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Marlboro and Philly Mourn a Legend

September 9, 2024 | Nicholas Beard, Musical America
Anthony Checchia, who worked alongside Rudolf Serkin in the establishment of Marlboro Music, has died at the age of 94. He passed away on Saturday afternoon, September 7 leaving his wife, admired soprano Benita Valente, and their son Peter, a … » Read
 

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Keri-Lynn Wilson Lands Plum Ukrainian Job

September 9, 2024 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
KYIV—Kyiv Camerata has announced that Keri-Lynn Wilson will be its new music director, only the second person to hold the post in the orchestra’s almost 50-year history. Wilson will helm Ukraine’s leading chamber orchestra in … » Read
 

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Martin Pearlman Steps Down as Boston Baroque MD

September 9, 2024 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
Boston Baroque’s Board of Directors has announced that the 2024-25 season will be Martin Pearlman’s last as music director. Pearlman founded the ensemble as Banchetto Musicale in 1973. Once a successor has been appointed, he will take … » Read
 

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New Academic Brooms in Arizona, Tennessee, and Nevada

September 6, 2024 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
Arizona State University’s School of Music, Dance and Theatre has appointed renowned music producer Tuo Clark as faculty associate for its popular music program where he will teach music industry studies. Clark’s stella career took … » Read
 

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Kamala Harris, Hornist! Who knew?

September 5, 2024 | Clive Paget, Musical America
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has been revealing her musical tastes and upbringing on the campaign trail, and they are surprisingly eclectic. For instance, who knew that the U.S. vice president played French horn and percussion … » Read
 

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Seattle Symphony Appoints Xian Zhang as Music Director

September 5, 2024 | Clive Paget, Musical America
The Seattle Symphony has announced that Xian Zhang will be its next music director. The Chinese American conductor, currently music director of the New Jersey Symphony, will take up a five-year contract beginning in the 2025/2026 season. Zhang is … » Read
 

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David Stern is Extended and Promoted in Palm Beach

September 4, 2024 | Clive Paget, Musical America
Palm Beach Opera has announced the extension of David Stern’s contract through the 2026-2027 season with the new title of music director. Stern has been chief conductor at Palm Beach Opera since 2015. Stern made his PBO debut with … » Read
 

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Intermusica Bags Another Agent With 11 Stars in Tow

September 4, 2024 | Nicholas Beard, Musical America
Distinguished artist manager Camilla Weymeyer will join Intermusica as associate director, vocal & opera from September 23. The move comes just six weeks after the ambitious European music agency promoted Nathan Morrison from out of that … » Read
 

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Seattle Recruits a Magnificent Seven

September 3, 2024 | Nicholas Beard, Musical America
The Seattle Symphony has announced the names of seven new musicians who will joining the orchestra at the beginning of the 2024/2025 season. The new appointments are Cameron Daly (associate principal second violin), Katie Liu (associate principal … » Read
 

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Met Appoints New Deputy General Manager and Press Director

September 2, 2024 | Clive Paget, Musical America
The Metropolitan Opera has promoted Michael Heaston to the position of deputy general manager. A respected pianist and music director as well as an experienced administrator, he had previously held the position of assistant general manager and … » Read
 
 

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