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UK Gov't Calls for 'Reset' of Music Streaming

July 16, 2021 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
There are stirrings in the British parliament that may lead to a complete reset of music streaming regulations. “Streaming has helped save the music industry following two decades of digital piracy,” wrote Kevin Brennan, an MP on … » Read
 

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Cut Your Carbon Footprint: A Cellist's Warning

July 16, 2021 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
The restart of the classical music world will occasion a return to touring, and with it, hopefully, a renewed consideration of the industry’s carbon footprint. Just how much does music contribute to the global climate emergency? Air travel … » Read
 

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New Study Measures Reopenings Among Arts Groups

July 15, 2021 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
A new study of performing arts organizations by TRG Arts has found that 55 percent of those in the U.S. anticipate returning to live, in-person performances before October 2021. The study, “ Arts and Culture Comeback Planning: June 2021 … » Read
 

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Verbier Fest Orchestra Sent Back Home Due to Covid-19 Outbreak

July 15, 2021 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
Plans for Switzerland’s Verbier Festival opening on July 16 are undergoing a last-minute change. An outbreak of 16 cases of Covid-19 among the Verbier Festival Orchestra (VFO) has necessitated the ensemble’s replacement by the … » Read
 

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The Met Opera vs. Union Labor: A Summary of Where They Are Now

July 14, 2021 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
For the Metropolitan Opera, it’s two down, one to go. Two of the institution’s major unions—the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)—have reached … » Read
 

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Seriously? New Arts Conservatory to Launch in Connecticut

July 14, 2021 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
As the pandemic finally begins to recede, it hardly seems the most propitious moment to launch a new performing arts college. But Broadway performers Danny and Ricky Loftus George are moving ahead with plans to welcome the first class of 75 … » Read
 

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Management Shuffle for Two Key Pianists

July 14, 2021 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Pianist Yulianna Avdeeva , who launched her career when she won first prize in the 2010 Chopin Competition, has signed with Sheldon Artists for general management in North and South America and the U.K. Liu Kotow will represent her in Europe and … » Read
 

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The Open-air Practice Space with the Sweet Scent of Benzene

July 13, 2021 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
Parking garages became the “go-to place” for musicians seeking a safe space in which to practice during the pandemic. With studios or practice rooms overbooked and concert halls closed, the wide-open spaces of a parking deck offer … » Read
 

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Chicago Symphony's Fall Season, Sans Social Distancing

July 13, 2021 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has announced details of its Fall and Holiday 2021 programming at Symphony Center. In September Riccardo Muti returns for his 12 th season as music director, leading three weeks of concerts for his first time with … » Read
 

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MA's Free Guide to (Mostly) Free Streams, July 12-19

July 12, 2021 | Clive Paget, Musical America
We will be updating this list weekly. Please note that all times are given in U.S. Eastern Time (ET). To calculate in other time zones or counties, British Summer Time (BST) is currently five hours ahead of ET and Central European Time (CET) is … » Read
 
 

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