Russian National Orchestra Does Not Renew Mikhail Pletnev’s Contract

The Russian National Orchestra has not renewed founder and artistic director Mikhail Pletnev’s contract. The orchestra, which was founded by the conductor in 1990, said that “The decision of the orchestra’s directors is linked to the need to map out a long-term strategy for the orchestra, but that is impossible without an artistic director.” Pletnev has been living in Switzerland {…}

Danielle De Niese & Carmen Giannattasio Lead InClassica Malta International Music Festival 2021 Edition

(Credit: LA Opera official website / Cory Weaver) The InClassica Malta International Music Festival has announced its 2021 slate, which will take place from April 17 to May 11, 2021. The line-up will include 33 soloists, including Martha Argerich, Grigory Sokolov, Rudolf Buchbinder, Gautier Capuçon, Danielle De Niese, Carmen Giannattasio, Daniel Hope, Gidon Kremer, Denis Matsuev, Andreas Ottensammer and Maxim {…}