Nathalie Stutzmann appointed to lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Nathalie Stutzmann appointed to lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Before her, the only woman to conduct one of the 25 largest orchestras in the United States was American Marin Alsop, musical director of the Baltimore Symphony until 2020. The French Nathalie Stutzmann will take the head of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, becoming the second woman to lead a large American orchestra, the institution announced … Read more

In the middle of a concert, Madonna takes her audience through the streets of New York

In the middle of a concert, Madonna takes her audience through the streets of New York

The singer created a “Riot of love” interpreting Like A Prayer, accompanied by pianist Jon Baptiste, in front of a church in Harlem. More than 40 years after the start of her career, the one who quickly established herself as an icon of pop music, continues to be talked about. October 8, in full promotion … Read more

DJ Snake and Ed Sheeran in Paris, Coldplay and Jennifer Lopez in New York sing to save the planet

DJ Snake and Ed Sheeran in Paris, Coldplay and Jennifer Lopez in New York sing to save the planet

A series of concerts are given around the world to raise awareness of issues of climate change and poverty. Christine and the Queens and Angélique Kidjo will perform on September 25 at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. The urgency to act, more than ever in the face of global warming concluded the last report … Read more

Elton John castigates a government of “ignoramuses” which “does not care” about artists

Elton John castigates a government of “ignoramuses” which “does not care” about artists

It “drives crazy” the singer to see young artists penalized by financial and logistical obstacles when they want to perform in the European Union. It has become Elton John’s workhorse. The singer set himself for «mission» to defend British artists penalized by Brexit. And he does not have enough harsh words to describe the way … Read more

In Lyon, the Fête de la musique every weekend from June 21 to July 31

In Lyon, the Fête de la musique every weekend from June 21 to July 31

The deputy mayor of Lyon delegate for Culture explained that the festivities will be held exceptionally on Fridays and Saturdays for five weeks. The lineup will be announced by the end of the month. With almost a year without music and concerts, Lyon is trying to make up for it. After the announcement of the … Read more

Reduced orchestra and audience for the New York Philharmonic’s first live performance in 400 days

Reduced orchestra and audience for the New York Philharmonic’s first live performance in 400 days

The “Phil”, directed by Esa-Pekka Salonen, found his fans Wednesday after thirteen months of separation. Not without emotion and strict health control. « On behalf of all of us on stage, welcome back Composer and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen told the Shed audience on Wednesday evening. After a historic hiatus of more than thirteen months due … Read more

In New York, musicians perform behind the windows of a store

In New York, musicians perform behind the windows of a store

Over 100 different New York artists are involved in this musical program organized by the Kaufman Music Center. One way to maintain contact with the public while waiting for the reopening scheduled for April. Musicians in the window: the image can make you smile, in the temple of consumption that New York represents. A pianist … Read more

after Tracy Chapman, a rapper from the Bronx accuses her in turn of plagiarism

after Tracy Chapman, a rapper from the Bronx accuses her in turn of plagiarism

Brinx Billions claims to be the song’s sole songwriter Rich Sex, released in 2018 on the album Queen. According to him, the singer allegedly stole the melody and arrangements from her, as well as the title and entire verses. He is demanding $ 200 million from him. Brinx Billions hopes to make millions out of … Read more

New York, the capital of rock

New York, the capital of rock

LA CHRONIQUE D’OLIVIER NUC – A city of jazz and musicals, “The Big Apple” also continues to be an undisputed bastion of rock’n’roll. Rock ‘n’ roll was born in the South of the United States, it is a heard matter. It was only below the Mason-Dixie Line that these nuptials could flourish between the blues … Read more

Michael Jackson Foundation wins round against HBO and Leaving Neverland producers

Michael Jackson Foundation wins round against HBO and Leaving Neverland producers

The organization managing the star’s legacy has been waging a relentless judicial war since the broadcast of the documentary which paints a murderous portrait of the interpreter of Thriller. Since the release of the chilling documentary Leaving Neverland In March 2019, the Michael Jackson Estate waged an unrelenting legal war against the film’s producer, the … Read more