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Germany’s ‘orchestral landscape’ recognised by UNESCO as ‘intangible cultural heritage’
The move follows years of orchestral mergers and closures throughout the country
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Video: British orchestras make everyday life special
The Association of British Orchestras has released a quirky video about the contribution of UK orchestras to everyday life - both in and outside the concert hall.Subscribe to The Strad or download our digital edition as part of a 30-day free trial. To purchase single issues click here.
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Osmo Vänskä resigns as Minnesota Orchestra's music director
Osmo Vänskä has resigned from the Minnesota Orchestra, bringing to an end his ten-year role as music director. In a statement, the 60-year-old conductor (pictured) said it was ‘a very sad day’ for him personally, although he had originally warned of his intentions in a letter to the management on ...
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23 Spanish orchestras perform simultaneous protest concert
More than a thousand professional orchestral musicians from across Spain took part in a simultaneous concert on 23 September, in protest against arts budget cuts and a sharp rise in VAT on concert tickets. Twenty-three out of the 26 orchestras that are members of AMPOS, the country's professional symphony orchestra ...