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The striking Cathedral of Learning in Pittsburgh stands apart, against a slightly cloudy sky, on the University of Pittsburgh campus

Pioneer of gospel music rediscovered in Pittsburgh archives

Charles Henry Pace was one of the first African American gospel music composers in the US and owned of one of the first independent, Black gospel music publishing companies.

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

American Takes Top Prize at 2020 Glyndebourne Opera Cup, Ryan Opera Center Tenor Takes Third

Daniel GoldbergMay 5, 2020

In March, the ascendant American baritone Edward Nelson took first prize at the 2020 Glyndebourne Opera Cup, an operatic singing competition hosted in England.

The Grant Park Music Festival at Millennium Park

Grant Park Music Festival Cancels 2020 Season

Keegan MorrisMay 4, 2020

Said festival CEO and President Paul Winberg, "We are devastated about this decision not to move forward with our 2020 season."

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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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