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Washington Post
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Xian Zhang and the BSO are a match made in heaven (or hell, as it were)
The last time conductor Xian Zhang came through town in 2024, she led the National Symphony Orchestra in — let me check my notes here — 'one of the more powerhouse showings from a guest conductor that I've witnessed since landing in D.C. four years ago.' So on Thursday evening it was an easy decision to head to Strathmore, where Zhang took up the first of three performances with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra — a program of composers Yi Chen and Alexander Glazunov followed by a one-two punch of Tchaikovsky.
Washington Post
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
South Korean conductor Myung-Whun Chung named La Scala's first-ever Asian musical conductor
MILAN — South Korean conductor Myung-whun Chung was named on Monday the new musical director of the famed Milan opera house, Teatro alla Scala , the first Asian to hold the position. Chung, 72, will replace Riccardo Chailly at the end of next year, and will remain in the role until general manager and artistic director Fortunato Ortombina's term ends in February 2030, La Scala said in a statement.
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS BBC music star who entertained millions dies aged 74: Tributes pour in after musician's sudden death
A BBC music star who entertained millions has died aged 74. Tributes have poured in for conductor and composer Ronald Corp after his sudden death on May 7. He was best known for his work with the BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Proms, the Highgate Choral Society and the London Chorus. Announcing the news on Friday, the London Chorus shared: 'It is with the most intense sadness that we announce that our beloved Musical Director, Ronald Corp, died on the morning of 7th May at Bath. 'Ron was not simply a highly talented musician, as a composer, conductor and chorus master. 'He was a genuine friend to us all: motivated at all times by the sincerity of his love of music and of the people with whom he made it.'
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Beloved BBC music star who performed for millions dies aged 74 as tributes flood in
A BELOVED BBC music star who performed for millions has died aged 74 as tributes flood in. Composer and conductor Ronald Corp OBE tragically died on the morning of May 7. The music icon had a high-flying career with the BBC Concert Orchestra was spotted on TV for its eight-week orchestra program BBC Proms. He also was the musical director for both the London Chorus in 1994 and the Highgate Choral Society. The London Chorus released an emotional tribute for their former director. They wrote on their website: "It is with the most intense sadness that we announce that our beloved Musical Director, Ronald Corp, died on the morning of 7th May at Bath. "Ron was not simply a highly talented musician, as a composer, conductor and chorus master. "He was a genuine friend to us all: motivated at all times by the sincerity of his love of music and of the people with whom he made it." Fans of the beloved composer have taken to social media to share express their sympathies. One wrote: "Very sad to hear the news of the death of conductor, Ronald Corp OBE - a very sensitive and dedicated conductor, so at home in music by our home-grown composers. (He was also a composer, himself.) @BBCRadio3 @ArcheryPromos @TheLondonChorus." 1
