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MIT Opens Its New Music Building

February 13, 2025 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will open its new Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building on February 15 with a concert by MIT composers in the Thomas Tull Concert Hall. Featured are premieres by  Keeril Makan, John Harbison, … » Read
 

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The KenCen Coup and What It Portends, Part I

February 13, 2025 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
Amid the blizzard of executive orders and public pronouncements flowing from Donald Trump since his inauguration are several that should concern anyone working in the arts and culture nonprofit world. During his first term, Trump evinced little … » Read
 

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Carnegie Hall in 2025-26: The Beacon Shines On

February 13, 2025 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
In an inspired move, Carnegie Hall will open its 2025-26 season with its own orchestra—namely, the NYO-USA All-Stars, all of them alumni of the program launched over ten years ago that has spawned thousands of budding young musicians. … » Read
 

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Bard Fest to Explore Martinu and His World

February 12, 2025 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
From June 27 through August 17, the Fisher Center at Bard will offer SummerScape 2025, a multi-disciplinary program of dance, opera, and music. And also back for its 18 th iteration is the Spiegeltent, a mirrored pavilion that provides a platform … » Read
 

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Sarasota O Gets $60M

February 12, 2025 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
A $60 million gift from an anonymous donor is adding momentum to plans for the Sarasota Orchestra’s new music center, the first concert hall purpose-built for acoustic music on Florida’s West Coast. An initial gift of $10 million was … » Read
 

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Wolftrap Brings Renée Fleming on Board

February 12, 2025 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has announced its 2025 classical season of three fully-staged opera productions as well as concerts by the National Symphony Orchestra. Adding luster is the news that soprano Renée Fleming … » Read
 

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LA Opera 2025-26 Is Missing a Key Ingredient

February 12, 2025 | Ronald Blum, Associated Press
The Los Angeles Opera dropped a contemplated world premiere for the second straight season in a cost-cutting move, and Missy Mazzoli’s Lincoln in the Bardo will instead open at New York’s Metropolitan Opera. Adapted from George … » Read
 

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Trump Is Now Chair of KenCen

February 12, 2025 | Social media sources
Having appointed a new board of trustees, Trump is pleased that its members voted him chairman. The Center also announced, officially, that Deborah Rutter's contract had been terminated and that Richard Grenell was interim Kennedy Center … » Read
 

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Seattle Opera's 2025-26 Season

February 11, 2025 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
The Seattle Opera’s 62 nd season, the first fully planned by new General and Artistic Director James Robinson [pictured], will include four mainstage productions—three company premieres and one chestnut. The season launches on Oct. 18 … » Read
 

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Cinci Symphony's First Season Under New Leader

February 11, 2025 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
In his first season as the new music director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO), Cristian Macelaru will be on the Music Hall podium for seven programs. His official debut, on Oct, 3 and 4, will feature Gershwin’s Concerto in F, … » Read
 
 

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