Riccardo Muti has canceled his Sept. 6 performance at the Grafenegg Festival. The festival announced the news stating, ” Riccardo Muti has had to cancel his conducting of the closing concert of this year’s Grafenegg Festival on 6 September. On medical advice, he will undergo a necessary medical procedure.” As a result, Rudolf Buchbinder, who is scheduled to perform Mozart {…}

A concert for the restoration of Villa Verdi has been denied. According to news outlets, legendary conductor Riccardo Muti was set to give a concert on Sept. 12 on the gardens of  Villa Verdi, in Sant’Agata di Villanova d’Arda, in the heart of the Verdi lands between Parma and Piacenza. The concert would have seen Muti accompany Damiana Mizzi, Luca {…}

(Credit: © Todd Rosenberg) Riccardo Muti has received the Ratzinger Prize. The prize, which was established in 2011 and awarded annually with the Pope’s approval by the Joseph Ratzinger — Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation, the Ratzinger Prize recognizes those who have made significant contributions in the fields of Christian-inspired culture and art. Muti was awarded the prize during a Christmas {…}

(© Todd Rosenberg) Riccardo Muti has received the Honorary Citizenship from the Municipality of Andria. The conductor received the award on Sept. 24, 2024 at a ceremony in the Council Chamber. In a statement, Mayor Giovanna Bruno said, “The granting of honorary citizenship to Maestro Riccardo Muti is a recognition of his great artistic talent and undisputed contribution to the {…}