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Daniel Barenboim in a grey hat, stands in front of a stone wall

Conductor Daniel Barenboim says he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease

Barenboim, 82, writes, “I am planning to maintain as many of my professional commitments as my health permits.”

Keegan MorrisMarch 8, 2022

‘Music is an ephemeral art’: Conductor Eun Sun Kim on Puccini and her Lyric Debut

Associated PressMarch 7, 2022

War silenced violin for refugee as 1.7M have fled Ukraine

Keegan MorrisMarch 4, 2022

Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Announces 2022-23 Season, Its 45th

Newberry Consort Shares Collaboration-Rich 2023-24 Season

Keegan MorrisAugust 9, 2023

The Chicago early music ensemble will collaborate with Baroque opera specialists, an eminent early music keyboard player, and leading chamber groups in its upcoming season.

Opera singer David Daniels and his husband plead guilty to sexual assault

Associated PressAugust 7, 2023

Both were sentenced to eight years' probation and required to register as sex offenders.

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Tilson Thomas resigns from New World Symphony, lessens work

Associated PressMarch 2, 2022

The 77-year-old had surgery last August for the tumor. He has conducted 20 concerts since then with the New York Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the San Francisco Symphony.

2 orchestras fire Russian conductor for supporting Putin