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Luisi’s term with Dallas Symphony extended through 2028-29

Luisi was hired in June 2018 to start as music director with the 2020-21 season, succeeding Jaap van Zweden, who became the music director of the NY Philharmonic.

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Stephen Raskauskas | February 28, 2017

Playlist: 10 Composers Changing Classical Music (Who Also Happen to Be Women)

Stephen Raskauskas | February 21, 2017

Hear What Maya Angelou, ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ Author, Sounds Like Singing the Blues

Michael San Gabino | February 19, 2017

Riccardo Muti and CSO Present Haydn’s ‘Seven Last Words’ at Chicago’s Holy Name Cathedral

Hungary: ‘Porgy and Bess’ cast asked to be African American

Associated Press | April 9, 2019

The opera's decision to put on George and Ira Gershwin's seminal work set in the American south and intended for a Black cast has caused a conflict with the creators' estate.

Pianists, This Is Your Chance to #LearnWithLangLang

Keegan Morris | April 4, 2019

Lang Lang's latest solo record Piano Book is out now. Have you ever dreamed of taking the stage with one of the world’s leading piano players? Even if Carnegie Hall is a bit out of your reach, you still have the opportunity to play — and learn — with Lang Lang. In conjunction with the recent release of hist newest ...

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Video: What Choreographer Justin Peck Listens for When Picking Music for Dance

Stephen Raskauskas | February 15, 2017

Renowned choreographer Justin Peck took a break from his rehearsals with the Joffrey Ballet to explain what he listens for when selecting music to choreograph.

This is What It’s Like to Attend the Grammy Awards

Mary Mazurek | February 15, 2017

The first thing that often comes to mind when one hears the word Grammy is the CBS telecast, but the Recording Academy is so much more than the telecast.

VIDEO | Why Stewart Copeland, Police Founding Member/Drummer, Has Turned to Composing Opera

Stephen Raskauskas | February 14, 2017

You may know Stewart Copeland as a founding member of the band the Police, but did you know he’s also composed works for orchestra, ballets, and even operas? His music has also been featured in countless films and even video games. With such an incredibly diverse output, what has inspired this chart-topping composer and musician to create new operas? In ...

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