L.A. Times - Entertainment — For Bramwell Tovey — conductor, composer, pianist, noted wag — 2018 has been a transitional year. He stepped down from the Vancouver Symphony after what locals regard as a transformational 18 years on its podium. He returned to his nati... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Sooner or later Gustavo Dudamel was going conduct "Carmina Burana," and probably at the Hollywood Bowl. And so Tuesday night that came to pass in Cahuenga Pass. It was a near perfect, which means near impossible, night for the Los Angeles Philharmoni... more info

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Reuters — MASADA, Israel (Reuters) - Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, composed in the Nazi era, will be showcased at an Israeli opera festival against the backdrop of a towering desert plateau that stands as a symbol of Jewish resistance and sacrifice. more info

The Telegraph — This rapturously received programme was a fitting way to mark David Bintley's 20 years as BRB director, says Mark Monahan more info

Mercury News, California — Argentinian guest conductor Carlos Vieu led a remarkable performance of Carl Orff's 'Carmina Burana,' as well as the explosive U.S. premiere of Bandoneon Concerto: 'Tango Movements' by his young countryman JP Jofre, who was soloist on the accordion-l... more info

Guardian Music — Lowland Hall, Royal Highland Centre; Royal Lyceum; Assembly Hall, Edinburgh"We have waited 48 years to come to the Edinburgh international festival," said Ariane Mnouchkine. Audiences have waited too, and it has been worth doing so. Les Naufragés du... more info

The Telegraph — Patricia Petibon (soprano), Hans-Werner Bunz (tenor), Christian Gerhaher (baritone), Der Tölzer Knabenchor, Symphonieorchester und Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, cond Daniel Harding. Rating: * * * * more info

Starpulse — You cannot get any more dramatic in song than ‘O Fortuna’ from Carmina Burana. Unless you add an authentic 18th century white ruffled collar of royalty to your costume. SYTYCD did one better. T... more info