Conversation with Daniel Harding, Next LA Phil Music Director
Plus: Montreal Competition Semi-Finalists Announced; New Recordings
Conversation with Daniel Harding, Next LA Phil Music Director
We all know the “Dude” - the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s wildly popular conductor Gustavo Dudamel. But who exactly is Daniel Harding, Dudamel’s newly-named successor? Here are highlights from his conversation Wednesday at Walt Disney Concert Hall with LA Phil CEO Kim Noltemy and Acting Concertmaster Bing Wang.
2026 Montreal Violin Competition Announces 10 Semi-Finalists
The Concours musical international de Montréal (Montreal International Music Competition) announced 10 semi-finalists Friday for its 2026 Violin Edition, chosen from 24 violinists between the ages of 17 and 31, from 17 different countries who performed this week in the competition's first round.. Finalists will be announced today, with finals taking place June 3 and 4.
For the Record, Op. 384
Our weekly roundup of new recordings:
Vadim Gluzman with COmpass REsonance in works by Bach & Silverstrov
Catalyst Quartet’s Uncovered Vol. 4 with complete quartets of Joseph Bologne
Ariana Kim’s “(un)common thread”
The Hands Free’s “Upturned Cup”
Sponsor Spotlight: North Shore Chamber Music Festival
NSCMF begins Wednesday in Chicago! Vadim Gluzman and Angela Yoffe present the three-day North Shore Chamber Music Festival with exceptional live chamber music performances, featuring Joshua Brown, Julian Rhee, Masumi Rostad, Mark Kosower, the Escher String Quartet and more! Join us June 3, 5, and 6 at The Village Church in Northbrook, or watch our free livestream.
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