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KenCen Cancels Fall 2020, Includes NSO, WNO

In accordance with Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser’s guidelines for re-opening, the Kennedy Center has cancelled all events through the end of 2020. This impacts the National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Opera schedules … »
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Canadian Opera Co Cancels Fall 2020

All of the Canadian Opera Company’s (COC) in-person performances, programming, and events through the remainder of 2020 have fallen victim to the coronavirus pandemic. “This was the only viable course of action to ensure the continued … »
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A Few New Artist Signings

Kirshbaum Associates has announced two new signings: violinist Midori -- artist, humanitarian, and educator--and Nordic folk trio Dreamers’ Circus . Now 35 years removed from her debut at age 11 with the New York Philharmonic, Midori has … »
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Toward a New Home for 'Concentrationary Music'

For over three decades Francesco Lotoro, an Italian composer and pianist, and his wife, Grazia, have been collecting symphonies, operas, scores, and songs that were composed and performed by inmates in Nazi concentration camps. More than 8,000 … »
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Indie Symphony Musicians Say They Are Being Ignored

The musicians of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra have issued their own press release stating that, as funds from the Payroll Protection Plan from the CARES act have run out, the orchestra has put them (and undoubtedly much of the staff) … »
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MA's Free Guide to Free Streams, 6/22-6/29

We update this list weekly. Please note that all times are given in U.S. Eastern Time (ET). To calculate in other time zones or counties, British Summer Time (BST) is currently five hours ahead of ET and Central European Time (CET) is currently … »
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A Programmer's Guide to Socially Distanced Repertoire

Ever since the Berlin Philharmonic live-streamed its socially distanced chamber orchestra program in early May, other ensembles have been combing through the repertoire to find a safe, socially distant path out of lockdown. With the notable … »
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Dallas Symphony's On Stage in the U.S.; Who Is Overseas?

As U.S. performance groups do their utmost to maintain a connection with their audiences by streaming from their archives, their homes, front lawns, hall closets, and every other conceivable space, the Dallas Symphony has actually returned to the … »
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''Now What?'' Gelb, Gillinson, Borda, Timms Weigh In

The most common refrain among leaders of New York City’s performing arts organizations is the question, “What comes next?” The most common response: “No one really knows.” New York Philharmonic President Deborah … »
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Cliburn Competition Ups the Ante--
A Lot

On June 17, the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition announced a series of changes that will take effect for the 16 th competition, scheduled from May 27 to June 12, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. Among the most significant are a 94 percent … »
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