The stories of art
We talk to our artists about their current projects, what drives them in their pursuit of excellence, and their hopes for the future
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Meaningful exchange
As Elena Schwarz prepares to conduct Kaija Saariaho’s Innocence at Dutch National Opera, she explains why she enjoys the collaboration involved in…Discover more -
Introducing Ivan Karizna
As cellist Ivan Karizna joins the Maestro Arts roster, he explains how poetry and story-telling have been part of his musical make-up from a young…Discover more -
Miracle achievement
With Bernard Foccroulle’s new opera Cassandra opening at La Monnaie this month, Kazushi Ono discusses the work and explains why conducting sometimes…Discover more -
The joy of opera
With his new production of Rossini’s Il Turco in Italia opening at Madrid’s Teatro Real at the end of May, Laurent Pelly tells us about his approach…Discover more -
To be honest
As Barbara Wysocka’s new production of Katia Kabanova opens this month at Opéra de Lyon, she answers some questions about the opera and her art What…Discover more -
Introducing Robert Houssart
As he joins the Maestro Arts roster, Robert Houssart tells us about how his early musical training has informed his conducting What are your first…Discover more -
Introducing Pablo Rus Broseta
As we welcome conductor Pablo Rus Broseta to the Maestro Arts roster, we ask him a few questions about his life and music What were your first…Discover more -
Maybe I’m amazed
As the Elias Quartet prepares to go on tour in North America, cellist Marie Bitlloch explains the endless excitement of playing Beethoven What do…Discover more -
Being alive
As The Art of Being Human receives its premiere in Berlin’s Boulez Saal, artist Alexander Polzin explains how the process of creating it reflects the…Discover more -
Revolutionary Road
With Sky Burial, a radical interpretation of Fauré’s Requiem, performed this month at La Seine Musicale (15 and 16 February) and Hong Kong Arts…Discover more -
What we learnt in 2022
Over the year our artists have talked to us about their current projects – here are some of their observations and insights ‘This person is…Discover more