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Carl St.Clair inducted to Orange County Hall of Fame
We're excited to share that SAI conductor extraordinaire Carl St.Clair was recently inducted into the Orange County Hall of Fame! He shares this immense honor with many legendary figures, this year's class ranging from filmmaker James Cameron to Olympians Ed Caruthers and Sammy Lee. Visit the LA Times press release and Orange County's page detailing the Class of 2025 to learn more about this incredible celebration of Maestro St.Clair, and please share our Instagram and Fa
Alex Burijon
Dec 19, 20251 min read


Violinist Chloë Hanslip Interviews with KBACH 89.5 FM
Michael Keelan of KBACH 89.5 FM, classical music radio of Phoenix, Arizona, sat down with violinist Chloë Hanslip to discuss her October 2025 album release featuring pieces by Robert Russell Bennett and Vernon Duke. The pair dove into these composers' contributions to violin concerti, an aspect of their artistry often overshadowed by their prominent work in Broadway and other popular songwriting forums. Listen to their whole conversation here ! For more on Ms. Hanslip, plea
Alex Burijon
Nov 18, 20251 min read


Guitarist Mak Grgić Earns Fourth Grammy Nomination
We're THRILLED to share that Mak Grgić received a 2026 GRAMMY nomination for his and Mateusz Kowalski's album, "Slavic Sessions!" This is Mak's fourth GRAMMY nomination, and it's his first in the "Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble" category. " Slavic Sessions " is a truly incredible album presenting a taste of three centuries of guitar duets. The GRAMMY nominators loved it, so we know you will too -- give it a listen on your favorite streaming platform! Visit his website here
Alex Burijon
Nov 16, 20251 min read


Conductor Yuriy Bekker debuts with the Florida Orchestra and Troupe Vertigo
Yuriy Bekker made his debut with the Florida Orchestra conducting POPS repertoire with Troupe Vertigo , a Los Angeles-based theatrical circus company! The program included a range of pieces, including John Williams, Alan Menken, Leonard Bernstein, and Michael Giacchino, among others. Visit the Florida Orchestra’s Instagram for show-stopping pictures , videos , and backstage fun ! You can find Mr. Bekker's website here .
Alex Burijon
Nov 15, 20251 min read


Conductor Yaniv Dinur Appointed Music Director and Conductor of Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra
The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra (TSO) just announced the appointment of Maestro Yaniv Dinur as its new Music Director and Conductor, starting an exciting new chapter in the orchestra’s 45 year history. Yaniv Dinur will assume the role beginning with the 2025–2026 season. Lauded for his insightful interpretations and unique ability to connect with concertgoers of all ages and backgrounds, from season subscribers to symphony newcomers, Dinur will bring wonderful concert expe
Alex Burijon
Nov 15, 20251 min read


Vladimir Kulenovic Debuts with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Vladimir Kulenovic made his debut with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, conducting " Hocus Pocus ” over the Halloween weekend! Families gathered in-costume at the Canadian cultural hub to see the film come to life under Maestro Kulenovic’s expressive baton. Please visit the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Instagram for clips , and find Maestro Kulenovic’s website here .
Alex Burijon
Nov 15, 20251 min read


Conductor Carl St.Clair Appointed Music Director of Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra
The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to announce the appointment of internationally renowned conductor Carl St.Clair as its new Music Director. Widely recognized as one of the world’s most distinguished conductors, Maestro St.Clair brings extraordinary artistry, vision, and leadership, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Thailand Phil. With an illustrious international career, Maestro St.Clair recently concluded a groundbreaking 35-year tenure as
Alex Burijon
Nov 14, 20252 min read


Hornist Felix Klieser Releases “Northern Colours” with Berlin Classics
Felix Klieser loves challenges. For his latest album Northern Colours, the versatile horn player has dedicated himself to demanding works by Scandinavian composers such as Rolf Martinsson, Kurt Atterberg, Edvard Grieg, and Jean Sibelius. He is accompanied by the Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken, conducted by English conductor Jamie Phillips. The album Northern Colours was released on April 25, 2025, by the Berlin Classics label. Northern Colours is not only a tribute t
Alex Burijon
Nov 13, 20251 min read
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