Under the baton of James Conlon, the Buenos Aires Philharmonic shone in its inaugural concert
The Buenos Aires Philharmonic, conducted by James Conlon, delivered a remarkable performance at its inaugural concert, celebrating its 80th anniversary with Shostakovich's Symphony No. 7.
The Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra celebrated its 80 years with a concert that made one think about totalitarianism
The Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra celebrated its 80th anniversary with a performance of Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony, exploring themes of totalitarianism.
The love of a musician in Soviet times
The article explores the romantic history of composer Dmitri Shostakovich and Nina Ivanova against the backdrop of Soviet Russia, likening it to a poignant love story revealed posthumously.
Shostakovich at the Comedy Opera: Too Indecent for Stalin
The article discusses Barrie Kosky's production of Dmitri Shostakovich's 'Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk' at the Komische Oper in Berlin, highlighting themes of sex and violence.
Jonathan Nott starts his 'new Spanish life' with a tense and poetic Shostakovich
British conductor Jonathan Nott embarks on a 'new Spanish life' as he prepares to debut with the Joven Orquesta Nacional de España in 2026, following his appointment as musical director of the Gran Teatre del Liceu.
Irina and Dmitri Shostakovich: How to Survive in a Leaden Time?
Irina, the third wife of Dmitri Shostakovich, shares her memories of the renowned composer and the dangers faced by intellectuals in the Soviet Union during his final years.