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Esa-Pekka Salonen conducting in moody, darkly lit photo

Esa-Pekka Salonen to leave San Francisco Symphony, citing dispute with orchestra’s board

“I do not share the same goals for the future of the institution as the board of governors does,” Salonen said in a statement.

Associated PressMarch 27, 2020

Michigan regents fire opera singer accused of sexual assault

Daniel GoldbergMarch 27, 2020

A Banjoist Takes on Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1

Keegan MorrisMarch 27, 2020

A Printable Classical Coloring Sheet, Thanks to David Lee Csicsko!

Video: Mother-Son Duo Performs Schubert and Wieniawski Classics

WFMTDecember 9, 2021

Violinist Igor Pikayzen and pianist Tatyana Pikayzen perform two expressive, engaging fantasies.

Met Opera to present Blanchard’s ‘Champion’ in April 2023

Associated PressDecember 8, 2021

The staging follows the success of the composer Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones on the opening night of this season.

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Plácido Domingo has coronavirus amid Spain outbreak

Associated PressMarch 22, 2020

The opera star said in a post on his personal Facebook account Sunday that "I feel it is my moral duty to announce to you that I have tested positive for COVID19."

Quarantine Made Musical: YouTube Master Class Roundup

Keegan MorrisMarch 19, 2020

Looking for a productive, diverting way to spend your downtime? Why not hone your musical skills and learn from some of the greatest musicians in the world?

The show will go on. Just from their living rooms.

Associated PressMarch 19, 2020

John Legend, Bono, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Pink, John Mayer, Keith Urban and more have held virtual concerts from their homes as the world continues to practice social distancing to slow the spread of the virus.

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