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Anthem for Charles III’s coronation written by Lloyd Webber

The work by Lloyd Webber is one of a dozen new pieces Charles commissioned for the grand occasion taking place May 6 at Westminster Abbey.

Associated PressAugust 3, 2018

Met Opera reaches deals with unions for singers, musicians

Grace RebergAugust 2, 2018

Royal Concertgebouw ends relationship with chief conductor following sexual misconduct allegations

Keegan MorrisAugust 2, 2018

Thirsty Ears, Chicago’s Only Classical Music Street Fest, Returns to Ravenswood for Third Year

Finding Hope in Handel

Oliver CamachoApril 17, 2020

Little known fact: Handel ranked 'Theodora' — not 'Messiah' — as his best oratorio. You'll see why in a rapturous performance by Lorraine Hunt Lieberson.

Star-Studded ‘Trout’ Quintet Will Lift Your Spirits

Joshua SauvageauApril 17, 2020

It's hard to overstate just how impressive this performance's lineup is.

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Kennedy Center honors for Cher, Reba McEntire, Hamilton

Associated PressJuly 26, 2018

The national arts center also announced Wednesday a special award for the genre-bending musical Hamilton, as part of the gala set for December 2.

The Most Important Lessons Conductor Marin Alsop Learned From Her Mentor Leonard Bernstein

Stephen RaskauskasJuly 26, 2018

As the world celebrates the centennial of Leonard Bernstein’s birth, one of his protégés, conductor Marin Alsop has a busy schedule conducting his works around the world.

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce photographed in 2013

Super Bowl champ to play sax with Philadelphia Orchestra

Associated PressJuly 24, 2018

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Orchestra has acquired a Super Bowl champion. Eagles center Jason Kelce will play baritone saxophone with the orchestra Tuesday to benefit the team’s autism challenge. The music will accompany the team’s highlights from NFL Films. In the offseason, Kelce played with the Avalon String Band during a Mummers parade to celebrate Mardi Gras. Mummers are ...

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