The New York Times – Music:
“Die Frau Ohne Schatten” is a difficult opera for any conductor. Klaus Mäkelä chose it for his first new production, in front of a global audience.
Category: Makela, Klaus
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What Does an American Orchestra Need in a Conductor?
The New York Times – Music:
At a challenging time for American orchestras, the question of what a community wants from a music director has become more urgent.
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Klaus Mäkelä’s Talents and Faults With the Chicago Symphony
The New York Times – Music:
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has placed a huge bet on Klaus Mäkelä for its future. It’s still too soon to tell whether that will pay off.
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The Era of Klaus Mäkelä, Conducting Phenom, Begins in Chicago
The New York Times – Music:
On Thursday, the richly talented 28-year-old maestro led the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for the first time since being named its next music director.
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Klaus Mäkelä to Lead Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The New York Times – Music:
He will be the youngest music director in the orchestra’s 133-year history, and one of the youngest ever to lead a top American ensemble.
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The Ups and Downs of the Aix-en-Provence Festival
The New York Times – Music:
Not everything was an artistic or audience success at the 75th Aix-en-Provence Festival in France. But everything was worth discussing.
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5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
The New York Times – Music:
The premiere recording of Thomas Adès’s “Dante,” a Pauline Oliveros reissue and Jean Rondeau’s latest harpsichord program are among the highlights.
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Review: Klaus Mäkelä, Rising Star of Conducting, Arrives in New York
The New York Times – Music:
Klaus Mäkelä, a young yet already accomplished maestro, made his New York Philharmonic debut with a performance that prioritized clarity.
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At 26, the Conductor Klaus Mäkelä’s Star Keeps Rising
The New York Times – Music:
Having assumed the podium of three major orchestras and appeared on the world’s prestigious stages, he debuts next at the New York Philharmonic.