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La Scala Shrinks Its Season
MILAN--La Scala has reduced the number of operas it will stage during the 2013-14 season due to Italy's economic crisis, Intendant Stéphane Lissner said Thursday. The program comprises 10 operas instead of the usual 13, and … »Read
Contests & Awards
Awards Won, Deadlines Pending
This year’s Avery Fisher Career Grants have been awarded to two pianists, two violinists, and a string quartet. The young artists include the eight-year-old Escher String Quartet, Bulgarian-born violinist Bella Hristova, Israeli … »Read
People in the News
Derek Bermel to American Composers Orch
Composer/clarinetist Derek Bermel is to be the new artistic director of the American Composer’s Orchestra, starting next fall for a three-year term. He will be working with music director and conductor George Manahan but have … »Read
WHO'S BLOGGING
WHO ELSE IS BLOGGING
‘Why I Left Muncie’ by Sedgwick Clark
‘Rough and Regie by James Jorden
‘An American in Paris by Frank Cadenhead
‘Berlin Times’ by Rebecca Schmid
‘Munich Times by Andrew Powell
‘The Torn Tutu’ by Rachel Straus
‘A Rich Possession’ by James Conlon
‘Tanglewood Vlog by Eugenia Zukerman
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Industry News
Detroit Institute of Arts in Danger?
DETROIT (Reuters) - As part of his efforts to solve Detroit 's financial crisis, the city 's emergency manager Kevyn Orr has asked for an appraisal of the collection at the Detroit Institute of Arts , sparking fears in artistic and … »Read
People in the News
Harold Shapero Dies
Harold Shapero, neo-classical American composer, died on May 17 at a nursing home in Cambridge, Mass. He was 93. Born in Lynn, Mass., Mr. Shapero became an accomplished pianist, playing in professional dance bands as a … »Read
People in the News
'Black Sheep' of the Wagner Clan Speaks Out
As the musical world lavishly celebrates Richard Wagner's bicentenary, the composer's great-grandson insists he is no spoilsport by denouncing the German master as a narcissist, woman-hater, and an anti-Semite. "I'm not out to … »Read
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