South African Soprano Pretty Yende, A Rising Star

pretty yende

Pretty Yende, a rising star soprano with a modern fairy-tale story, releases her debut album A Journey on Sony Classical. Available September 16, this recording has been a joyful labor of love for Yende, as it celebrates the milestones in her extraordinary musical journey, rising to the top of the opera world with unparalleled speed. [Read more…]

Barbican celebrates string quartets

kronos quartet

In April and May, the Barbican celebrates the 40th anniversaries of two of the most adventurous string quartets of our time. The Arditti Quartet: 40 Years Young (26 April) explores the ensemble’s four decades of pushing the boundaries of new music and comprises three sessions in one day, featuring world premieres of works by Harrison Birtwistle, Brice Pauset, James Clarke and Hilda Paredes. [Read more…]

Cellomania comes to Maribor

Cellomania comes to Maribor

Cellomania comes to Maribor

Young violoncellists, who inspire all over Europe, are coming to Maribor. They will perform on Monday 22 October 2012 in the Union Hall at 7.30 pm. Notable for their acclaimed performance and prolific stature, their concert will most definitely offer a treat for culture hungry ears. [Read more…]

Raven In Concert At Coverwood Lakes

Classical Quartet Raven

If you enjoy classical music and watching a live performance by young, talented musicians, then you won’t want to miss Raven in Concert at Coverwood Lakes, Ewhurst, Surrey in aid of The Children’s Trust, Tadworth on the evening of Friday, 17th June, 2011. [Read more…]