Archive for October 4th, 2012

Dudamel’s Mahler 8th for All Time

Thursday, October 4th, 2012

by Sedgwick Clark Gustavo Dudamel’s recording of Mahler’s Eighth Symphony will restore your faith in life. Quite simply, it is the most thrilling newly recorded release I’ve heard in decades. This Mahler Eighth must be seen to be believed. With a mind-boggling choral phalanx of 1,200 on risers, the combined orchestras of the Los Angeles [...]

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Who Should Write Program Notes?

Thursday, October 4th, 2012

By: Edna Landau To ask a question, please write Ask Edna. Congratulations to Mollie Alred of Sciolino Artist Management who won a $25 gift card for submitting the following question Dear Edna: As a manager of classical musicians, I have the opportunity to work with many different presenters. No matter the type of presenter, size of [...]

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