Semyon Bychkov appointed as Music Director of the Opéra national de Paris

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.

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

Culture minister Rachida Dati announced together with state train operator SCNF that basses will now be allowed – but only a single bass per train.

Harding will join the LA Phil’s reimagined leadership team, including Esa-Pekka Salonen, Anna Handler and Gustavo Dudamel.

The appointment marks the first formal conducting title of Adèsʼ career, during which he has enjoyed a close relationship with the orchestra as Composer-in-Association.