An innovative program upcoming at the Hong Kong Philharmonic caught our interest. Conductor Robert Moody will be leading the Hong Kong Philharmonic in a program featuring the voice of Renée Fleming. The evening is centred on Fleming’s 2023 Grammy Award–winning
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Composer, improviser, and saxophonist Joane Hétu has been a vital figure in Quebec’s experimental music scene since the 1980s. Her latest album, Elle a son mot à dire (She Has Her Say), released with Ensemble SuperMusique, brings together compositions written between 2001 and 2023
Korean pianist and educator Hyeji Seo makes a compelling debut with The Melodies from East Asia, an album blending six modern compositions from Japanese, Taiwanese, and Korean composers. The album includes five solo piano pieces and one oboe-piano duet, showcasing a diverse
In the leadership of a program, there’s conducting and there’s directing. We tend to use the two terms interchangeably in reference to the person standing up at the front of an ensemble, but in this case, they are two different
With the release of his debut album DEBUT, pianist and composer Talon Smith establishes himself as a powerful new voice in the world of classical music. Brimming with virtuosic flair and emotional depth, the album’s original works evoke echoes of
Every summer, the tranquil villages of France’s Périgord Vert awaken to the vibrant strains of Baroque music, transforming the serene countryside into a hub of cultural and musical activities. Decades ago, the world-renowned musician Ton Koopman and his wife, harpsichordist
With a background that bridges philosophy, international studies, and concert piano performance, Italian pianist Alberto Nones brings a unique voice to classical music. As his much-anticipated Complete Chopin Waltzes album prepares for release in May 2025, Nones speaks with us
In 2025, the Schubertiade festival celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking half a century of devotion to the music of Franz Schubert and the rich tradition of chamber music and lieder. What began as a modest series of concerts in the







