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In celebration of May the Fourth, the now-official Star Wars holiday, German classic label Deutsche Grammophon released the video of composer John Williams conducting the Vienna Philharmonic in their performance of the "Imperial March." -
Zubin Mehta Will Lead the Vienna Philharmonic in 2015 New Year's Concert
The Vienna Philharmonic recently announced that Zubin Mehta will conduct the next New Year's Concert in 2015. -
Vienna Philharmonic President and Violinist Clemens Hellsberg Suffers Broken Elbow, Will Miss New Year's Concert
Clemens Hellsberg, the Vienna Philharmonic's president and first violinist, has broken his elbow and will miss the annual New Year's Concert on Wednesday. -
Classicalite's New Year’s Eve Concert Guide: Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Ireland, America
It is one of Vienna's proudest traditions, the New Year's concert with the Vienna Philharmonic, televised all over the world. And the question the Viennese and others all ask as the date nears is, which conductor will be honored by being given this most glittering of gigs this year? Well, as 2013 gives way to 2014, Daniel Barenboim will be leading the waltzes in that musical city. But there are other lovely new year's concerts as well, led by other distinguished maestri. Here's your guide to some of the best! -
Vienna Philharmonic Revokes Awards for Six Big Nazis, Is Hitler Next?
The Vienna Philharmonic has revoked awards bestowed upon six Nazis, news agencies, including Reuters, are reporting. This will be seen as a big step in the orchestra's coming to terms with a dark chapter in its past. -
Horn Stolen from Vienna Philharmonic Hornist Josef Reif
Vienna Philharmonic horn player Josef Reif said his horn was stolen during a post-concert night on the town, arts commentator Norman Lebrecht reported in ArtsJournal.com.
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