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Verdi’s ‘Don Carlos’ arrives at Met Opera in original French

The version is largely based on the 1867 rehearsals and Paris Opéra premiere, including long-lost sections rediscovered in the late 1960s by David Rosen and Andrew Porter.

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Graham Meyer | March 19, 2019

Now in its second week, the CSO musicians’ strike continues
Associated Press | March 18, 2019

La Scala returns $3.4 million to Saudi Arabia in debacle
John Field portrait superimposed on an Irish flag
Keegan Morris | March 16, 2019

Playlist: Meet John Field, the Irish Composer Who Invented the Nocturne

American Takes Top Prize at 2020 Glyndebourne Opera Cup, Ryan Opera Center Tenor Takes Third
Daniel Goldberg | May 5, 2020
In March, the ascendant American baritone Edward Nelson took first prize at the 2020 Glyndebourne Opera Cup, an operatic singing competition hosted in England.
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Grant Park Music Festival Cancels 2020 Season
Keegan Morris | May 4, 2020
Said festival CEO and President Paul Winberg, "We are devastated about this decision not to move forward with our 2020 season."

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Chicago mayoral candidate Toni Preckwinkle stands with picketing CSO musicians
Keegan Morris | March 14, 2019
On a rainy Thursday morning, Cook County Board President and Chicago mayoral candidate Toni Preckwinkle visited Symphony Center to stand with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians.

Igor Levit not content to be heard only through piano
Associated Press | March 14, 2019
Winner of last year's Gilmore Artist Award, given quadrennially to a pianist along with a $300,000 prize, Levit is among the most probing young artists in classical music. His website describes him as "Citizen. European. Pianist."

COT Announces 2019-20 Season, Complete Slate of Chicago Premieres
Keegan Morris | March 14, 2019
General director Ashley Magnus exclaims that "to ensure that opera stays relevant as a living art form, we must bring contemporary voices, as well as works of international prominence never before seen in Chicago to the stage."
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