Kazuki Yamada appointed chief at Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin

French conductor Nathalie Stutzmann will be the first woman to hold the position of Artistic and Music Director of Monaco’s orchestra in its 170-year history.

As the winner of the 2025 Best Opera House award, Bavaria's biggest multi-genre theatre, Theater Regensburg, will host the Oper! Awards in 2026.

Kazuki Yamada, Claire Booth and the Paraorchestra were among the winners announced on Thursday, which also honoured contemporary music record label NMC and Belfast’s Open Arts Community Choir.

Withdrawing from an eight-city tour, including an appearance at Carnegie Hall, in an interview the German violinist said: “I feel utter anger. I cannot go on with this feeling inside.”

Tributes have flowed in after the conductor and pianist announced his diagnosis on Thursday: “I am planning to maintain as many of my professional commitments as my health permits.”

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