Marin Alsop
Music about bushfires and natural idylls: The US-American conductor has put together an extraordinary program for the Berlin Philharmonic Biennale. By Keno-David Schüler. February 21, 2025, 2:22 p.m. What a program Marin Alsop has put together for her debut with the Berlin Philharmonic ! The American conductor could have made it easier for herself. But far from…
Philharmonic Orchestra plays street music and birdsong. By Felix Stephan At the Biennale “Paradise Lost?” the Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Marin Alsop will play new and unknown works on the subject of climate change. “Cheers at the end in the Philharmonie. Whistles of enthusiasm. And long-lasting applause for the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under…
Marin Alsop is a pioneer among women conductors. After witnessing her inspiring leadership in Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7, “Leningrad,” with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra on Nov. 16, I’m convinced she is one of the great conductors of our time. Her artistry was on full display in Shostakovich’s sprawling, 75-minute symphony through raucous climaxes, emotional themes…
Marin Alsop, the orchestra’s newly appointed Principal Guest Conductor, is leading the tour. She has been affiliated with the orchestra for more than twenty years, conducting it in concerts in Philadelphia and other major American concert venues. Her rapport with the orchestra was readily evident, which undoubtedly was a factor in the orchestra’s exceptional playing…
The Philadelphia Orchestra wrapped up its China tour on Sunday evening in Haikou, Hainan Province, after giving its second and final performance in the country’s southernmost capital city. From Oct. 31 to Nov. 10, the U.S. ensemble held nine concerts in Beijing, Tianjin, Chengdu and Haikou as China and the United States celebrate the 45th…
China veteran makes triumphal return with passionate performance in Beijing.
The Philadelphia Orchestra is set to tour through China starting on Oct. 31 through Nov. 10, 2024. The organization, which last toured China in 2019, will make stops in Beijing, Tianjin, Chengdu, and Haikou throughout the trip. Leading the tour will be newly appointed Guest Conductor Marin Alsop.
At the Royal Festival Hall, the orchestra’s principal guest conductor Marin Alsop breathed life into an all-Mahler programme with a difference.
Symphonic Gustav and orchestrated songs by Alma Mahler – sung with exquisite poise by Sasha Cooke – combined in a programme conducted with warmth and care by Marin Alsop.
The multimedia elegy for the victims of the fire, Fire in my mouth, was given its first performance in 2019. In the first concert of its residency at this year’s International Festival, the Philharmonia Orchestra gave the elegy its first UK performance under the baton of its Principal Guest Conductor, Marin Alsop.
