Balancing between Conducting and Composition
If one were to list Georgia’s most significant musicians, Vakhtang Kakhidze’s name would certainly feature in the top five. In the career of the 67-year-old artist, conducting and composing have been closely intertwined from the beginning, although he himself considers the latter to be his primary vocation.
Contemporary Music for Everyone
They set out with the intention of transforming London’s contemporary music scene so that most concertgoers could enjoy the latest works, not just a select few. Alongside the programmes, the success of their mission owed much to the high calibre of their concerts, and for over fifty years now, the London Sinfonietta has been one of the world’s leading ensembles of new music
Sonic Immersion Courtesy of Autechre
One of the leading acts on the fringe of the electronic music scene is finally returning to Hungary after ten years. Read on to see why the duo of Sean Booth and Rob Brown are unmissable, and why you can be sure of a unique experience at their Budapest concert.
Bach and Michael Jackson – An Unconventional Portrait of Natalie Tenenbaum
Natalie Tenenbaum seems to get a kick out of reinterpreting our attitude towards classical music. As we prepare for her concert on 20 October, we’ve collected 10 interesting facts about her – things that make her stand out among classical musicians.
A Composer with a Thirsting Soul – Arvo Pärt Turns 90
Looking for sanctity amid modern noise, Arvo Pärt fled to the West to escape Soviet censorship. For some time now, the “composer of silence” has proclaimed that every sound should be loved.
What’s behind Finzi Pasca’s Magic?
14, 6, 46, 3, 2: No, these are not winning lottery numbers or a secret code for a safe. They represent the history of Compagnia Finzi Pasca.
