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Hermes Helfricht, Kapellmeister of Oper Bonn, is to be the next GMD of Theater Hagen, in the Ruhr. Helfricht, 32, succeeds Joseph Trafton, who’s from Kentucky.

Jobs for boys: Bonn baton is bumped up

Le Figaro reports that the Opéra national du Rhin in Strasbourg has chosen its next director. Chrysoline Dupont is presently production director at the Opera Comique in Paris. She will succeed Alain Perroux, who is off to run the Grand Théâtre de Genève.

Tip-off: Woman rising on the Rhine

A primary school music teacher in West Yorkshire has been banned from the profession after pupils claimed he touched them on the knee. The teacher, 63, refused to attend the disciplinary hearing, saying some of the children in the class had a vendetta against him. BBC report here.

Music teacher is banned for touching knees

New York Post

It was a royal gaffe. 

On Thursday, Queen Camilla had an awkward moment with French first lady Brigitte Macron. 

The royal, 76, was with Macron, 71, for an event commemorating D-Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. Their husbands, King Charles, 75, and President Emmanuel Macron, 46, were also present. 

The president’s wife reached out and attempted to hold Camilla’s hand for a sweet and solemn moment after the two women laid wreaths at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer. 





Prince William leads D-Day ceremony as he steps in for cancer-stricken King Charles



Unfortunately for Macron, Queen Camilla didn’t...

Queen Camilla awkwardly snubs France’s first lady Brigitte Macron’s attempt to hold her hand

The death has been announced in Warsaw of Szábolcs Esztényi, a Hungarian-born pianist and composer who influenced generations of students as piano improvisation teacher at the Fryderyk Chopin Secondary School of Music in Warsaw and the Academies of Music in Warsaw and Łódź. Which western...

Death of a noted improviser, 84

The violinist Edward Dusinberre, leader of the renowned Takacs Quartet, has some fascinating tips for Ariane Todes on playing tough stuff when the body says, take it easy. ED: You can’t be in a string quartet for more than three decades and not learn flexibility. When I joined, I had to make a strong statement and be on top of the sound. People were looking at me to see if I could sit in that chair. I’m not complacent because that’s never good, but I don’t worry in the same way now. I’m more interested in how I can emerge in the sound and then retreat, and how can my sound facilitate the sound of other people, or draw the attention of the ears away from me to someone else. Those weren’t much on my mind when I was 28.

String quartet veteran: Grow older, play smarter

Two women went on trial on Wednesday over false claims that France's first lady Brigitte Macron was transgender, which sparked online rumour-mongering by conspiracy theorists and the far right. The false claim also led to more serious accusations of child abuse brought against France's first lady.

France tries suspects over false Brigitte Macron transgender claim

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Etiquette and Miss Emily Post once frowned upon females who sat gap-legged in public. In Virginia, books in school libraries, teen magazines, and older females often suggested that young ladies cross their legs at the ankle while seated.

"Cross your legs at the ankle young lady" is not totally forgotten today

Davone Tines, a premier bass-baritone, channels a hero, Paul Robeson, at the Little Island Amphitheater in New York. Robeson had a rich, sonorous bass. Tines defines his own voice as a basso cantante, a bass with a high upper extension, like a falsetto, balanced by a very low booming register. We heard the high and low expression.

Review: Davone Tines channels Paul Robeson

San Francisco, CA

An audience member who held up a rude sign in Finnish during an Esa-Pekka Salonen concert ten days ago has been threatened with disciplinary acction by the orchestra management. Laura Leibowitz brandished the sign below. Loosely translated from the Finnish it means ‘F*ck the board’. Impractical and unpleasant...

San Fran Symphony threatens concertgoer

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Multiple reports are circulating of the sudden death of Franca Courtin in the Thai beach resort of Hua Hin, where she was teaching. No further details are presently available. The Romanian-born soprano Ana Maria Labin writes: ‘We all have that extraordinary person that crosses one’s path and has that impact that would change your life forever…As a musician, singer, woman and human being I wouldn’t have been who I am today without Franca Courtin. She was my very first singing teacher … Ever since she remained my mentor, spiritual animal and friend. I miss you so much!! Will see you later with the angels! Love to her family and friends…may you rest in peace.’

Thailand death of Swiss mezzo, 59

Newark, NJ

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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The global economic collapse is adversely affecting relationships. Some zodiac signs are struggling to pick partners who will stand by them when they are financially unstable. The zodiac greatly affects people’s character. However, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when choosing a lover. Select someone who is understanding and you are compatible. This might be time-consuming but it is worth it. Which reliable zodiac signs are ideal to start a long-term relationship with?

4 Zodiac Signs Who Always Stand Up For Their Partner

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This rumor, first shared before France's 2022 presidential election, has now spread in the United States.

Fact Check: France's First Lady Brigitte Macron Isn't Trans

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

The singer Bodo Wartke is doing Wunders for our Grossmuttersprache fluency. Do not try this with your teeth in.

Rhubarb up your Deutsch before the next Germany match

Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn Academy of Music has chosen veteran programmer Amy Cassello as its Artistic Director. BAM President Gina Duncan said: ‘Amy is a deep thinker who considers the needs of artists and arts workers at every turn. As a longstanding BAM programmer and creative producer, she intimately understands our role in the arts ecosystem. I could not have a better partner in leading BAM’s artistic programming at this pivotal moment.’

BAM picks artistic director

Vogue Magazine

Confidential addresses, celebrity hairdressers, sublime interiors… Where does Vogue France's beauty team go to care for their hair? Look no further for their favorite salons, where you can get a French girl trim (or chop) of your own. Nicolas Felice. “Nicolas has been my colorist for almost 15 years...

Where to Get A French Girl Trim (Or Chop!) in Paris

Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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500 French classical musicians call for anti-Le Pen front

Some leading personalities have added their signatures to a petition to stop the...

500 French classical musicians call for anti-Le Pen front

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