When It’s Time to Rename Your Orchestra
By Michael Vincent on September 9, 2024
According to an article from the League of American Orchestras, orchestras across the U.S. are getting a facelift — starting with their names.
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By Michael Vincent on September 9, 2024
According to an article from the League of American Orchestras, orchestras across the U.S. are getting a facelift — starting with their names.
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The virtuoso violinist Ester Abrami was refused boarding on her Ryanair flight because of her violin. The TikTok star took to social media to complain.
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Xian Zhang has been appointed head of the Seattle Symphony. Her appointment breaks long-standing barriers in the industry and in Seattle.
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Opera Australia has seen a dramatic exit from its artistic director, Jo Davies, just nine months into the role.
(Continue reading)By Sara Schabas on September 3, 2024
As the 104th Salzburg Festival drew to a close this past weekend, its administration reported that 98.2% of the season’s seats had sold out.
(Continue reading)By Sara Schabas on September 3, 2024
Last week, Opera Philadelphia announced its new Pick Your Price ticket program. The program aims to bring opera to a wider range of audience members.
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The “Point of Ukraine” organization called to boycott the Putin-associated soprano Anna Netrebko’s concert in Linz, Austria on August 23rd.
(Continue reading)By Sara Schabas on August 26, 2024
Tobias Theorell has been appointed head of the Royal Swedish Opera.
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A new report by climate data analytics firm Climate X has delivered unsettling news: several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Sydney Opera House, are under severe threat from climate change.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on August 19, 2024
Youth orchestras like the Toronto Youth Symphony Orchestra and the National Youth Orchestra of Canada are more than just stepping stones to a career in music —they’re also powerful catalysts for personal growth.
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