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First Person: conductor Peter Whelan on coming full circle with the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra
Sunday, 17 March 2024There's something undeniable about the way music can weave itself into the fabric of our lives, shaping our passions and leaving an indelible mark on our journeys. For me, this magic has been particularly intertwined with the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra. My first encounter with them, back in 1992, wasn't live in a concert hall, but rather through the flickering screen of a television.
theartsdesk in Strasbourg: crossing the frontiers
Wednesday, 13 March 2024A single pair of swans glided serenely under the bridges of the river Ill as I walked to the premiere of the Opéra National du Rhin’s new production of Lohengrin in Strasbourg on Sunday.
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