Vladimir Jurowski Extends Contract with Rundfunk Orchester und Chöre gGmbH Berlin

Vladimir Jurowski has extended his contract with the Rundfunk Orchester und Chöre gGmbH Berlin (ROC) until 2029. In a statement, Jurowski said, “I am very happy about the renewed extension of the collaboration with the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin. The commitment, curiosity, and enthusiasm of the musicians has been the foundation of our wonderful joint work for years. My thanks also go {…}

‘Don Giovanni’ Is One of the Greatest Works Ever Written. Why Is It So Hard for Directors to Get Right?

(Photo: © Monika Rittershaus) “Don Giovanni” is an opera of seductions and escapes, moral wreckage and divine retribution, a shimmering mosaic of comedy, tragedy, farce, and existential dread. Yet “the mother of all operas” is also a uniquely treacherous work—at once alluring and intractable, irresistibly open yet elusive. Music’s sublimity rarely fails to connect with audiences, even in a less-than-stellar {…}

Bayerische Staatsoper Extends Music Director & General Director’s Contract

The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced the extension of its Intendant and General Generalmusikdirektor. The company noted that Bayerische Staatsoper’s Generalmusikdirektor Vladimir Jurowski will extend his contract until 2028 with an option to renew for a further year and Intendant Serge Dorny will renew his contract until 2031. In a statement, Dorny said, “I would like to thank Minister of State Blume {…}

Vladimir Jurowski Receives Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Vladimir Jurowski has been named Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. The Bayerische Staatsoper announced the news and noted that “Vladimir Jurowski was greeted by His Majesty King Charles III. appointed Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. We warmly congratulate you!” Jurowski was named the Music Director of the Glyndebourne Festival {…}

Lucerne Festival Releases Statement Regarding Climate Change Protest

The Lucerne Festival has released a statement after Climate Activists from Renovate Switzerland interrupted a performance on Sept. 8. The statement by Lucerne Festival Director Michael Haefliger said, “We regret that yesterday’s concert was interrupted by ‘Renovate Switzerland’ climate activists. In general, we support standing up for environmental issues. However, we have no sympathy at all for the way the two {…}

Antonio Pappano, Simon Rattle, Barbara Hannigan & Fabio Luisi Among Signatories Petitioning Against the Canceling of Russian Artists

(Credit: Karen Almond / Metropolitan Opera) One hundred and nineteen artists and conductors are signing a petition to end the war and end the boycott against boycotting Russian artists. The petition, which is signed by such prominent artists as Antonio Pappano, Mark Elder, Simon Rattle, Franz Welser-Möst, Cornelius Meister, Dmitri Tcherniakov, Barrie Kosky, Matthew Rose, Fabio Luisi, Barbara Hannigan, and {…}