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
October 18th – 31st | Rory Musgrave performing in G.F. Handel “Deidamia” at Wexford Festival Opera
The Wexford Festival Opera presents a new staging of George Frideric Handel's Deidamia, the final opera he composed for the London stage. With a libretto by Paolo Antonio Rolli, this rarely performed work blends comedy and drama, shedding light on
October 18th – 19th | “Kristallisation” – Symphonic Concerts in Aachen with Raphaela Gromes
Cellist Raphaela Gromes joins the Sinfonieorchester Aachen under the baton of Tobias Ringborg for two symphonic concerts titled “Kristallisation”, held at Eurogress Aachen. The programme explores a spectrum of spiritual and emotional soundscapes, from Carl Nielsen’s triumphant Prelude to Act II
October 17th – 25th | Tamsin Waley-Cohen – China Tour
Our acclaimed violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen embarks on a dynamic China Tour featuring orchestral collaborations, solo recitals, and educational activities across several cities. The tour begins with a performance alongside the Shenzhen Orchestra, followed by a solo recital on October 18th. The
October 17th | Yibai Chen – “Absolute Solo” at Shanghai Symphony Hall
Cellist Yibai Chen takes the stage at the Chamber Hall of the Jaguar Shanghai Symphony Hall for a powerful solo recital titled “Absolute Solo”. This special format explores some of the most virtuosic and emotionally compelling works in the cello