Karl-Heinz Steffens & Norrköping SO release Bruckner’s Symphony No. 9 on Orchid Classics

Celebrated German conductor Karl-Heinz Steffens, Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, leads the ensemble in their debut release on Orchid Classics, featuring Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor. Released today, this recording captures the intensity and spiritual depth of Bruckner’s final, unfinished masterpiece. This is the second release this…Read more ›

Karen Ní Bhroin Leads the Way with the #PurpleBaton in March

In March, celebrated as Women’s History Month, conductor Karen Ní Bhroin has joined the #PurpleBaton campaign led by renowned conductor Marin Alsop. The initiative highlights the importance of representation in leadership roles and calls for more women on the podium and continues to champion gender equality in classical music. A Celebratory Start in Birmingham Ní…Read more ›

José Salazar: LA Phil Dudamel Fellow 2025/26

In the same week that he was included in Classic FM’s Rising Stars 2025 lineup, conductor José Salazar has now been announced as one of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s 2025/26 Dudamel Fellows. During the fellowship José will work closely with Gustavo Dudamel, the LA Philharmonic musicians, visiting artists and conductors, and students in LA Phil…Read more ›

Laura van der Heijden: RPS Instrumentalist Award 2025

Huge congratulations to cellist Laura van der Heijden on winning the RPS Instrumentalist Award 2025. Introducing her nomination the RPS said “Everything she does embodies excellence and integrity, fulfilled with heart. Luminous recordings, boundless collaborations, and new commissions showcase an artist truly in her prime.” On her win, Laura says “I can’t quite believe I’ve…Read more ›

Karen Ní Bhroin appointed Senior Lecturer for conducting and Female Artist in Residence

Mozarteum University Salzburg has announced the appointment of Karen Ní Bhroin as Senior Lecturer for Conducting and Female Artist in Residence (FAiR) for the latter half of the 2024/2025 season. Recognised as one of Ireland’s foremost young conductors, Ní Bhroin brings a wealth of international experience to her new roles. Ní Bhroin shared her excitement:…Read more ›

José Salazar included in Classic FM’s Rising Stars 2025

We are delighted to share that conductor José Salazar has been included in Classic FM’s list of ‘Rising Stars: 30 incredible musicians under 30’. Classic FM describes the list as an introduction to ‘30 incredible classical music artists under the age of 30 that we’re championing in 2025…Classical music continues to be pushed to new…Read more ›

Karen Ni Bhroin Debuts with Welsh National Opera

Tomorrow, Karen Ni Bhroin makes her debut with the Welsh National Opera in Play Opera Live! The first performance of this exciting series will take place at Swansea Grand Theatre at 3:00 PM. Upcoming Performances: Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff – Saturday, April 12, 3:00 PM Mayflower Theatre, Southampton – Saturday, May 3, 3:00 PM Theatre…Read more ›

Cleveland Institute of Music names Tito Muñoz Interim Principal Conductor & Guest Orchestral Studies Faculty

CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF MUSIC PRESS RELEASE, Feb. 27, 2025: Roll out the red carpet. A celebrated friend is on his way back to the Cleveland Institute of Music.   On Thursday, CIM announced the appointment of Tito Muñoz, former music director of The Phoenix Symphony, as interim principal conductor of the CIM Orchestra. He’ll take up the…Read more ›

Attacca Quartet release their first EP on Platoon

Two-time Grammy winning quartet from New York release an EP on Platoon with Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet. The Attacca quartet launch this release at Kings Place, London on 14 March 2025 in the 150th anniversary year of the composer’s birth. In a recent Strad article, cellist Andrew Yee says ‘…there’s something about the Ravel that…Read more ›