He is one of the leading figures in the world of Classical Music hes conducted all the major orchestras and performed at some of the worlds most prestigious concert venues maestro Daniel Barenboim was born in argentina his 1st performance came at the age of 7 back in 1952 years later his family moved to salzburg and then to israel where he became passionate about politics and the palestinian israeli conflict. Barenboim has since had an Outstanding International career and is recognized for his humanitarian work in 1999 he created the west eastern divan old history with Young Musicians from across the middle east to promote dialogue and peaceful coexistence. But barenboim has also faced controversy some of the musicians who played under his baton accuse him of being a bully in order to trash. Im james basic carney the hole in new york of course like almost every other music venue around the world its been closed for almost 3 months this week we connect with maestro barenboim in. As isra
Trying to make their way to europe. And how they came in 1906 celebrated plans in greece to offer tourists a grand turk one step at a time. So that it is supposed to be the city that never sleeps and after 3 months a coronavirus in force lockdown new york is coming to life again offices restaurants hair salons theyre all reopening in americas biggest city which has been worst affected by the pandemic but it does remain a troubling picture elsewhere in the United States the daily number of cases is at its highest level in almost 2 months across the world there were 183000 new infections reported on sunday and that is the worst day yet as a total knee is 9000001 in brazil the number of deaths past 50000 and despite a resurgence of cases in china beijing has now seen a drop in numbers lets start our coverage in new york where chris is who he is standing by and kristen says its a welcome reprieve after 12 months of lockdown. Yeah absolutely new york has been taking a phased approach to reo
With planting planned over the next 25 years. The bbcs china editor Carrie Gracie is stepping down from the role, citing pay gap differentials with male colleagues. The final preparations are made for the Golden Globes, the first major ceremony since hollywood was hit by Sexual Harassment scandals. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. Theresa may has been setting out her plans for the year ahead, and shes confirmed therell be a Cabinet Reshuffle. Its expected tomorrow in whats seen as an attempt to reassert her authority. In a bbc interview, she defended the governments record on the nhs, saying problems in the Health Service werent simply due to a lack of funding. Labour has called the planned reshuffle little more than a desperate pr exercise. Heres our political correspondent, eleanor garnier. A new year, perhaps a fresh start after a torrid 2017, in which theresa may lost her majority in the general election, faced a rebellion from some of her own mps, was forced to deal with cabi
Sport, and young england side hold their own against world champions germany. Goalkeeperjordan bickford is outstanding on his international debut, as he keeps a clean sheet. A lucky escape at nearly 90 miles an hourfor lucky escape at nearly 90 miles an hour for the british bobsleigh lucky escape at nearly 90 miles an hourfor the British Bobsleigh Team as the crash out of the world cup eventin as the crash out of the world cup event in the us. And susan powell has the weather. Brighter conditions spreading from the north, but each really feel. A british woman accused of drug smuggling in egypts is due to appear in court this morning. Laura plummer, whos 33 and from hull, was arrested in cairo last month with nearly 300 tramadol tablets in her suitcase. She says the tablets were for her egyptian boyfriend, who has a bad back, and claims she had no idea they are banned in the country. But local police say that ignorance of the law is no excuse, as 0rla guerin reports. It looks like parad
A british woman held in egypt on drug smuggling charges is due to appear in court. Laura plummer is accused of importing illegal painkillers shell hear this morning if the authorites want to pursue the case, which could result in the Death Penalty. Good morning, its saturday 11th november. Millions of people prepare to fall silent on Armistice Day. Events will be held across the uk to mark the 99th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Almost 40 of Battery Powered smoke alarms fail to go off in home fires according to new figures. A lynx which escaped from a zoo near aberystwyth has been killed by the authorities. They say they acted for the safety of the public. In sport, a young england side hold their own against world champions germany. Goalkeeperjordan pickford is outstanding on his international debut, as he keeps a clean sheet. A lucky escape at nearly 90 miles an hour for the British Bobsleigh Team as they crash out of the world cup event in the us. And susan powell ha