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11 Legendary Classical Music Venues You Should Know (and Visit)

The world’s great concert halls, opera houses, and performance spaces are more than just buildings. They are the homes of centuries-old musical traditions.

Associated PressOctober 10, 2020

China classical music festival to feature Wuhan musicians

Oliver CamachoOctober 7, 2020

An Irrepressible Soprano Takes On an Overlooked Repertoire

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Associated PressOctober 4, 2020

Pandemic help available for Chicago arts, music venues

Klaus Mäkelä To Head Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw Orchestra

Associated PressJune 13, 2022

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

Associated PressJune 13, 2022

The orchestra canceled its 2020-21 season due to the pandemic and split this season largely between Alice Tully Hall and Rose Theater.

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In the Age of the Visual Album, What Can Opera Learn from Beyoncé?

Christian ThorsbergSeptember 22, 2020

The virtual sphere won’t replace the live stage, but it can add a second, more accessible one, with great room for creative growth and the viral potential of easily shareable, iconic images.

Last studio recording of jazz trumpeter Woody Shaw released

Associated PressSeptember 21, 2020

A forgotten studio recording of the late jazz trumpeter Woody Shaw has been released as part of an effort to preserve jazz history.

Quiz: Can We Guess What Broadway Show You Should Star In?

Stephen RaskauskasSeptember 19, 2020

Have you ever dreamed of seeing your name in lights on the Great White Way? Take this quiz to see if we can guess what Tony Award-winning Broadway musical YOU should star in.

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