She is the one and only Anne Sophie Mutter – Germany’s most famous violinist! Supported by the unique and world-famous conductor Herbert von Karajan since teenage, she made her first public debut appearance at the Lucerne Festival in 1976. Since then, she played in the best houses the world over, and even had several works composed just for her by an international set of composers. Impressive stuff…what’s even more impressive is that she stayed at the top of her game for all these years! She has worked with all the great conductors in classical music, including von Karajan, Barenboim and Zubin Mehta. She has played at all the most important classical music festivals, and so simply must not miss any opportunity to hear her play live near you, so check her European tour dates now:
27 Jan: Reykjavik, The Mutter Virtuosi at Harpa
19 March: Cologne, Benefit Gala 100 Years Cologne Chamber Orchestra at Cologne Philharmonie
16 May: Wroclaw/POL, Polish Premiere of Ghost Trio at National Forum of Music
20 May: Bad Füssing/GER, German Premiere of Ghost Trio atGrosser Kursaal
22 May: Oviedo/ES, Spanish Premiere of Ghost Trio at Auditorio Príncipe Felipe de Oviedo
23 May: Valencia/ES, Spanish Premiere of Ghost Trio at Palau de la Música de Valéncia
24 May: Luxembourg, Luxembourg Premiere of Ghost Trio at Luxemburg Philharmonie
27 May: Basel, Schweizerische Premiere of Ghost Trio at Stadtcasino
28 May: Bern, Schweizerische Premiere of Ghost Trio at Casino Bern
01 June: Vienna, Austrian Premiere of Ghost Trio at Wiener Konzerthaus
02 June: Essen/LUX, Luxembourg Premiere of Ghost Trio at Philharmonie Essen
The Brits are back! This is the biggest gong for pop music this side of the Atlantic. Category’s include Best Male Solo Artist, Best Female Solo Artist, Best Group, Best Song, The Mastercard Album Of the Year, Best New Artist, Best International Female Solo Artist and Best International Male Solo Artist. So, what’s going to happen this year? Stormzy’s still around, who is nominated for 3 gongs in the Best Male Solo Artist, Best Song of the Year and Album of the Year categories. And other than your regular house hold names, it’s quite interesting to see that veteran Bruce Springsteen is up in the Best Int’l Male Solo Artist listing – is that for real even? It’ll be an exciting night still, as many want to see Lewis Capaldi, who is up for 4 gongs, hopefully gets to go home with more than one trophy.
The awards trophy is designed by a different personality every year, and for 2020 Sir Anish Kapoor has been bestowed with the honour, so winners will be taking home an original sculpture by the Brit-Indian sculptor, who specialises in art installations and conceptual art. He wins the ranks of fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, artist Tracey Emin, artist Damien Hirst, architect Zaha Hadid, pop artist Peter Blake and architect David Adjaye.
Make the night as bit of a ‘thang’ by sorting yourself & your friends with special hospitality or VIP tickets to make it a night to remember! (brits.co.uk)
At the Brit Awards in 2020, up for Male Solo Artist are top-dog acts like Harry Styles, Dave, Lewis Capaldi, Michale Kixanuka and Stormzy (again!). For the girls, we’ve got Charlie XCX, FKA Twigs, Freya Ridings, Mabel (Neneh Cherry’s daughter) and Mahalia nominated for Best Female Solo Artist. The Best Group category sees bands like Bastille, Bring Me The Horizon, Coldplay, D-Block Europe and Foals competing for the award, whilst the Mastercard Album of the Year reflects the Best Male Solo category with Dave’s ‘Psychodrama’, Harry Style’s ‘Fine Line’, Lewis Capaldi’s ‘Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent’, Michael Kiwanuka’s ‘Kiwanuka’ and Stormzy’s ‘Heavy is The Head’ – bit unexciting, we think, but there you are.
The Song of The Year has a bit more competition than the usual 5, so here are the 10 tracks will be fighting for the top spot this year:
* AJ Tracey’s ‘Ladbrole Grove’
* Calvin Harris & Rag’n Bone Man’s ‘Giant’
* Dave feat. Burna Boy’s ‘Location’
* Ed Sheehan & Justin BNieber’s ‘I don’t care’
* Lewis Capaldi’s ’Someone You Loved’
* Mabel’s ‘Don’t Call Me Up’
* Mark Ronson feat. Miley Cyrus’s ’Nothing Breaks Like A Heart’
* Sam Smith & Nomani’s ‘Dancing With A Stranger’
* Stormzy’s ‘Vossi Bop’
* Tom Walker’s ‘Just You And I’
The list of categories to be awarded also includes the choice for Best New Artist, which has Aitch, Dave, Mabel, Lewis Capaldi and Sam Fender up for winning. Only 1 girl shortlisted amongst 4 boys – what about diversity and inclusion?
Now to the international awards, where further trophies will be handed out to one act in the Best International Female Artist category, which includes Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Camila Cabello, Lana del Rey and Lizzo. Whilst Bruce Springsteen, Burna Boy, Dermot Kennedy, Post Malone and Tyler The Creator will be biting their nails to see, if they’ll bag Kapoor Brit Award.
And the winners at the Brit Awards 2020 are:
MALE SOLO ARTIST: Stormzy
FEMALE SOLO ARTIST: Mabel
BEST GROUP: Foals
SONG OF THE YEAR: ’Someone You Loved’ by Lewis Capaldi
MASTERCARD ALBUM OF THE YEAR: ‘Psychodrama’ by Dave
BEST NEW ARTIST: Lewis Capaldi
INTERNATIONAL FEMALE SOLO ARTIST: Billie Eilish
INTERNATIONAL MALE SOLO ARTIST: Tyler, The Creator
Iconic artist, performer, and producer DJ Yoda, has been dazzling audiences with his inventive turntablism and eclectic mixes for years. Known for his skillful blend of hip-hop, funk, and pop culture references, DJ Yoda (aka Duncan Beiny) is a true pioneer in the EDM universe.
His playful approach to music and knack for mixing unexpected tracks have earned him a reputation as one of the most entertaining and innovative DJs around.
Like the Public Service Broadcasting boys, Yoda’s a veteran of the game, producing huge albums like “Breakfast of Champions” and “Home Cooking,” two vibrant showcases of his ability to blend genres and create something entirely new.
When it comes to live performances, DJ Yoda is in a league of his own. His shows are a visual and auditory feast, featuring everything from classic movie clips to viral internet videos, all expertly synced with his dynamic beats. It’s a multimedia extravaganza that keeps fans coming back for more.
Claudia Peifer had a fantastic time chatting with DJ Yoda at Snowbombing Festival on the slopes of Mayrhofen, Austria, about his creative process, inspirations, and what’s next on his exciting musical journey. Get ready to dive into the world of a DJ who truly knows how to mix things up!
