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Anna-Maria Helsing Appointed Chief Conductor of BBC Concert Orchestra
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 16, 2023

Anna-Maria Helsing has been appointed Chief Conductor of BBC Concert Orchestra. Officially starting in the role on October 1 2023, the appointment builds on Anna-Maria Helsing’s fruitful existing relationship with the orchestra which began in 2020 when she became Principal Guest Conductor.

BWW Review: A CLASSICAL GALA, Royal Albert Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 23, 2022

A leading promoter and producer of opera, ballet and classical music for the last 50 years, the fact that Raymond Gubbay CBE is not a household name is baffling. For those who are in the know, he has been a tireless champion of the arts and has brought trailblazing innovation to many of his productions.

LUCY PARHAM'S CELEBRITY CHRISTMAS GALA Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2021

Pianist Lucy Parham is joined on stage by celebrities, including Ed Balls, Alistair McGowan, Cathy Newman, Dame Harriet Walter and Katie Derham, in a performance of piano music, narration and festive surprises.

ROH Announces A New Friday Premiere, The Royal Ballet's JOYOUS LA FILLE MAL GARDEE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2021

The Royal Opera House is delighted to continue its #OurHouseToYourHouse programme, featuring online broadcasts that can be accessed by audiences around the world for £3.

Birmingham Royal Ballet Announces 2020-21 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2020

Less than one month into his new job as Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Carlos Acosta announces plans for world premieres, classic revivals and brand-new partnerships in his first year as Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet. Opportunity, talent and inspiration are the key ingredients that underpin his vision and ambition for the company.

Key Pianists Returns To Weill Recital Hall At Carnegie Hall
by Julie Musbach - Jul 23, 2019

The imaginative and increasingly important Key Pianists concert series, founded by pianist Terry Eder in 2015, embarks on its fifth season with a recital by James Dick, whom American Record Guide lauded for his 'patrician civility and lucid, beautiful sonority', on Thursday evening, October 10, 2019, at 7:30 pm at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall.

BWW Review: GISELLE at Sarasota Ballet
by Carolan Trbovich - May 4, 2019

Sarasota Ballet Performs Perfection in Giselle

BWW Review: LA FILLE MAL GARDEE, Bristol Hippodrome
by Leah Tozer - Jul 5, 2018

Balancing Ashton's charming choreography with bright characterisation and breezy ballon, Birmingham Royal Ballet are absolutely beaming in this most charming of ballets.

The Royal Opera House Announces 2015-2016 Season, Featuring MORGEN UND ABEND, LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR, and More
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2015

The 2015/16 Royal Opera House Season has been announced. The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet and visiting companies will stage more than sixty works during 2015/16 and twelve productions from Covent Garden - six operas and six ballets - will be relayed live to more than 1,500 cinemas in 35 countries as part of the ROH Cinema Season.

Royal Opera House Launches 'Royal Opera House Cinema'
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 23, 2011

The Royal Opera House today launches Royal Opera House Cinema, its new cinema screening venture which will transmit select performances of opera and ballet to more than 700 cinemas worldwide.

Glen Roven on Creating 'The Runaway Bunny' with Brooke Shields
by BWW - Mar 5, 2008

Glen Roven's World premiere of 'The Runaway Bunny' debuts at Carnegie Hall on April 29 with Brooke Shields graciously appearing as the soloist. Roven discussed how he and Shields got to Carnegie Hall...