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Audra's Back--on CD and in Concert
NEW YORK — Five-time Tony Award singer/actress Audra McDonald’s has just issued a new, 12-song CD on Nonesuch titled Go Back Home , covering such classics as Sondheim's "The Glamorous Life," Rodgers and … »Read
Industry News
Met Opera Says It Has Disbanded Its Ballet Co.
The Metropolitan Opera Ballet is no more. In accordance with its most recent contract with the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), the Met has gradually reduced the size of the dance company from 16, as of fall 2011, to eight, all of … »Read
Reviews
The Maestro’s Triumphal Return
NEW YORK--The return of James Levine to the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra on Sunday was one of those thrilling, historic events where one performer upstages all the others and the repertory as well. After a two-year absence from all appearances, … »Read
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People in the News
Symphony Orch League Names Chair Elect
Trustees of the League of American Orchestras have selected Angelo M. Fatta as chair elect, with the idea that he will succeed the current chairman Lowell J. Noteboom in June of 2014. Noteboom has been in the post since 2006 and a member … »Read
Contests & Awards
Segal Awards to Young Pianist, Actress
This year’s Martin E. Segal Awards, the first not presided over by their namesake, who passed away last August, were presented at a luncheon Monday at Lincoln Center to pianist Alessio Bax and actress Shalita Grant. Each receives $7,500 … »Read
People in the News
Simon Halsey to Leave Rundfunkchor Berlin
Simon Halsey, who may be the world’s busiest choral conductor, has announced that he will not extend his contract as principal conductor of Rundfunkchor Berlin beyond its end in summer 2016. He has been in the job since 2001, and has … »Read
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