He's just 1.6 meters (5' 3") tall and has a humble but friendly air about him. Known for being tight-lipped with the press, Kirill Petrenko is so atypical for his profession that he's been dubbed the "anti-maestro" by music magazine "Concerti." And that's exactly what the Berlin … [Read more...] about Berlin Philharmonic puts music over maestros with new chief Kirill Petrenko
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Music inspired by Martin Luther at the Wartburg Castle, part two
To celebrate five centuries since the Reformation began, this audio program is filled with music that especially relates to the time of Martin Luther and his religious revolution as it was recorded in the castle where the reformer found sanctuary for almost a year. … [Read more...] about Music inspired by Martin Luther at the Wartburg Castle, part two
Berlin 24/7: News from Berlin’s classical music scene
A big shake-up has begun in Berlin. It's not about coalition talks in the wake of the federal election last Sunday; it's about music, as the season begins long before a new parliament convenes. And unlike the politicians who are tuckered out after weeks of campaigning, … [Read more...] about Berlin 24/7: News from Berlin’s classical music scene
2015 in classical music
At year's end, one of the greats departed: Musical maestro Kurt Masur died on December 19, age 88, in Connecticut. The onetime principal conductor of the Leipzig Gewandhaus, the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestre National de France had been … [Read more...] about 2015 in classical music
“The Einstein of pop music:” Bob Dylan at 75
He was once dubbed "the greatest singer without a voice" - but that hardly comes near to describing the phenomenon of Bob Dylan. Neither can he be labeled a folk and rock singer. Bob Dylan defies clichés, continuing to move outside categories even late in life. Dylan … [Read more...] about “The Einstein of pop music:” Bob Dylan at 75