Double basses now allowed on French trains, but only one at a time

Semyon Bychkov, currently finishing up his role as Chief Conductor of the Czech Philharmonic, will take over at Opéra national de Paris from August 2028.

The Philharmonie de Paris has responded, condemning the actions in the strongest terms, after audience members set off smoke bombs during Thursday's concert.

The Lithuanian conductor will join Jaap van Zweden in the titled roles of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France from September 2026.

Used to make string instrument bows for more than 200 years, Brazilian authorities wish to tighten trade on the critically endangered brazilwood tree, due to repeated illegal exploitation.

A longtime connoisseur of Pushkin’s novel, Fiennes’ production will hit the boards at Palais Garnier in February 2026.

Michael Tilson Thomas, the American conductor, composer and educator, has died at the age of 81.