Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra Speaks Out Regarding Lahav Shani’s Canceled Concert in Ghent

Following the Festival of Flanders’ decision to cancel a concert in Ghent on Sept. 18, where Lahav Shani was scheduled to perform together with the Münchner Philharmoniker, the Rotterdam Philharmonic has released a statement. Rob Streevelaar, General and Artistic Director of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, said, “We have taken note of the cancellation of the concert in Ghent, under pressure from {…}

Apr 15, 2025

Clay Hilley, Chen Reiss, Elza van der Heever & Brian Mulligan to Feature in Rotterdam Orchestra’s 2025-26 Season

The Rotterdam Orchestra has announced its 2025-26 season. Here are the vocal performances for the season. The season opens with Dalia Stasevska conducting Aphrodite Patoulidou in a program of music by Meredith, Sibelius, Berio, Patoulidou, Sibelius, and Respighi. Performance Dates: Sept. 12, 2025 Lahav Shani conducts an all-Bruckner program, including his Te Deum and Symphony No.4 with Elza van der {…}

Dec 20, 2022

Yannick Nézet-Séguin Cancels Holiday Concerts with Rotterdam Philharmonic

The Rotterdam Philharmonic has announced a conductor change for “The Nutcracker.” The orchestra said that “unfortunately, we have to announce that conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin will not be with us on the 22nd and 23rd of December due to illness. We deeply regret this and wish him a speedy recovery. We have found a replacement in Vasily Petrenko.” The performance will {…}

Mar 1, 2022

Munich Philharmonic & Rotterdam Philharmonic Terminate Contracts with Valery Gergiev

The Munich Philharmonic and Rotterdam Philharmonic are terminating their relationship with Valery Gergiev. In a statement, Mayor Dieter Reiter of Munich said, “Munich is parting from principal conductor Valery Gergiev. With immediate effect, he will no longer be conducting concerts of the Munich Philharmonic. Valery Gergiev has not spoken out despite my call to ‘clearly and unequivocally distance himself from {…}

Feb 25, 2022

Rotterdam Philharmonic Pressures Valery Gergiev for Statement

The Rotterdam Philharmonic is giving Valery Gergiev an ultimatum following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The orchestra released a statement noting, “The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra and the management of Rotterdam Philharmonic Festivals (organizer of the Gergiev Festival) have taken great notice of the Russian invasion in Ukraine. In the case Valéry Gergiev does not openly distance himself from President Putin’s action {…}

Oct 15, 2020

De Nationale Opera & Other Performing Arts Organizations Shut Down After New Government Regulations in Netherlands

(Credit: De Nationale Opera) The Dutch government has announced new measures in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19. The number of cases of COVID-19 in Netherlands has soared in the past few weeks, prompting authorities to come up with a new battle plan. In one of the sweeping new measures, authorities have limited music venues and theatres to {…}

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