Opera singer David Daniels and his husband plead guilty to sexual assault
Both were sentenced to eight years' probation and required to register as sex offenders.
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‘Hear Us’ Showcases 3 Young Musicians Who Defy Boundaries to Collaborate and Perform
Clarissa Bevilacqua, a 15-year-old violinist living in Italy, describes the double-edged sword of being dubbed a “prodigy.” She is one of the three young classical musicians who come together to perform as a trio in Hear Us, an hourlong program that first airs on WTTW this Monday, November 5.
Wilkommen, Bienvenue, and Welcome: Explore the First Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion
"This idea of the one-man or one-woman show is very American. For the French, it is all about l’équipe, the team."
Opera singer David Daniels denies sexual assault allegation
DETROIT (AP) — An opera singer and University of Michigan professor is denying sexual assault allegations levied against him in a federal lawsuit. David Daniels released a statement Wednesday saying the accusations “are both false and malicious,” and that he and the “individual mentioned” in the complaint never had a physical relationship. A student recently filed the lawsuit, alleging Daniels ...
Cello star Yo-Yo Ma to perform at WWI Armistice ceremonies
Cello maestro Yo-Yo Ma will perform at the foot of the Arc de Triomphe as part of the ceremonies marking the centenary of the end of the World War I next month in Paris.
Conductor Leslie Dunner: “You need to be a well-rounded human being”
"We want people who want to move in a new direction. And we want our students to have a well-rounded background in arts or science. If they want to go on in dance or in film or in literature, they can."
“Weird Al” Yankovic Plans Symphony Tour
(AP) — “Weird Al” Yankovic will add a classical element to his concerts next summer. Yankovic has announced he will perform with full symphony orchestras on his “Strings Attached” tour. He writes on Instagram he will bring back all the costumes, props and big video screen for his “most full-blown, over-the-top extravaganza ever.” Unlike this year’s “Ridiculously Ill-Advised Vanity Tour,” ...
You Heard Violinist Ryan Meehan 10 Years Ago on ‘Introductions.’ Now, He’s in an Elite Chamber Ensemble.
“I love being able to share music with your close friends... As I started playing in more competitions and festivals, I would think, ‘Who would be my dream team for a quartet?’”
Video | WFMT Goes Live With Seong-Jin Cho, Rising Star of the Piano
Though perhaps best-known as a master of the music of Chopin, Seong-Jin Cho showcased his dazzling versatility, rivetingly sharing music by Mozart and Mussorgsky.
Playlist: 10 Czech Composers You Should Know (Who Aren’t Dvořák)
When it comes to Czech composers, most are familiar only with Antonín Dvořák. Here are ten more Czech composers that we think you should know!
Auschwitz museum gets Nazi death camp conductor’s baton
The Auschwitz museum has obtained a new relic from the death camp that Nazi Germany operated during World War II: the baton of the inmate orchestra's conductor.
