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New York Post
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- New York Post
Acclaimed conductor Roger Norrington dead at 91
Roger Norrington, a conductor acclaimed for historically informed performances during more than a half-century leading orchestras in Europe and the United States, has died. He was 91. Norrington died Friday at his home, his son Tom said Saturday. Norrington lived outside Exeter, England. Norrington conducted both period-instruments and modern orchestras, asking both types to play without vibrato and usually at faster tempi than modern practice. Advertisement 3 Norrington died Friday at his home, his son Tom said Saturday. ullstein bild via Getty Images 'He was an extraordinary dramatist. He made things happen emotionally,' Myron Lutzke, an Orchestra of St. Luke's cellist who helped persuade Norrington to become music director, said Saturday. 'He had his detractors, certainly, and some of them were some of my best friends. But for me, he got the music off the page. He made the concert experience transformative.' Born on March 16, 1934, Norrington was the son of Arthur, president of Trinity College, Oxford, and the former Edith Carver. A violinist and boy soprano in his youth, Roger attended The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Dragon School, Westminster School, Cambridge and the Royal College of Music, where he studied under conductor Adrian Boult. Advertisement In 1962, Norrington founded the Schütz Choir, originally dedicated to the works of Heinrich Schütz. He became music director of Kent Opera from 1969-84, the Bournemouth Sinfonietta from 1985-89 and New York's Orchestra of St. Luke's from 1990-94. He was principal conductor of Camerata Salzburg from 1997 to 2006, the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra from 1998 to 2011 and the Zurich Chamber Orchestra from 2011-16. 3 Prince Charles, Prince of Wales with conductor Sir Roger Norrington after awarding him Doctor of Music as he attends the Royal College of Music's music awards awards on March 10, 2016 in London, England. Getty Images 'Orchestras didn't generally use vibrato until the 1930s,' Norrington told The Guardian in 2007. 'It is a fashion, like smoking, which came in at about the same time. Smoking is now going, so maybe vibrato will too. … I have discovered, all the way from Monteverdi to Mahler, is that when music is played as it should be, the sound is wonderful, the expression is wonderful and the instruments match together.' Advertisement Norrington was nominated for four Grammy Awards and won in 2001 for a recording of Nicholas Maw's Violin Concerto with Joshua Bell and the London Philharmonic. Norrington retired after conducting the Royal Northern Sinfonia in an all-Hadyn concert on Nov. 18, 2021. 'I have enjoyed every minute of over 50 years of making music with some of the most wonderful and talented musicians in the world,' he said in a statement. 'The time has come to step off the podium.' 3 Sir Roger Norrington conducts Orchestra of St. Luke's in Brahms's 'Symphony No. 4 in E Minor' at Carnegie Hall on Thursday night, February 15, 2007. Getty Images His first marriage, to Susan McLean May, ended in a divorce in 1982. He married the choreographer Kay Lawrence in the mid-1980s; she died last year. Advertisement Norrington was made a Knight Bachelor in 1997. He is survived by Tom and two children from his first marriage, Ben and Amy.
Tatler Asia
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Celebrate the culmination of the 1st International Youth Orchestra Festival with ‘Duyog' this July 12 at the GSIS Theater
Duyog 's repertoire includes Michael Dadap's symphonic poem overture titled Sinulog: Dances of Atonement ; Sergei Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18, with Gloria Shih on the piano; Felix Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 , also known as the Italian ; Jerry Dadap's choral piece Alay sa Inang Bayan , which will be performed with the PUP Bagong Himig Serenata and Plectra Corde Rondalla; among many others. Before MSJO and YSE fly back to Manila in time for Duyog , they will be capping off their festivities in Bohol on July 7 at 7pm at the Bohol Cultural Center, and on July 9 at 7.30pm at the Barder Gym of the Holy Name University. Besides the whole project being a rare symphonic treat, it is also a meaningful endeavour to highlight the rich musical heritage of Bohol and inspire young musicians to continue pursuing their passion. NOW READ How Gen Z is reviving millennial trends and Y2K fashion Meet the 25 innovators from the Philippines recognised as Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2025 Korean star violinist Bomsori Kim on how K-pop inspires her and why AI can't replace classical music
Daily Record
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Hamilton and Airdrie to host Scottish Chamber Orchestra concerts
