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A Greeting from Midori

Dear Friends, The Year 2021 is coming to close. About this time last year, I was hoping we would be able to put the pandemic and its atrocities behind us in the forthcoming months and be able to find a new “norm”. As we have discovered, it was not so simple. The last twelve months […]

Midori mit Glanerts Zweitem Violinkonzert in Hamburg

Am 10. Dezember spielt Midori die deutsche Erstaufführung des ihr gewidmeten Violinkonzert von Detlev Glanert mit dem NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester unter der Leitung von Brad Lubman. Glanerts Violinkonzert Nr. 2 entstand nach der inhaltlichen Vorlage von Beethovens Brief an die „Untsterbliche Geliebte“ und ist wie der Brief selbst dreiteilig arrangiert. 10. Dezember Hamburg, Elbphilharmonie NDR […]

Midori spielt Glanerts zweites Violinkonzert mit dem Royal Scottish National Orchestra (November 2021)

Dieses Wochenende, am 5. Und 6. November wird Midori mit dem Royal Scottish National Orchestra die Uraufführung von Detlev Glanerts Violinkonzert Nr.2 “”An die Unsterbliche Geliebte” spielen. Das Konzert am 6. November aus der Glasgow Royal Concert Hall wird per Livestream übertragen. Tickets und weitere Informationen finden Sie hier.   5. November Edinburgh, Usher Hall […]

Midori to give world premiere of Detlev Glanert’s Violin Concerto No. 2 (To the Immortal Beloved)

Detlev Glanert (Photo: Bettina Stöss) The original plan was for Midori to give the premiere of Detlev Glanert’s new Violin Concerto No 2 (To the Immortal Beloved) alongside Beethoven’s violin concerto as part of her 2020/2021 Residency with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO). Needless-to-say, Covid-19 put paid to that plan. Written for Midori, the […]

Midori bei den 61. Weimarer Meisterkursen 2021 (Juli 2021)

Midori wird auch in diesem Jahr wieder bei den Meisterkursen eine Gruppe von jungen Menschen in Weimar unterrichten. Vom 23. – 31. Juli finden die Kurse zum 61. Mail in Weimar an der Hochschule Für Musik FRANZ LISZT statt und umfasst Einzelunterricht, Orchesterstudio und Teilnehmerkonzerte am Ende des Kurses.

Midori Spotlight Program produced by Washington Performing Arts

“Perhaps no other artist of our time has had a more profound impact on the development of string musicians and audiences throughout the world. Her supreme musicianship, inspirational commitment to excellence, and tireless advocacy for her chosen art form make this a must-see experience for all music lovers.” Douglas H. Wheeler, Washington Performing Arts President […]

Spotlight Programm über Midori des Washington Performing Arts

“Perhaps no other artist of our time has had a more profound impact on the development of string musicians and audiences throughout the world. Her supreme musicianship, inspirational commitment to excellence, and tireless advocacy for her chosen art form make this a must-see experience for all music lovers.” Douglas H. Wheeler, emeritierter Präsident der Washington […]

Master Classes in Weimar 2021

Midori will once again teach a group of young people in Weimar at this year’s master classes. The 61st edition of the Weimar master classes will take place between 23 and 31 July 2021 at the Hochschule Für Musik FRANZ LISZT and will include individual lessons, orchestra studio and participant concerts at the end of […]

Conversation with Midori, Joyce DiDonato and Wynton Marsalis on what music can teach us about peaceful communication

In response to race-based hatred and recent acts of violence across the United States, The Peace Studio created a conversation series in which renowned thought-leaders, artists, journalists, and others can discuss the steps needed to begin building a culture that values peace and civility. MSNBC Correspondent Trymaine Lee hosts a discussion with Midori, DiDonato and […]