For anyone that might have miss it  The Met: Live in HD's 2012-13 Season Features 12 Live Transmissions, Including Seven Ne...

I think, as many will agree,  it is impossible to "understand" Wagner without an understanding of the German Romantic movement and...

Due to be published 15 August 2012. More as I get it. Looks interesting however. Details as provided by publisher below. Wagner and Venice...

What was that about early Wagner being inferior work?

I have been meaning to provide this for sometime, so apologies for the delay. Clicking on any of the events will provide full details The...

As already mentioned, the CBSO have just announced their 2012-2013 season. Amongst some very interesting performances, we find a concert pe...

Press release below as received. More information on the Dutchman shortly The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra 2012-13 season The CB...

"I think making music is an art form like all the other art forms where, as you say, spontaneity and passion are very important ingred...

I am attempting to buy a copy of this at the moment. The author, Peter Bassett, has presented some very interesting essays and papers on Wag...

To promote its new production of The Dutchman, ENO have released a free App to introduce those new to Wagner to Jonathan Kent's new prod...

Kaj Aune Don't ever say that I don't try and bring you Wagner news that other sources, rightly I am sure, wouldn't dare. Le...

Act III: excerpts Lohengrin...........Franz Völker Elsa...................Maria Müller König Heinrich....Josef Von Manowarda Chor un...

I must admit I am far from a regular listener to "Classic FM" but no doubt my usual weakness for Tristan und Isolde will have me t...

Looks intriguing. Alas, it has sold out on Amazon in the UK and I am thus unable to comment on it at the moment. Below is the press release ...

April brings many things but not that often a new production of The Dutchman at ENO - directed by Johnathen Kent. But this year it also brin...

. <br> Every August, right before the semester begins, Otis College of Art and Design hosts a day of Convocation, where new ...

 “Over all for me, on balance, I think it’s a remarkable experience,” he said. Yet even he is a little worried: “I reserve final assessment...

"His admirers send him letters, he says. "They say things like: 'I was the girl in the fifth row with the glasses and you were...

 Wagner's Dream As I am sure you are aware, the MET will be showing its new Ring Cycle at cinemas again this year (details over the MET...

Prelude act I, Good Friday music, act III act II, Klingsor's garden NBC Symphony Orchestra Arturo Toscanini, Conductor Recorded, 2...

Sorry that updates have not been as frequent as many of you have come to expect. In my defense, I have, and am still, involved in a project...

A little off topic but I received the following and thought it might be of interest: Italy Comes to local cinemas with LIVE Classical Conc...

Least you have been living in a cave the last few months, the dates have now changed to those originally announced.

Thursday 16 August 2012 at 8:00 PM Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall Saturday 18 August 2012 at 8:00 PM Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall...

Continuing their what is, if last years excellent Rheingold is anything to go by, more of a semi-staged then the advertised concert perform...