Five stars for Rory Musgrave in Deidamia at Wexford Festival Opera
Our baritone Rory Musgrave was part of the critically acclaimed cast of Deidamia at this year’s Wexford Festival Opera, a production that garnered a wave of enthusiastic five-star reviews from leading international outlets. Performing the role of Fenice, Musgrave stood out
Oleg Caetani and Charlie Siem’s Brahms Violin Concerto acclaimed by Gramophone Magazine
Violinist Charlie Siem and conductor Oleg Caetani return with a new recording of Brahms’s Violin Concerto, released by Signum Classics, which has recently received an enthusiastic review from Gramophone Magazine. Their collaboration, following the earlier success of their Beethoven recording,
Karen Slack shines in Back Bay Chorale’s 50th anniversary concert – review
Soprano Karen Slack was a featured guest in the Back Bay Chorale’s milestone 50th anniversary concert at Boston’s Old South Church, a performance that received high praise in Boston Classical Review for its emotional depth, vocal excellence, and dynamic programming. Dressed
October 25th | Yibai Chen in concert at China NCPA Beijing with Huang Yi and China National Symphony Orchestra
The prestigious China National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing will host a remarkable symphonic concert featuring cellist Yibai Chen, conductor Huang Yi, and the China National Symphony Orchestra. Part of the NCPA’s celebrated symphonic season, this performance brings
October 25th | Luca Franzetti – J.S. Bach cello suites at Teatro PIME in Milan with “Cello del Mare”
The Teatro PIME in Milan will host a deeply symbolic performance of J.S. Bach's cello suites, within the framework of the project “Orchestra del Mare”, created by the Fondazione Casa dello Spirito e delle Arti. This unique initiative combines music, spirituality,
October 24th – 25th | Maxim Rysanov – Dutch Premiere of G. Prokofiev’s Viola Concerto
The Phion Orchestra presents the Dutch premiere of Gabriel Prokofiev’s Viola Concerto, a groundbreaking work composed specifically for Maxim Rysanov. In this innovative performance, Rysanov appears in his dual role as soloist and conductor. Our Gabriel Prokofiev, grandson of legendary composer
October 23rd | Raphaela Gromes performing Elgar cello concerto in Yerevan
Raphaela Gromes performs Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 with the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sergey Smbatyan, at the launch concert of the Symphonic Forest initiative in Yerevan. The event marks the beginning of a unique
Marcus Bosch, Verdi’s “Alzira” Reconsidered – A New Recording Brings Forgotten Opera to Life
A new review on Gramophone Magazine sheds light on one of Verdi’s least-known operas, Alzira, brought vividly to life in a recent recording from the Heidenheim Opera Festival. Described as Verdi’s most obscure work, Alzira is here rediscovered through a compelling
Marcus Bosch brings Verdi’s Paris version to life in Wexford – Forum Opera review
Le Trouvère rediscovered? Each year between October and November, the charming coastal town of Wexford in southeastern Ireland transforms into one of the country’s most important cultural centres, thanks to the Wexford Festival Opera. The entire town comes alive with artistic
Young conductor winner of the last Toscani Conducting Competition Stepan Armasar joins Only Stage management’s roster!
Stepan Armasar has been awarded both the First Prize and the Audience Prize at the last Arturo Toscanini International Conducting Competition 2025 in Parma, Italy. At just 25 years old, and as the youngest finalist of the competition, Armasar stood