The Lord of the Rings Opera Gets Green Light from Tolkien Estate
By Michael Vincent on April 15, 2024
In an unprecedented move, the Tolkien Estate has given its nod to the first-ever opera based on "The Lord of the Rings".
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By Michael Vincent on April 15, 2024
In an unprecedented move, the Tolkien Estate has given its nod to the first-ever opera based on "The Lord of the Rings".
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Meet the fresh face wunderkind of classical music in Chicago: 28-year-old Finnish conductor Klaus Mäkelä.
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Once revered as the pinnacle of cultural sophistication, opera now sits in the crosshairs of Arts Council England (ACE), which is calling into question the relevance of a genre steeped in history.
(Continue reading)By Ludwig Van on March 18, 2024
San Francisco's cultural landscape is about to change as Esa-Pekka Salonen announces his departure from the San Francisco Symphony.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on March 11, 2024
Classical music recording juggernaut Naxos has announced that they have acquired the small independent label Chandos Records.
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on March 4, 2024
Once-coveted symbols of culture and affluence, China’s middle-class are abandoning their pianos due to financial pressures and a shift in cultural norms.
(Continue reading)By Anya Wassenberg on February 26, 2024
How can the music industry respond to climate change and sustainability?
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on February 19, 2024
In a shocking turn during "The Handmaid's Tale" final performance, the English National Opera issued layoff notices to artists mid-show, sparking widespread disapproval amid financial strains and organizational changes
(Continue reading)By Michael Vincent on February 12, 2024
UK’s Northern Ballet has decided to replace its live orchestra with recordings in upcoming tours.
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