Renée Fleming Cuts Ties With Kennedy Center Following Trump Takeover
By Sara Schabas on February 18, 2025

The star soprano Renée Fleming announced her resignation from her post as Artistic Advisor at Large for the Kennedy Center.
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By Sara Schabas on February 18, 2025
The star soprano Renée Fleming announced her resignation from her post as Artistic Advisor at Large for the Kennedy Center.
(Continue reading)By Sara Schabas on February 18, 2025
The Swiss company Cybel’Art has developed a VR app allowing audiences to experience performing alongside the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. The app was launched at Art Genève in late January.
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Ready or not, America's premier performing arts venue is getting a Trump makeover.
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On Thursday, Daniel Barenboim announced he has been suffering from Parkinson’s Disease. The news release follows Barenboim’s previous disclosure that he was experiencing a serious neurological condition.
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The prestigious Boston music school sold a Stradivarius violin for $11.25 million USD this week, raising funds for the school’s students.
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The 67th Grammy Awards brought its usual spectacle to the Crypto.com Arena last night, and while pop stars grabbed headlines, classical music had its own moment to shine.
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The recently re-discovered opera “Morgiane” by Edmond Dédé will debut in New York City next month. Dédé’s work may be the oldest opera written by a Black American.
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The Orchestra Of St. Luke’s recently finished a series of performances at Carnegie Hall.
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The classical music world faces a pivotal moment as Donald Trump's return to the White House signals potential shifts in America's cultural landscape.
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The British Broadcasting Corporation has launched ‘25 for 25: Sounds of the Century', which includes 25 commissions for BBC ensembles and New Generation artists.
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