The Lanarkshire towns will host performances as part of the musicians' summer tours. Musicians from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra (SCO) will be hitting the high notes in Hamilton and Airdrie ans they visit on the ensemble's annual summer tour. The orchestra will perform at Hamilton Town House on in July, with the programme including a world premiere, and then at Sir John Wilson Town Hall in Airdrie the following month where a trio of 'romantic' music treats are in store. Online bookings for both events are available now, with tickets ranging in price from £20 for standard admission to free entry for under-18s. SCO conductor Jonathan Bloxham will bring the orchestra to Hamilton Town House on July 17 as part of a three-date tour round Scotland with a programme showcasing their 'versatility and artistry in full force'. The concert will feature the world premiere of Rewired, a concerto for soprano saxophone and chamber orchestra featuring soloist Lewis Banks and which is one of two new works for this year written by SCO associate composer Jay Capperauld. Also on the programme at the 'summer classics' performance are Haydn's Symphony No. 80 in D minor, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 4 in B-flat, often described as his 'most joyful' work. The Airdrie performance on August 27 will be led by conductor Jakob Lehmann and principal clarinettist Maximiliano Martín, with the audience enjoying 'an evening of energy and elegance in a concert that sparkles with wit and youthful charm'. It will open with Rossini's Overture to The Barber of Seville, described as 'a whirlwind of bustling brilliance and comedic flair' – before Martin takes centre stage for Spohr's clarinet concerto No. 2 in E-flat, followed by Schubert's Symphony No. 2 in B-flat. Both Lanarkshire concerts take place at 7.30pm on their respective dates and are part of a wider 20-date tour across Scotland aiming to 'build relationships with local communities, put SCO musicians centre stage and bring world-class concerts to audiences who might otherwise not be able to experience them'. Chief executive Gavin Reid said: 'We look forward to hitting the road once again [this summer] and bringing music to communities across Scotland. With our world-class musicians and a dynamic programme that truly showcases the depth of our orchestra, this tour promises to offer something for everyone – we can't wait to share the joy of live music.' * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook? Head on over and give us a like and share!
Los Angeles Times
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
The Crowd: Vienna Philharmonic's visit to Orange County made possible by patrons of the arts
Centuries of classic European orchestral excellence graced Orange County this week when the Vienna Philharmonic arrived for a residency. The orchestra was brought here by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, in partnership with Cal Performances. Rousing ovations echoed throughout the Reneé and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall during the performances conducted by internationally acclaimed maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The Orange County concerts followed performances that had been held at Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley. Both West Coast appearances were made possible primarily through the philanthropic largess of two women dedicated to the musical heritage of the 180-year dynasty of the Vienna Philharmonic. The two modern 'Medici' patrons responsible for the performances are San Francisco Bay Area resident Maria Manetti Shrem and Elizabeth Segerstrom, of Newport Beach and New York City. Without their significant patronage the public would not have the opportunity to experience such performances. Dedication to the highest level of artistic presentation exists today as it did centuries past due to individuals such as Manetti Shrem and Segerstrom. Their credit goes largely unknown by the general public, making it even more important to recognize such support in the media. In addition to the performances, the visiting orchestra's residencies in both Northern and Southern California included multiple opportunities for educational and civic outreach. The Segerstrom Concert Hall performances were held last Sunday and Tuesday. On Sunday afternoon, the concert featured pianist Yefim Bronfman with the Vienna Philharmonic delivering Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 and then Strauss's world-renown triumph, Ein Heldenleben. The Tuesday evening performance shared with its audience Schubert's Symphony No. 4 and Dvořák's popular Symphony No. 9, also known as 'From the New World.' With the music came revelry. Following Sunday's performance, the Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel welcomed patrons to a celebratory dinner reception in honor of the orchestra and the donors making it possible. Joining Segerstrom and Manetti Shrem were major sponsors the Donna L. Kendall Foundation and the Shanbrom Family Foundation. Additional significant support came from Jennifer and Anton Segerstrom, Elizabeth An and Gordon Clune, Dee and Larry Higby, Patricia and William Podlich, Connie and Peter Spenuzza, Katherine and Howard Bland and Mary and John Carrington. Also front and center for the Philharmonic Society were Whitney and Jerry Mandel, Hung Fan and Michael Feldman, Elaine and Carl Neuss, Gail and Robert Sebring and Deirdre and Douglas Smith. The elegant party décor was inspired by the paintings of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt, who was known for his Symbolist style. A legendary figure in the Vienna Secession Movement in the late 19th century, his imprint was evident throughout the Westin Ballroom, which was adorned in vibrant splashes of color and expressive floral displays. The crowd enjoyed a multi-course Sunday supper raising additional funds in support of music education in Orange County. With considerable grace, both Elizabeth Segerstrom and her close friend and fellow arts advocate Maria Manetti Shrem accepted the Philharmonic Society's Performing Arts Visionary Awards. Arts mentorship matters. The entire community is elevated through such passion and generosity. To learn more visit development@
