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In a few bow strokes, the Briton Timothy Ridout carved out a place for himself in the very closed circle of great violists and is recognised for his captivating interpretations and technical brilliance. In the 24/25 season, highlights include the world premiere of Mark Simpson’s Viola Concerto Hold Your Heart in Your Teeth at the […]

His powerful performances combine intensity and mastery, making him one of the most distinguished cellists of our times. He performs with some of the most important orchestras, such as the Orchestre de Paris, the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonic, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Münchner Philharmoniker, the Philharmonia, the London Philharmonic and the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig. In […]

Considered one of the leading orchestra conductors of our time, Markus Stenz returns in the 2023-24 season to the Dutch National Opera to conduct Mahagonny and Die Walküre in Hangzhou, then travels to Kurtág’s hometown, Budapest, for a special performance of “Fin de partie” before touring for performances in Hamburg and Cologne. His engagements as […]

Slovenian mezzo-soprano Barbara Kozelj has established herself as a charismatic, versatile soloist and outstanding musician. She has performed on some of the most important stages worldwide, and she continues to enrapture audiences around the globe. On the opera stage, Barbara has distinguished herself in leading roles in houses such as Leipzig, Essen, Bonn and Amsterdam. […]