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Greek Public TV Reinstated
Since hitting the internet over the weekend, a video of the Greek National Symphony Orchestra and Chorus farewell concert has gone viral among classical web watchers. Although this AP report makes no mention that the orchestra will be … »Read
People in the News
Britten-Pears Archive Opens in Aldeburgh
The Britten-Pears Archive officially opened on June 14, with Dame Janet Baker presiding. Built on the grounds of “The Red House” in Aldeburgh, where Britten lived with Peter Pears until he died in 1976, the new structure … »Read
People in the News
Maazel Blasts Regie
Several weeks before the opening of the Castleton Festival on his Virginia estate, Lorin Maazel has taken to social media to protest regie opera stagings. On his “Maestro Lorin Maazel” Facebook page (not to be confused with his Lorin … »Read
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‘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
Full Ring Cycle Underway at La Scala
Daniel Barenboim is conducting the first week-long presentation of Wagner 's Ring cycle at La Scala since 1938. The cycle, which opened last night with Das Rheingold, is part of the opera house's yearlong celebration of the bicentennial of the … »Read
Contests & Awards
Bamberg Competition Winner Not as Expected
BAMBERG, Germany—Up until the last minute, jury and journalists were in agreement at the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra-Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition last week. From among six talented semi-finalists, the three candidates participating … »Read
Industry News
BMI Sues Pandora over Licensing Fees
Broadcast Music Inc (BMI), a composers’ rights organization, is suing Pandora Media after the Internet radio company rejected a request to pay a higher license fee for playing songs across various devices, including mobile phones. In a … »Read
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