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Dallas Opera Joins the Truckers

April 13, 2021 | Nicholas Beard, Musical America
Joining the  Dallas Symphony’s concert truck and the New York Philharmonic’s soon-to-be-revived Bandwagon , the Dallas Opera introduces OperaTruck, a converted 18-wheeler flatbed that will transport “family-friendly” … » Read
 

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French Horn as a Key to Gabby Giffords' Recovery

April 13, 2021 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
Ten years ago, Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords was among 19 people shot outside a supermarket in Tucson. Six died. Giffords survived, and was sent to the Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR) at Memorial Hermann Medical Center in … » Read
 

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MET Orchestra Musicians Head to Texas

April 12, 2021 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Texans and New Yorkers may seem strange bedfellows—especially politically—which makes the Dallas Symphony’s invitation to the Met Opera Orchestra musicians for a literal play date, full-pay and all expenses paid, that much more … » Read
 

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Free Guide to (Mostly) Free Streams, April 12-19

April 12, 2021 | Clive Paget, Musical America
We will be updating 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 … » Read
 

People in the News

Luisi to Be Chief Conductor of the NHK Symphony

April 12, 2021 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
Tokyo’s NHK Symphony Orchestra has announced Fabio Luisi as its new chief conductor, beginning his three-year contract in Sept. 2022. He has appeared frequently with the ensemble since his debut in 2001. He will succeed Paavo Järvi, in … » Read
 

Reviews

New ROH Brecht-Weill Double Bill Reflects on Gender Politics, 21st-century Style

April 12, 2021 | Clive Paget, Musical America
London’s Royal Opera House will finally reopen with socially distanced audiences on May 17. In the meantime, it continues its rewarding series of live streamed events with this April 9 double bill of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht’s … » Read
 

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One Year & a Steep Learning Curve Later, a Covid-Crushed Choir Returns

April 12, 2021 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
In March of 2020, the Skagit Valley Chorale in northwestern Washington State offered a foretaste of the impact of the pandemic that has thus far taken more than 561,000 American lives. Sixty-one of the group’s 120 members assembled on the … » Read
 

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LA Phil to Reopen the Hollywood Bowl in May

April 9, 2021 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
In another truly positive and hopefully not premature sign of the recovery from the pandemic’s shutdowns of the past year, the Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced the reopening of the Hollywood Bowl and the Ford—its two outdoor … » Read
 

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Software Snafu Botches Day 1 of Shuttered Stages Grants

April 9, 2021 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
Apparently, it is not as easy to give away money as it might seem. The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (aka "Save our Stages") program, the $16bn in relief funds for music clubs, theaters and other live event venues included in last … » Read
 

People in the News

Gergiev's Silence on Political Issues Speaks Volumes

April 9, 2021 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
At a moment when many artists, conductors, and other leaders in the classical music universe are taking strong stands on contemporary social and political issues—from #BlackLivesMatter to #MeToo to any number of global hot spots—one … » Read
 
 

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