Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra Enters Major Partnership with Michael Otto Foundation

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(Credti: Maximilian Probst) The Michael Otto Foundation and the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra have entered a three year partnership marking the orchestra’s 200th anniversary, with the foundation committing a total of one million euros to support the ensemble’s artistic development. The funding will span the 2026-27 through 2028-29 seasons and will support preparation and realization of the orchestra’s anniversary celebrations. {…}

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Kent Nagano & Philharmonic State Orchestra Hamburg Offer Video Micro Concerts Featuring Vocal Performances

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With the pandemic came innovation, particularly in using video to present works. Renowned conductor Kent Nagano and the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra explored the medium to create Micro concerts—bite-size, half-hour audiovisual performances that take their cue more from pop music visuals than from staid, traditional concert films. The videos are available for viewing for free until October 22, 2022. Five {…}

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Cast Change: Matthias Goerne Cancels Participation in Israel Philharmonic’s ‘Bluebeard’s Castle’

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Matthias Goerne has pulled out of his performances with the Israel Philharmonic. The orchestra said, “Unfortunately, baritone Matthias Goerne will be unable to travel to Israel for the upcoming concert series. He will be replaced by bass-baritone Robert Bork.” Goerne was set to perform “Bluebeard’s Castle” alongside Dorottya Lang. Bork has performed at the Teatro alla Scala, the Gran Teatre {…}

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Christoph Gedschold Steps Down from Copenhagen Philharmonic

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Christoph Gedschold has stepped down as Music Director of the Copenhagen Philharmonic. In a statement board chair Board Chair Maria Frej said, “As Chief Conductor, Christoph Gedschold has made a strong artistic mark on Copenhagen Phil over the past few years and has contributed to a number of significant concert productions. On behalf of the board, I would like to thank {…}

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Foundation for the Promotion of the Hamburg State Opera Names 2026 Prize Winners

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The Foundation for the Promotion of the Hamburg State Opera has announced the recipients of its annual prizes. The Dr. Wilhelm Oberdörffer Prize was awarded to the seven current scholarship holders of the International Opera Studio Hamburg — Colin Aikins, William Desbiens, Aebh Kelly, Keith Klein, Marie Maidowski, Mziwamadoda Sipho Nodlayiya, and Mariana Poltorak — as well as to Hamburg {…}

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Karen Kamensek Joins Calgary Philharmonic as Principal Guest Conductor

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(Credit: Todd Rosenberg) Karen Kamensek has joined the Calgary Philharmonic as the newly-created role of Principal Guest Conductor. In addition to leading the Orchestra for a few concerts each season, Kamensek will work behind the scenes with the Calgary Phil in an artistic advisory capacity. This season, she will conduct the Classics series opener, Gil Shaham plays Beethoven, and the Verdi {…}

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Stefan Blunier Named Music Director of Duisburg Philharmonic

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Conductor Stefan Blunier has been named the General Music Director of the Duisburg Philharmonic. Blunier was chosen unanimously by the selection committee, and he will begin his tenure at the opening of the 2026-27 season. He will, however, make several appearances with the orchestra in the 2025-26 season, including conducting Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. In a statement, Nils Szczepanski, artistic director of {…}

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Holly Hyun Choe Named Principal Conductor of Norwegian Radio Orchestra

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Holly Hyun Choe has been named the principal Conductor and Musical advisor of the Norwegian Radio Orchestra. The Korean-American conductor will succeed Petr Popelka at the beginning of 2026 and will initially hold the position for three years. In a statement, Choe said, “This new appointment comes as a fortunate stroke of serendipity. From the musicians, I appreciate so much their {…}

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Benjamin Appl Begins Residency at Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

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In Jan. 2025, baritone Benjamin Appl will begin his Artist in Residence position with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Appl’s residency kicks off with his conducting debut in a performance of Handel’s “Messiah.” Continuing on in the season, Appl will perform with Ensemble 10:10 and release his new album, “To Dieter: The Past and Future.” Closing out his residency in {…}

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Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra Enters Major Partnership with Michael Otto Foundation

Kent Nagano & Philharmonic State Orchestra Hamburg Offer Video Micro Concerts Featuring Vocal Performances

Cast Change: Matthias Goerne Cancels Participation in Israel Philharmonic’s ‘Bluebeard’s Castle’

Christoph Gedschold Steps Down from Copenhagen Philharmonic

Foundation for the Promotion of the Hamburg State Opera Names 2026 Prize Winners

Karen Kamensek Joins Calgary Philharmonic as Principal Guest Conductor

Stefan Blunier Named Music Director of Duisburg Philharmonic

Holly Hyun Choe Named Principal Conductor of Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Benjamin Appl Begins Residency at Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra