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BBC-TV Music Commissioning Chief Resigns

May 6, 2021 | Anthony Brown, Musical America
Jan Younghusband, head of commissioning for music TV at the BBC for 12 years, will exit her position later this year. In announcing her decision, she credited her desire to find “a new challenge in my creative life in film-making and … » Read
 

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Broadway to Open at 100% in September; Tix on Sale May 6

May 5, 2021 | Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Many Broadway productions are scrambling to resume ticket sales in the coming days to welcome theater-goers this fall after city and state leaders have green-lit a reopening of the Great White Way at full capacity by … » Read
 

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Chicago Symphony Is Back

May 5, 2021 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
In late May, for the first time in 14 months, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will perform before a live audience in Orchestra Hall. “We are truly delighted to welcome audiences back to Symphony Center…. to begin safely sharing … » Read
 

People in the News

Conductor Appointments from Italy to Finland to Indiana

May 5, 2021 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Mexican-American conductor Robert Trevino is to be principal guest conductor of the RAI National Symphony Orchestra. Also known as “RAI Torino,” the group was formed in 1994 out of the combined RAI orchestras of Turin, Rome, … » Read
 

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Chamber Music and Its Audience Return to Alice Tully Hall

May 5, 2021 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
October 19 marks the opening of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's 2021-22 season, with Alice Tully Hall welcoming audiences back after 18 months of shuttered silence. The 52-year-old CMS will make up for losses during to the pandemic, … » Read
 

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Orchestra Execs Moving Up

May 5, 2021 | Nicholas Beard, Musical America
The Philadelphia Orchestra has promoted its manager of global affairs Danielle Allen [pictured] to director of education and community. As the orchestra’s “external ambassador” she will oversee the organization's pursuit of … » Read
 

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HBCU Students, Alumni, Eligible for New LA Opera Program

May 5, 2021 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
Tenor Russell Thomas, recently named artist-in-residence at the LA Opera (LAO), is already making his mark. The company has just announced details of a new initiative he designed to nurture, support, and elevate the careers of talented singers … » Read
 

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Philharmonia Baroque Names Its First 'Creative Partner'

May 4, 2021 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Bass-baritone Davóne Tines is everywhere these days. Apart from receiving uniformly positive performance reviews and being a much sought-after specialist in new music, he is a highly visible activist for the Black Lives Matter movement. A … » Read
 

Reviews

Will Frank Castorf's Screen-centric Faust Work as Live Opera?

May 4, 2021 | Clive Paget, Musical America
The Vienna State Opera plans to open to live, if limited audiences on May 19. In the meantime, its COVID-era policy of presenting premieres to an empty auditorium continues with this April 29 streaming of Frank Castorf’s intriguing, … » Read
 

Contests & Awards

Rubinstein Announces Winner; BBC Chooses Young Musician 2020

May 4, 2021 | Anthony Brown, Musical America
In Tel Aviv on May 3, the 16th Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition, held triennially, selected Juan Perez Floristan from Spain [pictured] as its 2021 first-prize winner from among six finalists. Second place went to Shiori … » Read
 
 

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