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Berlin Philharmonic……….where are the women?

Every year about this time I receive an e-mail inviting me to look at the forthcoming season of concerts by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. I have visited Berlin and attended one of their concerts and I have made it clear … Continue reading

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Spot the female conductor at the Berlin Philharmonic (2016 / 17)

  As autumn slowly approaches thoughts turn for many music fans to the programmes of the various symphony orchestras in cities around the world. Usually by late September  / early October the music seasons have commenced and those of us … Continue reading

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Sir Simon Rattle to join London Symphony Orchestra

World-renowned conductor Sir Simon Rattle is joining the London Symphony Orchestra as music director. Sir Simon will join the LSO in September 2017 from the Berlin Philharmonic, where he has led the orchestra since 2002. Watch now for the armchair … Continue reading

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Shock News in Berlin……… Philharmonic Invite Female Conductor

Having watched several of the live TV broadcasts by the Berlin Philharmonic I am on their mailing list each year when the new concert season is announced. So when I received an electronic brochure last week I spent a little … Continue reading

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So where are the all the women?

This morning I received a glossy brochure from the Berlin Philharmonic advertising concerts for the 2013 / 14 season and inviting me to subscribe to the “digital concert hall”. The philharmonic have been at the forefront of developing “on line … Continue reading

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