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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.

Daniel GoldbergFebruary 6, 2020

Harris Theater Announces 2020-2021 Season

Michael San GabinoFebruary 5, 2020

Is This the Real Life? Opera Artists on Singing ‘Verismo’ With Muti & CSO

Associated PressFebruary 5, 2020

National Symphony cancels 3 China concerts due to virus

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Anna Netrebko needs shoulder surgery, cancels performances

Associated PressOctober 19, 2021

Soprano Anna Netrebko needs shoulder surgery and has canceled performances in Verdi's Nabucco at the Vienna State Opera.

12 pianists in final stage of prestigious Chopin competition

Associated PressOctober 19, 2021

Twelve pianists from around the world have been admitted to the final stage of the 18th edition of the prestigious Frederic Chopin piano competition, reputed for launching world careers for its winners and finalists.

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An Unusual Undertaking: Pianist Preps for 12+ Hour Performance

Keegan MorrisJanuary 31, 2020

This weekend, while many are preparing to tune in to the Big Game, one artist will be embarking on a uniquely athletic and strenuous concert more than 12 hours in length. Carl J. LaMark, a pianist and composer who hails from the Chicago area, will be performing Erik Satie’s full Vexations beginning the morning on Sunday, February 2 (and lasting ...

Famed Welsh singer Bryn Terfel breaks ankle in three places

Associated PressJanuary 30, 2020

Bryn Terfel broke an ankle in three places and will have surgery this week, causing him to cancel what would have been his first performances at the Metropolitan Opera since 2012.

Zell Music Director Riccardo Muti conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Photo: Todd Rosenberg)

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Announces 2020-2021 Season

Michael San GabinoJanuary 28, 2020

The CSO’s 130th season begins on September 17 with a free concert for Chicago at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.

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