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New London Symphony Orchestra releases

The London Symphony Orchestra collaborated with Sir John Eliot Gardiner and the first guest conductor Gianandrea Noseda for the two important releases this fall. Shostakovich's Symphony No. 4 with the LSO under Gianandrea Noseda has been out on album since early October.

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Concerto Köln appoints Kent Nagano as Honorary Conductor - October 20, 2019

On the occasion of yesterday’s collaborative concert at the Cologne Philharmonie, Concerto Köln appointed Kent Nagano as Honorary Conductor. The early music ensemble and the conductor, renowned for both opera and orchestral repertoire, have enjoyed a close collaboration since 2011.

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Palazzetto Bru Zane wins OPER! AWARD as "Best Benefactor"

The first OPER! AWARDS ceremony was festively celebrated last Saturday, September 21, 2019, at the Konzerthaus in Berlin. Palazzetto Bru Zane received the "Best Benefactor" award for its commitment to the discovery and rediscovery of French music in the long 19th century (1780–1920).

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Göttingen International Handel Festival celebrates its Centennial Anniversary - 2020 programme

Early music festivals that are able to boast a 100-year history are few and far between. All the more reason to celebrate this special anniversary with a truly unique programme. Between May 20 and June 1, 2020, the Göttingen International Handel Festival will present all 42 operas by Handel within one programme – including staged productions, concertante performances and numerous other formats.

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Göttingen International Handel Festival - Jochen Schäfsmeier appointed Managing Director

A completely new management team will be assuming responsibilities for the Göttingen International Handel Festival as of the 2021/22 Festival season.

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The Queen Sonja International Music Competition – the winners of 2019 are announced

After ten days and three intense rounds, finally the winner of this year's Queen Sonja International Music Competition. Baritone Sergey Kaydalov (27), a young talent from Russia, won the First Prize in the grand final concert at the Norwegian Opera & Ballet on Friday 23 August.

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