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The Hallé has announced the appointment of violinist Emily Davis as Leader of the Hallé Orchestra from the 2024/25 season. Together with current Leader, Roberto Ruisi, they will Lead the Orchestra as it heads into its next season with new Principal Conductor, Kahchun Wong.

The spirit of adventure flows through Vasily Petrenko’s 2024-25 season, present in the breadth of his programming and geographical reach of his engagements.

Orchestre symphonique de Montréal and Rafael Payare announces an eight-concert tour of Europe which commences with their return to the Barbican Centre on 19 November 2024. The performance features pianist Javier Perianes and includes works by Iman Habib, Beethoven, and Berlioz.

Frank Dupree makes his debut with the LSO and Sir Antonio Pappano this December, performing Kapustin’s Piano Concerto No. 4 and continues his landmark Kapustin series for the Capriccio label with 1 November release of the Ukrainian composer’s Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 6.

The 2024 BBC Proms programme promises a captivating lineup of performances by renowned conductors and orchestras, showcasing the diversity and excellence of classical music. This year’s exciting performances include three distinguished VBPR clients: the Hallé Orchestra under Sir Mark Elder; Music Director of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko; and Chief Conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo.

Bergen International Festival's 2024 Artist-in-Residence, Ragnhild Hemsing, sat down with Jack Pepper for the latest episode of Classeek 15' podcast - Infusing Nordic Melodies with Passion and Precision.

The Hallé announces its 2024–25 season with a dynamic new Principal Conductor, Kahchun Wong, and a season packed with stunning music and initiatives building upon the success of last year, when ticket sales grew by 23%, with a 36% increase in people coming to hear the Hallé for the first time.

The Flanders Symphony Orchestra is delighted to announce the appointment of Martijn Dendievel as Chief Conductor. The 28-year-old Flemish musician, a rising star in high demand, is set to assume his new role in January 2026

Vasily Petrenko extends his contract as Music Director at the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra through to 2030. Petrenko will lead the RPO into its next artistic chapter, further strengthening its position as one of the world’s great orchestras in London, across the UK and internationally.