The Basel Sinfonietta has named Fiona Stevens to the position of Executive Director. The cultural manager, musicologist, and violinist will focus on bringing new audience engagement tools and socially relevant cultural work to the ensemble. “The programmatic boldness, openness to experimentation, and democratic ethos of this orchestra are unique in the music world. It is an honour to contribute to {…}
(Photo credit: Sarah Wijzenbeek) The Basel Sinfonietta has announced its 2024-25 lineup. For the purposes of this article only opera-related events are included. Mezzo-soprano Christina Daletska performs Basel Sinfonietta’s newly commissioned pieces in “Them and Us.” The first piece is Sergej Newski’s work, “Göttin der Geschichte” for mezzo-soprano and orchestra, with text based on the work of Lithuanian composer Thomas {…}
(Credit: Kaupo Kikkas) The Basel Sinfonietta has announced the appointment of Titus Engel as its new Principal Conductor. The choice was made at the beginning of December in a democratically conducted vote among the members of the Basel-based orchestra. Engel will succeed Baldur Brönnimann in his new role, starting during the 2023-24 season. Engel has conducted in such opera houses {…}
