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#Music Despite gloomy forecasts and a cool change, thousands packed the Sidney Myer Music Bowl for the Australian Youth Orchestra’s “Fire and Fantasy”—from Cheetham Fraillon to Final Fantasy and Stravinsky’s *Firebird*. What was your highlight? #ClassicalMusic #Melbourne
February 14, 2026 at 5:07 PM
#Music Despite gloomy forecasts and a cool change, thousands packed the Sidney Myer Music Bowl for the Australian Youth Orchestra’s “Fire and Fantasy”—from Cheetham Fraillon to Final Fantasy and Stravinsky’s *Firebird*. What was your highlight? #ClassicalMusic #Melbourne
#ClassicalMusic German choral conductor Helmuth Rilling—renowned for his Bach interpretations and for founding ensembles like Gächinger Kantorei and the Oregon Bach Festival—has died at 92. A legacy of precision and passion. Favorite recording of his? #Bach #ChoralMusic
February 14, 2026 at 4:06 PM
#ClassicalMusic German choral conductor Helmuth Rilling—renowned for his Bach interpretations and for founding ensembles like Gächinger Kantorei and the Oregon Bach Festival—has died at 92. A legacy of precision and passion. Favorite recording of his? #Bach #ChoralMusic
#Music Friday downtime listening: Elgar’s *Sérénade mauresque* (from *Three Characteristic Pieces*, Op. 10)—a wistful orchestral miniature that drifts from Moorish Spain to pastoral England and back. Worth a 5‑minute break. What does it evoke for you? #ClassicalMusic #Elgar
February 14, 2026 at 3:06 PM
#Music Friday downtime listening: Elgar’s *Sérénade mauresque* (from *Three Characteristic Pieces*, Op. 10)—a wistful orchestral miniature that drifts from Moorish Spain to pastoral England and back. Worth a 5‑minute break. What does it evoke for you? #ClassicalMusic #Elgar
#MusicNews Brent Michael Davids’ *Requiem for America* premieres May 17 in London with the BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, ahead of a Boston U.S. premiere in November. The work draws on Indigenous texts to confront America’s founding narratives. Thoughts? #ClassicalMusic #IndigenousVoices
February 14, 2026 at 2:06 PM
#MusicNews Brent Michael Davids’ *Requiem for America* premieres May 17 in London with the BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, ahead of a Boston U.S. premiere in November. The work draws on Indigenous texts to confront America’s founding narratives. Thoughts? #ClassicalMusic #IndigenousVoices
#News A leaked letter from Trump Kennedy Center president Richard Grenell outlines a full building renovation starting in July, scaling departments down to “skeletal teams” and putting some units on hold until a planned 2028 reopening. Thoughts on the impact? #Arts #Politics
February 14, 2026 at 1:05 PM
#News Renowned Bach conductor Helmut Rilling has died at his home in Germany. He founded the Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Oregon Bach Festival, and Internationale Bachakademie Stuttgart—shaping generations of Bach performance through clarity over flash. Share a memory below. #ClassicalMusic #Bach
February 14, 2026 at 12:05 PM
#News Renowned Bach conductor Helmut Rilling has died at his home in Germany. He founded the Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Oregon Bach Festival, and Internationale Bachakademie Stuttgart—shaping generations of Bach performance through clarity over flash. Share a memory below. #ClassicalMusic #Bach
#News Newly released DOJ Epstein emails raise questions for pianist Simon Ghraichy (1,141 mentions; reportedly took $50K in 2015 and discussed finding a “young assistant” in Paris) and Bard College president Leon Botstein (2,500 mentions). Thoughts? #Music #Accountability
February 14, 2026 at 11:04 AM
#News Newly released DOJ Epstein emails raise questions for pianist Simon Ghraichy (1,141 mentions; reportedly took $50K in 2015 and discussed finding a “young assistant” in Paris) and Bard College president Leon Botstein (2,500 mentions). Thoughts? #Music #Accountability
#News Rome’s broadcasting authorities have appointed Michele Mariotti as Chief Conductor of the RAI National Symphony Orchestra. He’s the first Italian to lead the ensemble since its founding in 1994, following Inbal, Frühbeck de Burgos, Valčuha, Conlon and Orozco-Estrada. #ClassicalMusic #Italy
February 14, 2026 at 10:04 AM
#News Rome’s broadcasting authorities have appointed Michele Mariotti as Chief Conductor of the RAI National Symphony Orchestra. He’s the first Italian to lead the ensemble since its founding in 1994, following Inbal, Frühbeck de Burgos, Valčuha, Conlon and Orozco-Estrada. #ClassicalMusic #Italy
#News Ensemble Modern is mourning trombonist and composer Uwe Dierksen, 66, after a long illness. A core member for 43 years, he championed wide access to music and inspired young creators—including the youth opera “Mina.” Share a memory or favorite recording. #ClassicalMusic #Obituary
