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Robert Spano Changes Management

October 10, 2018 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
After decades with Opus 3, conductor Robert Spano has expanded his relationship with Harrison Parrott to include North America as well as Asia and Europe. The move coincides with his departure from the Atlanta Symphony, where in January he … » Read
 

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A Few More Artist Signings

October 10, 2018 | Nicholas Beard, Musical America
Amjad Ali Khan [pictured], widely acknowledged as the sarod master of modern times, has signed with Opus 3. He was formerly on the roster of Rayfield Allied. Opus 3 reports that its new client is “the sixth generation in the ­legendary … » Read
 

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Mark Wigglesworth: Humility Is the Conductor's Best Tool

October 9, 2018 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
In a recent column for The Stage that displays an unusual, wholly laudable degree of humility, the Olivier-winning conductor Mark Wigglesworth argues that conductors and theater directors share a great deal of common ground. … » Read
 

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Slatkin Returns to the Podium, Revitalized and Refreshed

October 9, 2018 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
After a five-month absence, Leonard Slatkin returned to the podium in Detroit’s Fisher Music Center on Oct. 5 for the opening of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s (DSO) 2018-2019 season. Forced to cut short his final season as the … » Read
 

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Two More Women Come Forward with William Preucil Allegations

October 9, 2018 | Nicholas Beard, Musical America
Cleveland Orchestra concertmaster William Preucil is still under investigation for allegations of sexual misconduct , and he remains suspended. But two more women, both former students, have come forward, one from when she was a member of the New … » Read
 

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Monserrat Caballé Dies at 85

October 7, 2018 |
BARCELONA — Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballé renowned for her bel canto technique and her interpretations of the roles of Rossini, Bellini, and Donizetti, has died. She was 85. She died early Saturday at Hospital San Pau in … » Read
 

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Boston Symphony Rejects Discrimination Lawsuit

October 5, 2018 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
On July 2, Boston Symphony Orchestra principal flutist Elizabeth Rowe sued her employers , claiming discrimination on the basis of gender. July 1 marked the first day that the Massachusetts Equal Pay Law; Rowe’s suit was filed at 10 a.m. … » Read
 

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LA Phil Violinist Vijay Gupta on His MacArthur Win

October 5, 2018 | Associated Press
CHICAGO--The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation on Thursday named 25 people, including academics, activists, artists, scholars and scientists, who will receive $625,000 over five years to use as they please. The Chicago-based … » Read
 

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Oslo Phil Names Wunderkind Artistic Chief

October 4, 2018 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Klaus Mäkelä, 22-year-old principal guest conductor of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, is to be the new chief conductor and artistic advisor of Oslo Philharmonic. His three-year contract begins in August … » Read
 

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BBC Phil Names New Chief Conductor

October 4, 2018 | Nicholas Beard, Musical America
Israeli conductor Omer Meir Wellber, recent Musical America Rising Star, has just announced his third new appointment in the calendar year 2018. The latest is chief conductor of the BBC Philharmonic, effective in September 2019. The 36-year-old … » Read
 
 

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