In Trondheim I had the enormous privilege to come back to TRISTAN UND ISOLDE, in the symphonic compilation of Henk de Vlieger. Beautiful and very emotional playing of the fantastic Trondheim Symphony Orchestra. And alongside the sensational voice and personality of Barbara Kozelj, who performed magnificently Berg's "7 frühe Lieder".
Read MoreFor the opening of the new season 23/24 Antony conducted the Belgian National Orchestra. “HOPE AND DESPAIR…” Under this season's motto, Antony and his Belgian National Orchestra-family opened their new season last week at a completely packed Bozar with an exuberant audience...! The evening was truly profound for various reasons…!
Read MoreI write this on sunday morning, still deeply in “reflection blues”, after a very moving week with the most sensible music - and the most sensible musicians of the incredible Residentie Orkest. A completely sold out hall, joining us in spellbinding, deafening silences and almost unmanageable energy.
Gustav Mahler hit us, deep - and right in our souls.
Read MoreA stellar cast, an amazing orchestra, a stunning set and a very intriguing direction: all critics unanimously praise the recent production of Opera North’s ARIADNE AUF NAXOS with 4 or 5 stars…!
Read MoreAntony made his highly successful debut with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France at the closing concert of their prestigious Festival Presences – by special request of the featured composer Unsuk Chin.
Read MoreHaving a huge passion for nurturing the future generation - and in his function as Artistic Advisor - Antony conducted the Wintertour 2023 of the National Youth Orchestra of the Netherlands. The program was titled “Sacrifices and Rituals”, and contained music by Messiaen (Les offerandes oubliées), Ravel (Daphnis 2nd suite), Bram Kortekaas (L’Élue, Prelude to Le Sacre du Printemps, World Premiere) and Strawinsky (Le Sacre du Printemps).
Read MoreAs part of their MAHLER-Cycle the North Netherlands Orchestra performed for the first time in their history Mahlers unfinished Symphony Nr. 10 in the version of Deryck Cooke. The concert started with Brahms Gesang der Parzen, sung by the fantastic North Netherlands Concert Chorus, which was without any interruption by Mahlers last symphony. The spellbinding silence of almost one minute at the end of the concert said it all.
Read MoreAs part of their Orpheus-season, Opera North performed a very well received semi-concert version of Glucks “Orfeo”, starring Alice Coote/Polly Leech, Fflur Wyn and Daisy Brown, as well as the fabulous chorus and orchestra of Opera North. “Opera North’s brilliant principal guest conductor, Antony Hermus, does it more than justice.”
Read MoreWhat a FANTASTIC first week in Brussels...!
Completely sold-out BOZAR, Hilary Hahn in gorgeous BRAHMS-form, exciting “PULSES” by Wim Henderickx, endless standing ovations by our going-wild audience, countless interviews and meetings, an extremely colorful FANTASTIQUE, all on Live Radio (Klara and RTBF Audio)...
Read MoreWhat an extraordinary experience to celebrate the 90th birthday of one of the most important Danish composers after Nielsen in concert with the phenomenal and very inspiring DANISH NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Antony’s third visit to them.
Read MoreAntony takes the amazing National Youth Orchestra of the Netherlands into the suspicious old Milk Factory of Arnhem (NL) to perform Bartóks one-act opera masterpiece, in a very moving staging by Kenza Koutchoukali and amazing lighting by Teus van der Stelt. Marc Pantus (Bluebeard) and Barbara Kozelj (Judith) gave incredible interpretations of their roles. Audience reactions are very touching: “one of the most deep opera experiences ever…”.
Read MoreTWO different programs, TWO incredible concert halls (BOZAR and Concertgebouw), TWO magnificent soloists (Alexandre Kantorow and Stella Chen), all unexpectedly in less than ONE week... At very short notice Antony stepped in as the Belgian National Orchestra’s Incoming Music Director Designate for these two different programs, in attendance of Queen and King, live television, huge audiences - both inside and outside, live and online...!
Read MoreTwo world premieres of Antony’s concert with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (by Bram Kortekaas and Celia Swart) are featured on a CD in the RCO’s “Horizons” series, alongside other works recorded live in concert by conductors such as Alain Altinoglu, Semyon Bychkov, Fabio Luisi, Francois-Xavier Roth and Jaap van Zweden.
Read MoreLast week Antony Hermus renewed his warm relationship with the BBC Scottish Symphony conducting De Vlieger’s orchestral tribute to Wagner’s Meistersinger.
Read MoreShortly before Christmas 2021 Antony made his debut with the Orchestre National de Lyon and conducted De Vlieger’s compilation of Wagners Ring des Nibelungen, to great acclaim!
He has since returned to France – and made also his debut with the Orchestre National de Lille in works by Bartok, Hindemith and Shostakovich, which turned out to be one of the season highlights in Lille.
Read MoreBeing a pianist himself, one of Antony’s musical heroes is Leif Ove Andsnes. In his return-visit to Stavanger Symphony Orchestra Antony was very happy to perform the Schumann concerto with him and the wonderful orchestra. Second part was own suite-compilation of Cinderella by Prokofiev.
Read MoreIn November Antony conducted again the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic, this time in the prestigious Zaterdag Matinee series premiering an impressive and substantial new work by Dutch composer PJ Wagemans Carnival of Shades, coupled with Wagner’s Lohengrin Prelude (continuing the theme in Antony’s programmes this season) and a stirring and nuanced rendition of Holst’s Planets – a work not performed by the orchestra for many years previously.
Read MoreOn July 19 Antony Hermus was announced Chief Conductor of the BELGIAN NATIONAL ORCHESTRA. His tenure will encompass international tours, recordings and regular appearances in subscription at BOZAR as well as conducting the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition. Hermus was the clear first choice of musicians and management, having already conducted the orchestra on two successive visits, most recently in October 2020.
Read MoreAt the end of this crazy season, Antony made his highly successful debut in Spain. Together with the Orquesta Sinfónica Castilla y Leon he interpreted works by Mozart, Dvorak and Beethoven on the beautiful place in front of the Cathedral in Palencia. Magical atmosphere…!
Read MoreIn order of the International Conducting Competition Rotterdam the Dutch pianist and presenter Christiaan Kuyvenhoven made a highly acclaimed PODCAST about Conducting, in which he tries to fulfill his dream: to conduct Mahler’s 5th Symphony! After buying a real baton, he takes lessons from top conductors Antony Hermus and Ed Spanjaard.
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