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Updated Nov 14, 2019
A Stunning, Spiritual Experience in Alice Tully Hall
Once one of the bad boys of British music, James MacMillan—now Sir James MacMillan—still regularly manages to raise an eyebrow or two. His outspoken views on politics (he’s a … »Read
Miami Oboist Dies in Tragic Fall
A tragic fall down a flight of stairs has claimed the life of oboist Janice Thomson, 62; the incident occurred Sunday night in a University of Miami concert hall, just prior to a performance by … »Read
Marin Alsop Bemoans Missed Opportunities in Baltimore
During Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) lockout last summer, Marin Alsop, the ensemble’s music director, was notably silent. At a meeting on Nov. 12 in Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, she broke … »Read
Coming Attractions: Ojai 2020
Ojai Music Festival 2020’s Music Director Matthias Pintscher [pictured] has announced his programming for the June 11-14 event, together with the Festival’s Artistic-director-in-brief, … »Read
Where's Chattanooga Symphony's Concertmaster?
A fraught relationship with violinist Holly Mulcahy has left the Chattanooga Symphony (CSO) without its concertmaster since its season opened in early October. In August Mulcahy sued the … »Read
Previewing Prototype 2020, Opera's Cutting Edge
This year’s Prototype Festival, which runs January 9-19 at a number of different NYC venues, boasts six works, some of them premieres, all of them new, by no less than 23 composers and … »Read
Noseda's LSO Connection Helps the National Symphony Launch Its Own Label
For its first recording under Music Director Gianandrea Noseda, the National Symphony Orchestra will go into business with the London Symphony’s LSO Live label, pairing the Suite from … »Read
UK Study: Artist Managers Are Underpaid and Overworked
A report from the Music Managers Forum (MMF) suggests that the expanding role of music managers and an outmoded compensation model are threatening the profession’s continued viability. Roles … »Read
Montreal and András Schiff: Not a Good Fit
Chances are good that András Schiff [pictured] will not be reappearing with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) any time soon. The pianist’s recent performances were to … »Read
Salzburg Festival Announces 2020
The Salzburg Festival has announced its 2020 season, and among the highlights are what Artistic Director Markus Hinterhäuser characterizes as a “very courageous” Don Giovanni … »Read
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Michele Gamba, conductor
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Salome Jicia, soprano
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Gabriella Smith, composer
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Emmet Cohen, pianist
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Siena Licht Miller, mezzo-soprano
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Patrick Guetti, bass
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Evan Kahn, cellist
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Michael Vincent Waller, composer
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Lidiya Yankovskaya, conductor
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Davóne Tines, bass-baritone
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