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Karen Slack Named Lyric Unlimited Artist-in-Residence

In addition to her respected artistry, Slack’s industry-leading endeavors strive to make classical music and opera more accessible and inclusive.

Kristina LynnJune 19, 2020

4 Can’t-Miss Chicago Juneteenth Livestreams

WFMTJune 19, 2020

Juneteenth 2020 on WFMT

Associated PressJune 18, 2020

World War II forces sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103

Ukrainian, Russian refugee dancers find help in Berlin

Associated PressMarch 23, 2022

Dancers who have fled Ukraine — and Russia — due to the war have found a new temporary home in Berlin’s top ballet company, which helps with practice space, housing, even shoes.

pianist Noah Kim onstage at symphony center

15-Year-Old Pianist Noah Kim’s Saint-Saëns Wins Him the 2022 CSO Young Artists Competition

Robbie EllisMarch 22, 2022

The first movement of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2 — with its "unique suspenseful opening" — secured the young artist the prize.

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NY Philharmonic cancels fall season, moves up Geffen rebuild

Associated PressJune 10, 2020

The NY Phil canceled its fall season because of the coronavirus pandemic and moved up the start of Geffen Hall’s reconstruction to take advantage of the orchestra’s absence.

The Dalai Lama to release 1st album in July

Associated PressJune 9, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — The Dalai Lama’s first-ever album will be released on July 6. It features teachings and mantras set to music by the Tibetan spiritual leader. The project came about after Junelle Kunin decided to pitch The Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 2015 about creating an album fusing music with the Dalai Lama’s words. She ...

Dallas Opera postpones opening night from October to March

Associated PressJune 5, 2020

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Opera is postponing opening night from Oct. 9 to March 5 and cutting its 2020-21 season from five productions to four. The company says Verdi’s “Don Carlo” will replace Wagner’s “Lohengrin” next season and Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice” has been dropped. “Don Carlo” which was canceled in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Dallas Opera’s ...

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