Conductor

Maestro Christoph von Dohnányi Dies in Munich Aged 95

German conductor Christoph von Dohnányi, hailed as one of the greats of his generation, has died aged 95, public broadcaster NDR said Monday. Dohnanyi, who was long music director of the Cleveland Orchestra, died in Munich "a few days before his 96th birthday", which would have been Monday, NDR said. Dohnanyi was principal conductor of the NDR ...

Elim Chan Challenges Orchestras to Embrace Fresh Change

Since her breakthrough a decade ago, Hong Kong-born conductor Elim Chan has waged a “long-term battle” against outdated perceptions about herself, classical music, and the management of orchestras. In 2014, Chan became the first woman to win the prestigious Donatella Flick Conducting Competition, launching an international career that ...