by Sarah Edwards | May 4, 2023 | News
When we say that an artist has become an icon, we mean it as a compliment. An icon is an image, and unchanging ideal – perfection, in other words, to be imitated and admired. But what happens when an icon becomes so familiar that we start to take them for granted?...
by Sarah Edwards | Jan 16, 2023 | General News, News
This month, Vasily Petrenko made his long-awaited debut with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, performing four concerts at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The first programme on the 6-7 January featured Elgar’s Cockaigne (In London Town), Sibelius’s Violin Concerto with...
by Sarah Edwards | Jun 23, 2022 | News
Vasily Petrenko has been announced as Director Asociado (Associate Conductor) at the Orquesta Sinfónica de Castilla y León, starting in the 2022-23 season. The orchestra made the announcement when unveiling its new season, and he will remain in the role for at least...
by Sarah Edwards | Jun 13, 2022 | News
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra have posted an article reflecting on their first season with Vasily as their new Music Director, and their ‘Great British Music’ series at the Royal Festival Hall and Royal Albert Hall. For photos, reviews and more, view the article...
by Sarah Edwards | Mar 16, 2022 | News
Conductor Vasily Petrenko’s new album Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 5 ‘Emperor’ & 0 is available now on Naxos Records. This album follows a successful release of Beethoven’s First and Second Piano Concertos in 2020, featuring Boris...
