London Philharmonic Extends Karina Canellakis’ Contract as Principal Guest Conductor

The London Philharmonic Orchestra has announce the extension of Karina Canellakis’ tenure as Principal Guest Conductor for an additional three years. As Principal Guest Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Canellakis has served in the position since 2021. She will return during the 2026-27 season. In a statement, David Burke, Chief Executive of the London Philharmonic Orchestra said, “From the very {…}

May 5, 2025

CD Review: Pentatone’s ‘Duke Bluebeard’s Castle’

“Bluebeard,” or Barbe bleue, may very well rank among the most disturbing of Perrault’s fairy tales. Its notoriety is such that bluebeard, in everyday language, is defined by Merriam-Webster as “a man who marries and kills one wife after another.” The storyline is precisely that—though it has a happy ending, if slaying the murderous protagonist is the type of justice {…}

Apr 10, 2025

Karina Canellakis Extends Contract with Radio Filharmonisch Orkest

(Credit: Marco Borggreve) Karina Canellakis has announced that she will extend her contract as Chief Conductor of the Radio Filharmonisch Orkest. The American conductor said, “I am very happy to announce that I will stay Chief Conductor of the Radio Filharmonisch Orkest through to 2031. I am proud of how beautifully this orchestra plays and excited about the way we {…}

Dec 14, 2024

Théâtre des Champs-Élysées 2024-25 Review: Dialogues of the Carmélites

(Photo: © Vincent Pontet) A few moments before the start of the opera, a friend of mine told me that this is the first time Aquarius has been in Pluto’s orbit since 1789. Whether or not that is true, I cannot say; I did not have the willingness to check. Still, it could be a sign from the stars that {…}

Feb 21, 2024

London Philharmonic Orchestra Extends Principal Guest Conductor Karina Canellakis’ Contract

The London Philharmonic Orchestra has extended Principal Guest Conductor Karina Canellakis for another three years. In a statement, the orchestra said, “Karina will continue to regularly perform with the Orchestra both in the UK and on tour. We’re looking forward to celebrating with her in person this week as she joins us for a performance at the Southbank Centre on {…}

Feb 15, 2024

Boston Symphony Orchestra 2023-24 Review: Bluebeard’s Castle

(Photo credit: Hilary Scott) Last weekend, Symphony Hall was, on a generous account, less than two-thirds full. If you asked anyone why they were there, nine out of ten people would have said: “to listen to Bártok’s Castle.” The few others would be admirers of Alisa Weilerstein, who played the concert’s first half: Haydn’s c-major cello concerto. Chiaroscuro programing. Bartók’s {…}

Sep 11, 2021

London Philharmonic Orchestra Announces Marquee TV Digital Residency

The London Philharmonic Orchestra has announced the two-year digital residency of the streaming service Marquee TV. Within its first year, the collaboration will bring 12 concerts, filmed live for later broadcasts, into homes worldwide. Ten of those performances will be from the LPO’s 2021-22 Royal Festival Hall season. Two initial concerts, captured earlier this year, will be available for free {…}

Apr 6, 2020

London Philharmonic Orchestra Announces New Principal Guest Conductor

The London Philharmonic Orchestra has announced that Karina Canellakis will be its new Principal Guest Conductor starting this September 2020. The American conductor is set to lead the ensemble in four concerts including several with music by Beethoven. Canellakis is the Chief Conductor of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic and Principal Guest Conductor of the Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester Berlin, made her company {…}

Mar 14, 2019

Lisette Oropesa, Sabine Devielhe & Dorothea Röschmann Headline L’Orchestre de Paris’ 2019-20 Season

L’Orchestre de Paris has announced its 2019-20 season! For the purposes of this article, we will focus primarily on vocal performances. The season will kick off with a concert led by Karina Canellakis, newly appointed Chief Conductor of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra. Dorothea Röschmann will be featured vocally, performing alongside the orchestra and chorus. The program is set to include {…}