George Petrou, the conductor, was born in Greece and initially had a successful career as a concert pianist before turning to conducting.
Composition History
Simon Mayr's opera, Ginevra di Scozia, a 'dramma eroico per musica in zwei Akten', premiered on April 21, 1801, at the Teatro Nuovo in Triest.
Performer Biography
The Munich Radio Orchestra, founded in 1952, is known for its versatility, performing a wide range of music from operatic performances and sacred music to children's concerts and film scores.
Performer Biography
The Munich Radio Orchestra actively promotes young artists through its participation in the ARD International Music Competition and the 'Vocal Genial' International Singing Competition.
Cultural Impact
Gaetano Donizetti, a famous Italian opera composer, once wrote to Simon Mayr, the composer of this opera, stating his desire to create a 'Medea' and then be happy to die, highlighting Mayr's influence.
Performer Biography
George Petrou is the artistic director of the Armonia Atenea orchestra, with which he tours and records extensively, performing on both historical and modern instruments.
Performer Biography
Conductor George Petrou has received numerous awards for his recordings, including the ECHO KLASSIK for opera recording of the year in 2008 for Tamerlano and 'Recording of the Year' at the International Opera Awards for Alessandro.
