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Renée Fleming Quits as Advisor to KenCen

February 12, 2025 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Given the dismantling of Kennedy Center leadership and the influx of a new politically motivated power base, Renée Fleming has resigned as artistic advisor of the Center. In a statement on Facebook, she writes, "It has been a privilege to … » Read
 

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Deborah Rutter Is Out as KenCen Prez

February 12, 2025 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Deborah Rutter has been removed as the president of the Kennedy Center after a distinguished decade running one of the world's largest and most diverse arts centers. Last month she announced she would be stepping down but staying on through the … » Read
 

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Trump Is Now Chair of KenCen

February 12, 2025 | Social media sources
Having appointed a new board of trustees, Trump is pleased that its members voted him chairman. The Center also announced, officially, that Deborah Rutter's contract had been terminated and that Richard Grenell was interim Kennedy Center … » Read
 

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LA Opera 2025-26 Is Missing a Key Ingredient

February 12, 2025 | Ronald Blum, Associated Press
The Los Angeles Opera dropped a contemplated world premiere for the second straight season in a cost-cutting move, and Missy Mazzoli’s Lincoln in the Bardo will instead open at New York’s Metropolitan Opera. Adapted from George … » Read
 

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Bard Fest to Explore Martinu and His World

February 12, 2025 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
From June 27 through August 17, the Fisher Center at Bard will offer SummerScape 2025, a multi-disciplinary program of dance, opera, and music. And also back for its 18 th iteration is the Spiegeltent, a mirrored pavilion that provides a platform … » Read
 

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Sarasota O Gets $60M

February 12, 2025 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
A $60 million gift from an anonymous donor is adding momentum to plans for the Sarasota Orchestra’s new music center, the first concert hall purpose-built for acoustic music on Florida’s West Coast. An initial gift of $10 million was … » Read
 

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Wolftrap Brings Renée Fleming on Board

February 12, 2025 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has announced its 2025 classical season of three fully-staged opera productions as well as concerts by the National Symphony Orchestra. Adding luster is the news that soprano Renée Fleming … » Read
 

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Court Throws Out Daniels' Lawsuit vs. UMich

February 11, 2025 | Ed White, Associated Press
DETROIT (AP) — A judge dismissed a lawsuit Monday by an acclaimed  opera singer who sued the University of Michigan over his firing for what the school deemed sexual misconduct . David Daniels waited too long to sue the university, … » Read
 

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Seattle Opera's 2025-26 Season

February 11, 2025 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
The Seattle Opera’s 62 nd season, the first fully planned by new General and Artistic Director James Robinson [pictured], will include four mainstage productions—three company premieres and one chestnut. The season launches on Oct. 18 … » Read
 

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A Somewhat Collaborative Double Bill at RB&O

February 11, 2025 | Clive Paget, Musical America
LONDON—With the country’s premiere opera company officially changing its name to the Royal Ballet and Opera, a cross-artform collaboration seems apposite. This double bill, dubbed Phaedra + Minotaur and seen February 7 in their … » Read
 
 

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