Archive for April, 2018

Ivor in Rome!

Ivor Bolton will be taking over concerts from Maestro Myung-Whun Chung in Rome next week!

Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia

Ivor Bolton, conductor Eleonora Buratto, soprano Veronica Simeoni, mezzosoprano Paolo Fanale, tenor Roberto Tagliavini, bass Orchestra and choir of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia W. A. Mozart - Symphony No. 39 K 543 G. Rossini - Stabat Mater 27., 28. and 29. April 2018 Auditorium Parco della...

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Ivor stays in Madrid!

After the prolongation in Basel we also received good news from Madrid: Ivor Bolton stays as Musical Director until 2023! During the last seasons Ivor Bolton already conducted a series of very successful productions such as Britten's Billy Budd (Winner of the International Opera Award 2018 - Best Newproduction), Rimsky-Korsakov's The Golden Cockerel and Handel's Rodelinda. We are looking forward to what is yet to...

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Britten’s Gloriana in Madrid!

After last season's resounding success of Benjamin Britten's Billy Budd Ivor Bolton will now be conducting one of the least known operas by the composer: Gloriana.  Originally composed in honour of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II this work, dealing with the story of Queen Elizabeth I. (also called Gloriana) and the Earl of Essex, will have its debut in Madrid on April 12.

Premiere April 12, 2018 Performances April 13 / 14 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 22 / 23 / 24 Teatro Real, Madrid

Ivor Bolton, Musical Direction David McVicar, Stage Direction Robert Jones, Set Design Brigitte Reiffenstuel, Costume Design Anna Caterina Antonacci / Alexandra Deshorties, Queen Elizabeth...

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Ivor stays in Basel!

Ivor Bolton's contract with the Sinfonieorchester Basel has been extended by 5 years. His position as chief conductor now continues until 2025. Under the direction of Ivor Bolton the SOB already has been able to establish a modern sound culture for the 21st century after a short time. Future growing tour activities promise a stronger international presence, as well as the new cooperation with Sony Classical as a major...

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