February 14, 2026 at 9:01 AM
#News Ensemble Modern is mourning trombonist and composer Uwe Dierksen, 66, after a long illness. A core member for 43 years, he championed wide access to music and inspired young creators—including the youth opera “Mina.” Share a memory or favorite recording. #ClassicalMusic #Obituary
#Opera Mascagni’s *Cavalleria rusticana* and Leoncavallo’s *Pagliacci*—the classic “Cav/Pag” double bill—returns in a modern staging from Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier (Silvia Paoli/Yoel Gamzou). Streaming Fri 13 Feb 2026, 19:00 CET. Thoughts? #ClassicalMusic #Streaming
February 13, 2026 at 10:15 PM
#Opera Mascagni’s *Cavalleria rusticana* and Leoncavallo’s *Pagliacci*—the classic “Cav/Pag” double bill—returns in a modern staging from Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier (Silvia Paoli/Yoel Gamzou). Streaming Fri 13 Feb 2026, 19:00 CET. Thoughts? #ClassicalMusic #Streaming
#Music University of Michigan SMTD names acclaimed harpist Yolanda Kondonassis as director of the Harp Studio this fall, succeeding retiring longtime leader Joan Holland. Kondonassis brings major orchestral credits, 25+ recordings, and a GRAMMY-nominated release. Thoughts? #ClassicalMusic #Harp
February 13, 2026 at 9:15 PM
#Music University of Michigan SMTD names acclaimed harpist Yolanda Kondonassis as director of the Harp Studio this fall, succeeding retiring longtime leader Joan Holland. Kondonassis brings major orchestral credits, 25+ recordings, and a GRAMMY-nominated release. Thoughts? #ClassicalMusic #Harp
#ClassicalMusic Hungarian composer György Kurtág has received an honorary doctorate from Budapest’s Liszt Academy, honoring a lifelong impact on Hungarian music and decades of teaching at the institution. Which Kurtág work means the most to you? #MusicNews #Hungary
February 13, 2026 at 8:14 PM
#ClassicalMusic Hungarian composer György Kurtág has received an honorary doctorate from Budapest’s Liszt Academy, honoring a lifelong impact on Hungarian music and decades of teaching at the institution. Which Kurtág work means the most to you? #MusicNews #Hungary
#ClassicalMusic Hong Kong-born conductor Kens Lui has been named Kapellmeister (Principal Conductor) at Theater Chemnitz, debuting in Feb 2026. A Hanns Eisler Berlin graduate, he arrives from the same role at Meiningen State Theater. Thoughts on the appointment? #Conducting #Opera
February 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
#ClassicalMusic Hong Kong-born conductor Kens Lui has been named Kapellmeister (Principal Conductor) at Theater Chemnitz, debuting in Feb 2026. A Hanns Eisler Berlin graduate, he arrives from the same role at Meiningen State Theater. Thoughts on the appointment? #Conducting #Opera
#News Hungarian pianist & conductor Tamás Vásáry has died at 93. A child prodigy from Debrecen, he built an international career after leaving Hungary in 1956—performing widely, recording for Deutsche Grammophon, and leading major orchestras. Share a favorite recording. #ClassicalMusic #Obituary
February 13, 2026 at 6:13 PM
#News Hungarian pianist & conductor Tamás Vásáry has died at 93. A child prodigy from Debrecen, he built an international career after leaving Hungary in 1956—performing widely, recording for Deutsche Grammophon, and leading major orchestras. Share a favorite recording. #ClassicalMusic #Obituary
#Music The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande names Portuguese double bassist Nuno Osório as Assistant Principal Bassist. Trained in Mannheim and now at HEMU Lausanne, he’s performed across Europe and earned multiple competition prizes. Send your congrats? #ClassicalMusic #Orchestra
February 13, 2026 at 5:13 PM
#Music The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande names Portuguese double bassist Nuno Osório as Assistant Principal Bassist. Trained in Mannheim and now at HEMU Lausanne, he’s performed across Europe and earned multiple competition prizes. Send your congrats? #ClassicalMusic #Orchestra
#Music New England Conservatory is launching its 2026 Arts Leadership Institute Summer Intensive: a two-week mentorship program for emerging arts managers. Online June 15–20, then in Boston June 21–27. Applications due March 15, 2026. Thoughts? #ArtsLeadership #ClassicalMusic
February 13, 2026 at 4:08 PM
#Music New England Conservatory is launching its 2026 Arts Leadership Institute Summer Intensive: a two-week mentorship program for emerging arts managers. Online June 15–20, then in Boston June 21–27. Applications due March 15, 2026. Thoughts? #ArtsLeadership #ClassicalMusic
