale of two Passionsen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/feature-bach-st-matthew-passion-st-john-passion-baroque-month-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJane Shuttleworthhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2331https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2331https://bachtrack.com/files/40598-jane-bachtrack.jpgJane Shuttleworth is a choral singer and recorder player, and specialises in Renaissance, baroque and modern music. She lives in Durham and runs a local music listings, news and reviews site Music in Durham1503Featurehttps://bachtrack.com/files/76170-cristo-crucificado.jpg280420Diego Velásquez: Cristo CrucificadoWikipedia | Public Domain
