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'Drive & Live': ENO Launches Live Opera at the Drive-in

April 27, 2020 | Anthony Brown, Musical America
For the first three weeks of September, the English National Opera (ENO) will present the world’s first drive-in opera experience. “Drive & Live” will stage live performances of shortened versions of La Bohème and The … » Read
 

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Interlochen Puts Its Summer Session Online

April 27, 2020 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
To contend with the coronavirus pandemic, Interlochen, the longest continuously running arts camp in the world, will operate its upcoming 93 rd season exclusively online. “After careful evaluation of the projected impact of the COVID-19 … » Read
 

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U.S. Orchestras Cancel Seasons, Save for Four Three

April 24, 2020 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Three American orchestras have not cancelled their seasons: The Dallas Symphony, citing May 24 as its final concert; the San Francisco Symphony, which, according to its website, is reopening on May 14 with Yuja Wang and Michael Tilson Thomas; and … » Read
 

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Disney Execs Making Millions as They Lay Off Workers

April 24, 2020 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
Abigail Disney is once again taking the company her grandfather Roy Disney co-founded to task for its generous financial treatment of senior executives amid the coronavirus pandemic. An Emmy award-winning film-maker, Disney has no role in the … » Read
 

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Dallas Symphony as Volunteer Community Workforce

April 24, 2020 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
During the pandemic the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is bringing a whole new meaning to community engagement. President and CEO Kim Noltemy and Co. are delivering groceries to families affiliated with the DSO’s Young Strings and Young … » Read
 

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The Ecce Ensemble Announces the Release of its Debut Album Angelus (New Focus Recordings)

April 24, 2020 | AMT PR | april@amtpublicrelations.com
Ecce Ensemble: Angelus     Composer:  John Aylward (b.1980) Label:  New Focus Recordings Release Date:  April 24, 2020 TRT:  43:09 Works:  Angelus  (2014-18) Performers:  Ecce Ensemble: Nina Guo … » Read
 

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Gap Funding for Italy's Arts Groups Deemed Unfair

April 24, 2020 | James Imam, Musical America
In March, the Italian government unveiled "Cura Italia," a €25bn relief package intended to bolster the national economy hit hard by the coronavirus lockdown. Of that, €130m was to be allocated to performing arts companies and cinemas, … » Read
 

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Newly composed fanfare to be played citywide during 7pm 'cheer' on 4/29

April 24, 2020 | Aleba Gartner
Citywide Musical Fanfare Planned for Wednesday, April 29 at 7pm Conceived by Frank London (of The Klezmatics) and Hajnal Pivnick and Dorian Wallace (of Tenth Intervention) For instructions and a downloadable score that does not … » Read
 

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This Week's Festival, Competition Updates

April 23, 2020 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
As states hit particularly hard by the Covid-19 virus extend their stay-at-home directives into May, festivals and competitions are doing their best to adapt. In California, the Festival Mozaic has been forced to postpone its 50th-anniversary … » Read
 

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Stephen Hough: Beethoven, Espresso, and Me

April 23, 2020 | Anthony Brown, Musical America
For Stephen Hough, the coronavirus is proving to be both a curse and a blessing. “Covid-19 is an evil messenger,” he writes in The Guardian , “bringing fear of contagion, leaving families in terrible distress . . . and … » Read
 
 

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