Juho returns from successful duo concerts in China

Juho Pohjonen has just returned from China, where he gave two warmly received performances with violinist Hyeyoon Park. The duo performed at Xianju Yong’An Theatre on 25th April and Hangzhou Grand Theatre on 30th April, presenting a vibrant and eclectic programme that blended familiar Western repertoire with celebrated Chinese works less often heard in the…Read more ›

New Release from Yevgeny Sudbin: Scriabin Ver La Flamme on BIS Records

Internationally acclaimed pianist Yevgeny Sudbin has released his new album, Scriabin’s ‘Ver La Flamme’, available today on the BIS label and streaming platforms worldwide. His 25th recording on the label, this recording features a deeply personal and virtuosic programme of works by Alexander Scriabin, showcasing Sudbin’s long-standing connection to the Russian composer. The album opens…Read more ›

JBM artists at the Proms 2025

We are proud to announce that two incredible JBM conductors will take to the stage at the BBC Proms 2025.   Karen Ní Bhroin conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall on 26 July. The Traitors: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (presented by Claudia Winkleman) Royal Albert Hall – 26 July (15:00 &…Read more ›

Francesca Dego makes debut with St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

Violinist Francesca Dego made her debut with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra this weekend for three concerts where she performed Brahms’ Violin Concerto with conductor John Storgårds at Touhill Performing Arts Center.  The performances juxtaposed Brahms’ Concerto, written for the composer’s friend Joseph Joachim, with Sibelius’ Lemminkäinen Suite. If you missed it, Saturday’s concert is…Read more ›

José Salazar Makes Debut with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra

Recently named a Classic FM Rising Star and appointed a Dudamel Fellow with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conductor José Salazar now makes his debut with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra. Originally from Margarita Island, Salazar returns to his home country for this significant milestone, taking to the podium at the orchestra’s home venue, the Centro…Read more ›

Andrew Litton concludes European tour in Munich

Following a busy seven weeks of performances with Philharmonie Zuidnederland, Sinfonica de Galicia and Sinfonica di Milano, Andrew Litton concludes his European tour in Munich with the Bayerisches Staatsballett. Performing as part of the 2025 Ballet Festival at the Nationaltheater, Andrew leads the company in ‘Wings of Memory’. Opening tonight (10th April), the six-performance series…Read more ›

Henning Kraggerud announced as Artistic Partner of the Irish Chamber Orchestra

We are delighted to announce Henning Kraggerud as the new Artistic Partner of the Irish Chamber Orchestra. Currently on his third tour with the renowned Irish Orchestra, the violinist/violist, director, and composer will take on this three-year tenure in August 2025, following a legacy of renowned artistic collaborators. In March 2022, Kraggerud made his debut…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 ›