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Bard SummerScape 2020: A Timely Hero

March 10, 2020 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
The seven weeks of music, opera, theater, dance, film and the SummerScape Spiegeltent that comprise the 17 th edition of Bard’s SummerScape will center around Nadia Boulanger, the Parisian pedagogue, composer, conductor, pianist, organist, … » Read
 

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More Brexit Fallout: The End of Creative Europe Partnership

March 10, 2020 | Anthony Brown, Musical America
In a letter to the U.K.’s new Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden, more than 650 arts leaders have warned that ending the country’s relationship with Creative Europe will lead to “an impoverished future for British … » Read
 

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The Ripple Effect: Brett Dean's Case in Taiwan

March 10, 2020 | Rudolph Tang, Musical America
A total number of 148 people are under mandatory home quarantine for 14 days as a result of composer and violist Brett Dean's preparations for and performances with the Taiwan Philharmonic February 28 and March 1. An additional 272 have been … » Read
 

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Cleveland O Cancels Tour; Will San Francisco Be Next?

March 9, 2020 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
The Cleveland Orchestra has cancelled its tour of Europe and Abu Dhabi, scheduled for March 16 through April 5. Seven concerts were on the itinerary, one each in Linz’s Brucknerhaus, Vienna’s Musikverein, and the Philharmonie de … » Read
 

Reviews

Beethoven's Leonore, with Crucial Cuts in Fidelio Restored

March 9, 2020 | George Loomis, Musical America
Washington, D.C.-based Opera Lafayette’s highly welcome production of Beethoven’s Leonore , seen on March 4 at Hunter College’s Kaye Playhouse, gave Beethoven enthusiasts much food for thought. Even the title raised an issue. … » Read
 

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Update: Cancellations Increase Overseas

March 9, 2020 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Note: Information in this article regarding U.S. presenters, first posted four days ago, is no longer up-to-date. See top story, March 13. The Lyon Opera Festival, March 13-April 2, is banning Italian journalists from attending. It's not clear … » Read
 

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Cleveland O Announces Blossom Festival Programs

March 9, 2020 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
The 52 nd edition of the Blossom Music Festival will offer 19 concerts between the Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends, a mix of an array of genres including rock, film score, and Broadway. On the classical front, Edo de Waart, Herbert … » Read
 

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'This Land Is Your Land' Remains 'Protected from Evil Forces'

March 9, 2020 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
On Mar. 6 Judge P. Kevin Castel of Federal District Court in Manhattan issued a ruling blocking an attempt to enter the Woody Guthrie folk anthem “This Land is Your Land” in the public domain.  The same lawyers that had earlier … » Read
 

People in the News

Jazz Pianist McCoy Tyner Dies at 81

March 8, 2020 | Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — McCoy Tyner, the groundbreaking and influential jazz pianist and the last surviving member of the John Coltrane Quartet, has died. He was 81. Tyner’s family confirmed the death in a statement released on social media … » Read
 

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San Francisco Symphony Concerts Cancelled

March 7, 2020 | Nicholas Beard, Musical America
San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed has called for the closure of the War Memorial Performing Arts Center, including Davies Symphony Hall, home of the San Francisco Symphony and the SF Ballet. Effective March 7 all performances have been … » Read
 
 

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