New Releases Feb 17: Exciting Chamber Works
Contemporary composers explore textures that can only be achieved with small ensembles.
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Sing Different: Why the Life of Apple’s Steve Jobs Makes for Great Opera
Steve Jobs gets the operatic treatment with Mason Bates' Grammy-winning The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs. We spoke with the composer, librettist Mark Campbell, as well as baritone Edward Parks, who created the role of Jobs.
Met Opera season had no COVID cancellations but sales down
The Metropolitan Opera sold 56% of ticket dollar capacity this season as it returned from a 1 1/2-year absence.
Klaus Mäkelä To Head Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw Orchestra
Klaus Mäkelä, a 26-year-old Finnish conductor, will become chief conductor of the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam for the 2027-28 season as part of a 10-year commitment.
NY Philharmonic restores salaries to pre-pandemic levels
The orchestra canceled its 2020-21 season due to the pandemic and split this season largely between Alice Tully Hall and Rose Theater.
Tony Moments: A Night For Broadway to Reclaim Its Groove
Broadway has its groove back, said Tonys host Ariana DeBose at an exuberant ceremony seeking to illustrate just that sentiment.
‘Shine the light’: Ariana DeBose talks hosting Tony Awards
The Oscar-winning and Tony-nominated actress says this year’s telecast will spread its arms wider to celebrate Broadway's stars and unsung heroes.
Grammys add new categories, including songwriter of the year
The Recording Academy has created a social change song award and five new categories, including songwriter of the year.
Rush Hour Concerts Return for 2022, Free Summer Recitals Help You Wait Out Commute
With commuting, once again, a part of many of our days, the simple concept of the Rush Hour Concerts becomes vital.
Russian opera ‘Boris Godunov’ to open next La Scala season
Milan’s famed Teatro alla Scala has announced the celebration of next season’s gala premiere; the company's 2022-23 calendar was set long before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Playlist: Classical Workout Music
Get your heart pumping with some Holst. Practice pushups with some Prokofiev. Take down those deadlifts with Tan Dun.
