Apr 15

Obituary Photos for Sir Colin Davis, British Conductor 25 September 1927 – 14 April 2013

Posted on April 15, 2013 by lebrecht

Sir Colin’s role in British musical life was immense. He became principal conductor of the LSO (London Symphony Orchestra) in 1995 and was its longest serving prinicpal conductor. Alongside his commitment to the LSO, he forged special relationships with the Royal Opera House, the BBCSO (BBC Symphony Orchestra), and the English Chamber Orchestra, as well as mentoring many young performers and conductors at the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall School.

Lebrecht Music & Arts has photographs of all the different stages in Sir Colin Davis’ career in London, Paris and St Petersburg and the BBC Proms.

Jan 28

PICTURE OF THE DAY: Russian pianist Sviastoslav Richter and Benjamin Britten by Brian Seed

Posted on January 28, 2013 by lebrecht

Russian pianist Sviastoslav Richter discussing his forthcoming performance of Mozart’s piano concerto in B flat major at the June 1965 Aldeburgh Festival with its conductor, Benjamin Britten. Their location is Blythburgh church, Suffolk. Photographer: Brian Seed.

Jan 25

Christoph Eschenbach conducting in Paris in 2002

Posted on January 25, 2013 by lebrecht

We received a stunning new set of images of German conductor Christoph Eschenbach taken in 2002 in Paris by photographer Thierry Martinot. More available at lebrecht.co.uk.

Sep 18

Obituary photos of George Hurst

Posted on September 18, 2012 by lebrecht

Lebrecht Music & Arts has unique photos of conductor George Hurst at his prime – cannot be found elsewhere on the internet.

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Tasmin Little playing the violin in 1996 with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by George Hurst, at the Lichfield Festival.
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Aug 28

BBC Proms update

Posted on August 28, 2012 by lebrecht

PROM 52 – Wednesday 22nd August – Valery Gergiev target=”_blank” conducting the London Symphony Orchestra in Prokofiev’s Cinderella.

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PROM 53 – Wednesday 22nd August Robert Hollingworth conducting the l Fagiolini vocal ensemble in 1612 Italian Vespers.

© Chris Christodoulou/Lebrecht Music & Arts

PROM 54 – Thursday 23rd August – Vasily Petrenko conducting the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in the London premiere of Sir Peter Maxwell Davies Symphony No. 9.

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Aug 02

Photo of the day: Prom 25 of BBC Proms 2012

Posted on August 2, 2012 by lebrecht

BBC Proms Youth Choir performing in Tippett’s ‘A Child of Our Time’ captured by Chris Christodoulou. With David Robertson conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra for the Prom 25 of BBC Proms 2012 last night at Royal Albert Hall in London.

For a full set of images of this show please visit www.lebrecht.co.uk.

© Chris Christodoulou/Lebrecht Music & Arts

Jul 25

Latest Proms news

Posted on July 25, 2012 by lebrecht

Thierry Fischer, French conductor is sick and will miss Thursday’s concert with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. His replacement is the 32 years old Yorkshire born conductor Ryan Wigglesworth.

Thierry Fischer conducting with BBC National Orchestra of Wales
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Ryan Wigglesworth
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Jul 17

BBC PROMS IMAGES from LEBRECHT MUSIC & ARTS PHOTO LIBRARY

Posted on July 17, 2012 by lebrecht

PROM 4 – 16 July 2012 – John Adams conducting, pianist Imogen Cooper, Julliard Orchestra and Orchestra of the Royal Academy of Music.

Jun 12

June Music Anniversaries and Birthdays

Posted on June 12, 2012 by lebrecht

8 June – 400th anniversary of the death of Hans Leo Hassler, a German composer and organist of the late Renaissance / early Baroque.

© Lebrecht Music & Arts

10 June – 90th anniversary of the birth of Judy Garland, American actress and singer, best known for the films ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’. (Died 1969)

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13 June – 50 anniversary of the death of Sir Eugene Goossens, an English composer and conductor.

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18 June – 70th birthday of Paul McCartney, English singer-songwriter and musician who gained worldwide fame as a member of The Beatles.

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22 June – 25th anniversary of the death of Fred Astaire, American stage and film dancer, actor, singer and choreographer, best known for his roles in musicals and his partnership with Ginger Rogers.

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28 June – 100th anniversary of the birth of Sergiu Celibidache, Romanian conductor.

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Apr 20

Lebrecht Music & Arts attended Proms 2012 launch at the Royal College of Music

Posted on April 20, 2012 by lebrecht

The major events this year are the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra conducted by its co-founder and director Daniel Barenboim. They will performing the complete Beethoven Symphony Cycle.