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Suspended Players Sue the NY Phil. Again.
Trumpeter Matthew Muckey and oboe player Liang Wang have separately sued the New York Philharmonic in Federal District Court in Manhattan for removal without cause. They were recently suspended, after the victim of their alleged crime came … »
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New Artist of the Month: Conductor Ian Niederhoffer
The urgent need to connect with new and more diverse audiences has made today’s classical music presenters preoccupied with rethinking the concert experience. From the choice of repertoire to format, timing, and even ticket policies (is … »
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Recent Artist Management Signings: Arabella Arts
Now in its third year, Arabella Arts s has been on a steady growth curve under its founders, Managing Directors Stefana Atlas and Samantha Scully. Among its most recent signings is violinist Maxim Vengerov, for North American management. “I … »
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Conductors on the Move
Eva Ollikanen has announced her exit as chief conductor of the Iceland Symphony at the end of the 2025-26 season, concluding what will have been a six-year run. Her accomplishments are noteworthy, including establishing a conducting academy and … »
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PARMA Recordings Buys Albany Records
New Hampshire-based PARMA, a production, distribution, and marketing company, has acquired Albany Records, assuming responsibility for the 37-year-old label’s operations and catalog administration. Albany’s founders, Peter … »
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Bay Area Loses a Key Critical Voice
On April 30, when Joshua Kosman retires after 36 years with the San Francisco Chronicle , the classical music world in the U.S. will lose one of its best and longest-tenured critics. A member of a distressingly shrinking fellowship of informed … »
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Credo Music Taps David Chan as Festival Director
Credo Music, which marks its 25 th anniversary this summer, has named MET Orchestra concertmaster David Chan as director of its annual chamber music festival at Oberlin Conservatory, effective in 2025. A faith-based movement with chapters in … »
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A Different Kind of Spotlight for a Onetime Baseball Star
NEW YORK (AP) — Bernie Williams was in the center, just like the old days at Yankee Stadium. Only this time he was at Lincoln Center alongside conductor Gustavo Dudamel and making his New York Philharmonic debut. After spending 16 years … »
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New Artistic Directors in Australia, Germany
Orchestra Victoria has tapped Jessica Gethin to assume the orchestra’s lead artistic role. As artistic adviser, she will work with management on musician recruitment and performance, collaborate with key artistic personnel from Orchestra … »
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Anthony Roth Costanzo to Helm Opera Philadelphia
In what has accurately been described as an “inspired choice,” Opera Philadelphia has named Anthony Roth Costanzo as its next general director and president. Costanzo is a star countertenor, but he is also an entrepreneur, a witty and … »
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