Culturekiosque KlassikNet: Classical Music News

Culturekiosque's coverage of news from the world of classical music.

Subsections within News:

Special: Funeral Music for Diana, Princess of Wales
Coverage of the musical selections for Princess Diana's funeral.
Special: Funeral Music for Diana, Princess of Wales (French)
Coverage of the musical selections for Princess Diana's funeral (French).

Most recent features:

Poul Ruder's 'Dancer in the Dark' To Recieve World Premiere in Copenhagen

Lars von Trier’s dark, disturbing film about guilt, sex, fate and personal responsibility has served as a source of gothic inspiration for the Danish composer Poul Ruders’ new opera.

1 Sep 2010

Leipzig Bach Medal Goes to Philippe Herreweghe

Uncanny in his ability to produce exceptional beauty and clarity in the choral music of Bach, the director of the Collegium Vocale Gent remains one of the most important advocates of the historically informed performance of European baroque music.

10 Jun 2010

A Happy Reunion of Bach Materials

The far-flung components of a Bach cantata — score, performing parts and libretto — are reunited in an exciting new limited edition from the Bach Archive Leipzig. Also, a CD Tip on Austrian pianist Till Fellner.

Two New Mozart Works Discovered

Pianists Tie for Gold in Cliburn Competition

Musicians from Japan, China and South Korea sweep top prizes in the 2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

ESA-PEKKA SALONEN LEADS LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC IN FINAL CONCERTS

Gabriela Montero: From Grammy Nominations to Presidential Inauguration

The Venezuelan-American pianist joined cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Itzhak Perlman, and clarinetist Anthony McGill for the performance of a new work composed by John Williams.