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Religious leaders, artists honor George Floyd in concert

Religious leaders, musical guests, spoken word artists, and politicians gathered for a concert in Houston, the hometown of George Floyd, to commemorate the anniversary of his death.

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Associated Press | January 17, 2017

Bieito’s manager: Met decision ‘cruel and disappointing’
Stephen Raskauskas | January 17, 2017

Lyric, Joffrey Announce First Collaboration with 17/18 Season Opener
Kerry Frumkin | January 16, 2017

10 Classical Albums That Got Us Through Our Teens

Japan’s New Emperor is a Violist
Keegan Morris | May 7, 2019
The list of classical works about royals and royalty is long — everything from Purcell’s King Arthur to Verdi’s Macbeth to Puccini’s Turandot. But what about a royal who can play classical music? Emperor Emeritus Akihito, Empress Emeritus Michiko, and Emperor Naruhito in a family concert in 1987.
Soprano Lisette Oropesa

Soprano Lisette Oropesa wins Beverly Sills Artist Award
Associated Press | May 7, 2019
The 35-year-old made her Met debut in 2006 as a Woman of Crete in Mozart's Idomeneo. She is scheduled to sing the title role next season in Massenet's Manon and Violetta in Verdi's La Traviata.

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“High Priestess” or “Master of an Art of Singing”? Changing the Conversation about Mahalia Jackson
Stephen Raskauskas | January 11, 2017
Mahalia Jackson is undoubtedly one of the most influential singers of the 20th century. Learn about how musicians and music historians are changing the conversation about the "Queen of Gospel."

This Video of Bernstein Scolding Two Percussionists Proves Playing Triangle is Harder Than You Think
Stephen Raskauskas | January 6, 2017
Playing percussion is a lot harder than you might think. Unlike say, a violinist, who is responsible for playing one instrument, a percussionist must play dozens, if not hundreds, of different instruments.

Grant Park Music Festival Announces 2017 Season
Stephen Raskauskas | January 4, 2017
All Grant Park Music Festival concerts are free. WFMT will have several live broadcasts from the festival, including opening night and the Beethoven Ninth concerts. See a full listing of performances.
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