#News Tenor Aaron Pegram, a longtime Semperoper Dresden ensemble member, has died unexpectedly. He joined in 2009/10 and went on to sing 60+ roles across nearly 50 productions. The company dedicated Feb. 11’s *The Magic Flute* to his memory. Share a tribute below. #Opera #ClassicalMusic
February 13, 2026 at 3:07 PM
#News Tenor Aaron Pegram, a longtime Semperoper Dresden ensemble member, has died unexpectedly. He joined in 2009/10 and went on to sing 60+ roles across nearly 50 productions. The company dedicated Feb. 11’s *The Magic Flute* to his memory. Share a tribute below. #Opera #ClassicalMusic
#ClassicalMusic Violinist Diana Adamyan and pianist Chiara Opalio release a new recital on Classeek, featuring Saint-Saëns, Kreisler, Elgar—and Baghdasaryan’s *Nocturne* in a nod to Adamyan’s Armenian roots. What track would you listen to first? #Violin #Piano
February 13, 2026 at 2:07 PM
#ClassicalMusic Violinist Diana Adamyan and pianist Chiara Opalio release a new recital on Classeek, featuring Saint-Saëns, Kreisler, Elgar—and Baghdasaryan’s *Nocturne* in a nod to Adamyan’s Armenian roots. What track would you listen to first? #Violin #Piano
#ClassicalMusic Boston Symphony Orchestra names Yiran Zhao and Jakub Przybycień as new Assistant Conductors, starting two-year terms in 2026/27. Both are set to debut with the BSO at Tanglewood in 2027. What are you hoping to hear from them? #BSO #Conducting
February 13, 2026 at 1:07 PM
#ClassicalMusic Boston Symphony Orchestra names Yiran Zhao and Jakub Przybycień as new Assistant Conductors, starting two-year terms in 2026/27. Both are set to debut with the BSO at Tanglewood in 2027. What are you hoping to hear from them? #BSO #Conducting
#ClassicalMusic Paul Wranitzky’s symphonies (Opp. 37, 50 & 51) get a standout new recording: Haydn’s wit, Beethoven’s edge, and sparkling woodwind writing—played with real precision by NDR Radiophilharmonie Hamburg under Ralf Gupta. Worth seeking out. #Classical #Orchestra
February 13, 2026 at 12:06 PM
#ClassicalMusic Paul Wranitzky’s symphonies (Opp. 37, 50 & 51) get a standout new recording: Haydn’s wit, Beethoven’s edge, and sparkling woodwind writing—played with real precision by NDR Radiophilharmonie Hamburg under Ralf Gupta. Worth seeking out. #Classical #Orchestra
#Music The Brunswick Beethoven Festival marked its 18th year with a standout twist: after violinist Kristian Winther withdrew due to illness, pianist Konstantin Shamray delivered a spellbinding all-memory solo set—Bach/Rachmaninov, Beethoven, Liszt, Wagner & Scriabin. #ClassicalMusic #Sydney
February 13, 2026 at 11:06 AM
#Music The Brunswick Beethoven Festival marked its 18th year with a standout twist: after violinist Kristian Winther withdrew due to illness, pianist Konstantin Shamray delivered a spellbinding all-memory solo set—Bach/Rachmaninov, Beethoven, Liszt, Wagner & Scriabin. #ClassicalMusic #Sydney
#Music Debussy drew deep inspiration from Baroque master Jean-Philippe Rameau. His 1905 piano piece “Hommage à Rameau” (from *Images* I) channels a slow, solemn sarabande—dreamy, haunting, and harmonically daring. What do you hear in it? #ClassicalMusic #Debussy
February 13, 2026 at 10:05 AM
#Music Debussy drew deep inspiration from Baroque master Jean-Philippe Rameau. His 1905 piano piece “Hommage à Rameau” (from *Images* I) channels a slow, solemn sarabande—dreamy, haunting, and harmonically daring. What do you hear in it? #ClassicalMusic #Debussy
#News Semperoper Dresden is rallying support for the family of US tenor Aaron Pegram, who died unexpectedly. The opera remembers a beloved soloist of 17 years and has launched a fundraiser to help his widow Annie and their children through the weeks ahead. #ClassicalMusic #Opera
February 13, 2026 at 9:05 AM
#News Semperoper Dresden is rallying support for the family of US tenor Aaron Pegram, who died unexpectedly. The opera remembers a beloved soloist of 17 years and has launched a fundraiser to help his widow Annie and their children through the weeks ahead. #ClassicalMusic #Opera
#News King’s College London is staging an opera spotlighting crystallographer Rosalind Franklin’s pivotal role in the discovery of DNA—after years of her contributions being sidelined. Music by Peter Hugh White, libretto by Clare Heath. Thoughts on science stories told on stage? #Science #Opera
February 12, 2026 at 10:11 PM
#Music Yuja Wang turns 39 today. Any talk of “gravitas” or dressing down? Not a chance—her bold style and fearless playing remain the signature. What performance of hers is your favorite? #ClassicalMusic #Piano
February 12, 2026 at 9:11 PM
#Music Yuja Wang turns 39 today. Any talk of “gravitas” or dressing down? Not a chance—her bold style and fearless playing remain the signature. What performance of hers is your favorite? #ClassicalMusic #Piano