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Australian Opera Company Cancels Carmen Over Fears it Promotes Smoking
Wednesday, October 08, 2014
The West Australia Opera has said it will not program Carmen in the next two years, over fears that it would threaten $200,000 in sponsorship with a government health agency.
Q&A: Lisa Batiashvili on New York Residency, Russia
Wednesday, October 08, 2014
When the violinist Lisa Batiashvili performs with the New York Philharmonic this year, there's much to watch for but one aspect of her career that won't be featured.
Soprano Amanda Majeski Manages Demanding Debut with Humor, Props
Saturday, October 04, 2014
Like many young sopranos, Amanda Majeski has been making her mark in the operas of Mozart. But unlike many, she's done so with a particular flair for the dramatic.
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Names Daniele Gatti as Chief Conductor
Friday, October 03, 2014
The Italian conductor Daniele Gatti will become the next chief conductor of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam.
Carnegie Hall to Offer Series of Video Webcasts
Thursday, October 02, 2014
Carnegie Hall said Thursday that it will make its first significant foray into live video streaming of concerts, through a collaboration with the website Medici.tv.
Is It Time to Stop Calling Classical Music 'Relaxing?'
Wednesday, October 01, 2014
Classical music's soothing qualities are well known. But some argue that focusing on this feeds a misperception that the artform is benign and boring.
New Video: Hong Kong Protesters Carry Violins, Cellos
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
As the standoff between China and pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong continues, some protesters have been rallying to "Do You Hear the People Sing?" from Les Miserables.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra President Quits
Monday, September 29, 2014
Atlanta Symphony CEO Stanley Romanstein has resigned, saying that his leadership would be an "impediment" to reaching a new labor agreement with the orchestra's musicians.
The Andris Nelsons Era at the Boston Symphony Begins
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Reviews of Andris Nelsons’s debut concert as music director of the Boston Symphony are trickling in; all are in agreement that, musically, the evening was largely a success.
Smog Serenade: Opera in 18 Cars Planned Through Downtown L.A.
Friday, September 26, 2014
A Southern California director is planning an opera that will take place inside 18 cars as they simultaneously cruise the streets and highways of Los Angeles.
Study Shows Bells Harmful to Cows. What Would Mahler Say?
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Researchers in Zurich said on Thursday that the iconic cowbells worn by the country's bovines could be damaging the animals' hearing and feeding habits.
Atlanta Symphony Fans Brace for Chilly Times in 'Hotlanta'
Thursday, September 25, 2014
As the lockout of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra musicians enters its third week, the two sides appear to be digging in for a long fight.
Early Music Pioneer Christopher Hogwood Dies at 73
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Christopher Hogwood, the English musicologist, conductor and pioneer of the early-music movement, whose interpretations once divided critics and audiences, died on Wednesday.
Photos: Metropolitan Opera Season Opens with Protests and Gowns
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Demonstrators marked the start of the Metropolitan Opera's season on Monday evening by protesting the planned production of The Death of Klinghoffer.
Five New Restaurants for a Pre-Concert Dinner in NYC
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
If your goal is to avoid the sounds of a rumbling stomach during Strauss, these five new options are worth watching.
Riccardo Muti Quits as Rome Opera Conductor
Sunday, September 21, 2014
The conductor Riccardo Muti has abrupty resigned as the chief conductor of the Rome Opera, citing ongoing management and labor turmoil at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma
Replay: Why People Listen to the Same Music Over and Over
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Nostalgia, force of habit and sometimes sheer laziness play a significant role in the kinds of music, movies and books that we consume on a regular basis.
Tibor Rudas, Impresario Who Brought Opera to Casinos, Dies at 94
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Tibor Rudas, the concert promoter who booked Luciano Pavarotti in venues from Madison Square Garden to a circus tent in Atlantic City, died on September 8.
Injured Hilary Hahn Cancels Additional Concerts
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Hilary Hahn, usually a mainstay of opening-night orchestra galas, has cancelled performances through September. "I am extremely sad that I am unable to give concerts," she said.
Park Hyatt NY Hotel Pool Plays Underwater Classical Music
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Swimmers who prefer Brahms with their backstroke may have a new place to take a dip in Midtown Manhattan: the 25th-floor pool of the new Park Hyatt New York.
