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Springfield Musicians Win NLRB Case Against Symphony

On Jan. 4 the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) handed a victory to the striking musicians of the Springfield (MA) Symphony Orchestra. In a ruling that found that the SSO had breached its agreement with the musicians by refusing to issue … »
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UMG Cited for Exceeding Legal Support of Hard Core Rep. Senator

Aficionados of irony may delight at the conundrum Taylor Swift faces when contemplating that Universal Music Group, her record label, and two of her closest collaborators at the label—head of publishing Jody Gerson and Troy … »
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Should White Churches Pay "Royalities" to Use Negro Spirituals?

Does a white church choir’s performance of a Negro spiritual constitute cultural appropriation? That question led the parishioners of United Parish in Brookline, MA, and the congregation’s Minister of Music Susan DeSelms to arrive at … »
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Progress Report: Sheldon Artists, LLC

Among those rising from the ashes of the late Columbia Artists agency, Doug Sheldon, its onetime chair, has continued to expand his Sheldon Artists roster since its launch in late 2020. He also has two new staff members, including Suzanne Neely … »
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New Kapellmeister in Berlin, New Conductor in LA

In addition to naming James Gaffigan as its new general music director, Komische Oper Berlin has announced a new First Kapellmeister as of 2022-23, one season ahead of Gaffigan. She is German conductor Erina Yashima , current assistant conductor … »
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Chicago Lyric Postpones Proving Up

With cast and creatives scheduled to start arriving this week in Chicago, and the ongoing travel and health issues due to Covid-19, the Chicago Lyric Opera has announced the postponement of Missy Mazzoli’s Proving Up , scheduled for January … »
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John Gilhooly on Classical Music's Impact on the Recovery

Writing in The Guardian , John Gilhooly, director of Wigmore Hall and chair of the Royal Philharmonic Society and recent recipient of CBE among the Queen's Honors, reminds readers of the critical role music can, and should play, in the … »
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Kosman Revels in San Francisco's Fall 2021 Season

Joshua Kosman, music critic for the San Francisco Chronicle , makes no excuses for failing to limit his year-end list of musical highlights. “To have gone without live music for as long as we did through the months of lockdown was a … »
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Prototype Festival Cancelled, Plus Other Casualties and Stalwarts

Enough, already! Across the U.S., performances, industry conferences, and numerous other indoor events are being disrupted by Covid. In western Europe, it’s pretty much the same, although cancellations and last-minute cast changes are … »
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Komische Oper Names Next Music Director

American conductor James Gaffigan becomes general music director of the Komische Oper Berlin as of 2023/24, succeeding Ainars Rubikis, in the position since 2018/19. His appointment was announced this morning in Berlin by Klaus Lederer, … »
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