Young British violinist Nicola Benadetti, who recently lashed out at the UK press for veiled and not-so-veiled suggestions that her stardom was based more on looks than talent, has achieved some validation with her nomination for two major Classical Brit awards. “Her debut recording is in the running for Album of the Year, and she is one of three contenders for the Young British Classical Performer award.”
Tag: 04.11.06
Seattle Still Hunting For The Right Leader
The Seattle Symphony is approaching the two-year mark in its search for a new concertmaster, and orchestra higher-ups say they hope to have a new leader in place by the beginning of the 2006-07 season. For those who attend concerts at Benaroya Hall, the search process has been unusually easy to follow, with candidates regularly playing with the orchestra for a week or two, and a select few invited back for a second look. It’s all a far cry from the usual secretive audition process most orchestra musicians go through.