Edward Gardner to Become Honorary Conductor of Bergen Philharmonic

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Edward Gardner has been named the honorary Conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra after departing from his position as chief conductor. He has held the position for nine years in the position, with two additional years as Principal Guest Conductor from 2013. Gardner has led the orchestra in more than 200 concerts, as well as on a series of international {…}

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Bryn Terfel, Jamie Barton & Edward Gardner Lead London Philharmonic’s 2020-21 Season

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The London Philharmonic has announced its 2020-21 season featuring a number of important soloists around the world. For this article we will highlight the vocal performances. The season opens with a program entitled Fantastic Symphony with Edward Gardner leading a program of works by Tchaikovsky, Lutosławski, and Berlioz. Gerald Finley will be the featured soloist. Performance Date: Sept. 23, 2020 Edward {…}

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Edward Garner Is the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Principal Conductor

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(Credit: Benjamin Ealovega) Edward Gardner has been named the Principal Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. He has been signed to a five-year contract that will see him collaborate with the organization for at least 10 weeks per year. He will take on this position at the start of the 2021-22 season. “I’m thrilled to have been appointed Principal Conductor {…}

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Lise Davidsen to Feature in New Recording of ‘The Flying Dutchman’

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(Credit: Courtesy of MWA Management) Lise Davidsen is set to headline a new release of Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman” for Decca Classics. The recording was made during concert performances with the Oslo Opera on August 22 and 24, 2024. The new release will feature Davidsen alongside Gerald Finley and Stanislas de Barbeyrac. Edward Gardner, the Oslo Opera House’s new music {…}

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Northern Aldborough Festival New Voices Singing Competition Announces 2024 Winners

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The Northern Aldborough Festival New Voices Singing Competition has announced its 2024 winners. The competition announced that mezzo Judith Le Breuilly won the top prize alongside pianist George Ireland. The second prize went to the soprano Clara Orif and pianist Jack Redman. The competition saw semi-finalists Florian Stoertz (Bass-Baritone) and Aleksandra Myslek (Piano), Annabel Kennedy (Mezzo-Soprano) and Daniel Peter Silcock (Piano), Lauren {…}

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Jamie Barton, Mary Bevan, & Dame Sarah Connolly Star in the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-25 Season

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(Photo credit: Thalhammer & Pledger) The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra has announced its lineup for the 2024-25 season. This article only features vocal works. Soprano Mary Bevan opens the season with a program of works by Schubert. Edward Gardner conducts. Performance Date: July 17, 2024 Soprano Lucy Crowe, mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnston, tenor Nicky Spence, and baritone Jonathan Lemalu serves {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Elīna Garanča, Nicholas Brownlee, Lisette Oropesa, Pretty Yende & Christopher Maltman Lead Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2024-25 Season

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced its 2024-25 season. Premieres Tobias Krazter directs a new production of Wagner’s “Das Rheingold” with Nicholas Brownlee, Milan Siljanov, Sean Panikkar, Markus Brück, Matthias Klink, Matthew Rose, Timo Riihonen, Ekaterina Gubanova, Mirjam Mesak, and Wiebke Lehmkuhl. Vladimir Jurowski conducts. Performance Dates: Oct. 27, 2024-July 31, 2025 Damiano Michieletto directs Donizetti’s “La Fille du Régiment” with {…}

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Naxos Founder Acquires Chandos Records

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Naxos founder, Klaus Heymann has acquired the Classical label Chandos Records. Launched in 1979 by Brian Couzens, Chandos Records boasts a catalog of over 3,000 recordings with its stellar roster of artists including Dame Sarah Connolly, Andrew Davis and Edward Gardner. The acquisition will build on the long-standing commercial relationship between Chandos Records and the Naxos Music Group, which will {…}

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Emily Sierra Signs with Askonas Holt

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Emily Sierra has signed on with Askonas Holt for worldwide management. The Cuban-American mezzo is currently an ensemble member of the Bayerische Staatsoper, where she graduated from the Opera Studio. This season in Munich she is performing Idamante in “Idomeneo,” Tisbe in “La Cenerentola,” Clotilde in “Norma,” La Ciesca in “Gianni Schicchi,” Dritte Magd in “Elektra,” and Fyodor in “Boris {…}

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Edward Gardner to Become Honorary Conductor of Bergen Philharmonic

Bryn Terfel, Jamie Barton & Edward Gardner Lead London Philharmonic’s 2020-21 Season

Edward Garner Is the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Principal Conductor

Lise Davidsen to Feature in New Recording of ‘The Flying Dutchman’

Northern Aldborough Festival New Voices Singing Competition Announces 2024 Winners

Jamie Barton, Mary Bevan, & Dame Sarah Connolly Star in the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-25 Season

Jonas Kaufmann, Elīna Garanča, Nicholas Brownlee, Lisette Oropesa, Pretty Yende & Christopher Maltman Lead Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2024-25 Season

Naxos Founder Acquires Chandos Records

Emily Sierra Signs with Askonas Holt