At 97, This Conductor Is Modest and Extraordinary
When Herbert Blomstedt, the oldest major conductor active today, led the Vienna Philharmonic, age was only one factor in his remarkable artistry.
Posted inAida (Opera) Castellucci, Romeo Die Zauberflote (Opera) Hinterhauser, Markus (1958- ) Opera Salzburg (Austria) Salzburg Festival Steier, Lydia
At the Salzburg Festival, Revivals Take Center Stage
The festival’s chief loves inviting productions back, giving attendees another shot at seeing a beloved show, and allowing directors a chance to nail it on the second try.
At Salzburg Festival, a Polarizing Composer Brings Artists Together
A concert series at the Salzburg Festival, along with other events, will celebrate Arnold Schönberg’s 150th birthday and bring his music to new audiences.
Posted inClassical Music Content Type: Personal Profile Hinterhauser, Markus (1958- ) Le Balcon (Music Group) Pascal, Maxime (1985- ) Salzburg Festival
A Conductor Who Wants to Put You ‘Inside the Sound’
Maxime Pascal, a latecomer to classical music, forged an unusual path to the podium that has paid off for him and for audiences.