Struggling National Philharmonic gets two lifelines, but the way forward isn’t clear-cut

Two weeks ago, the Maryland-based National Philharmonic announced that it was planning to close because it had run out of money.

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra Announces Appointment Of Ten New Musicians To Its Roster

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Amid Lockout, BSO Musicians Bring Music To The Subway

Despite the current lockout, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra musicians remain committed to sharing music with the community.

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Orchestra committed to deeper music links

The Philadelphia Orchestra expects to deepen its cooperation with its Chinese partners, a senior executive of the orchestra has said.

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Fedor Rudin announced as recipient of 2019 Ivry Gitlis Prize

The 27-year-old violinist receives €5000 and a number of concert engagements.

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Curtis Institute apologises for handling of recent historical sexual abuse claims

Curtis Institute President and CEO, Roberto Diaz has issued an apology for the school's initial handlings of the recent historical sexual abuse allegations.

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“Music venues rely on free movement”: Will a no-deal Brexit affect your favourite bands? - New Statesman

“Music venues rely on free movement”: Will a no-deal Brexit affect your favourite bands?  New StatesmanWhether classical orchestral players or pop artists, musicians will almost certainly feel the repercussions of a no-deal Brexit, if the UK crashes out of the ...

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'Ballet's for every size, shape and age'

Ballet classes are being run for adults who did not get the chance to dance when they were younger.

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Winner announced at Cooper Competition in Cleveland

American violinist Eric Charles Chen, 18, scoops $20000 top prize.

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Conductor Fabio Luisi Quits Florence's Maggio Musicale Festival

Italian conductor Fabio Luisi has stepped down as Music Director of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Arts Festival - effective immediately.

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Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Announces Appointment of New Cellist

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra has announced the appointment of New Zealand-born cellist Richard Belcher to its ensemble.

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Seattle Symphony Announces Appointment of New Assistant Concertmaster

The Seattle Symphony has announced the appointment violinist Eduardo Rios as its new First Assistant Concertmaster.

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Classical music is overwhelmingly white and male. My orchestra shows that can change

This year's Proms include too few female and BME composers and musicians, says Chi-chi Nwanoku, founder of Europe's first majority BME orchestra.

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Nashville Symphony names assistant conductor

Australia native most recently served as associate conductor at Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.

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The London Philharmonic Orchestra announces Edward Gardner as its Principal Conductor from the 2021/22 Season.

Gardner will become the first British Principal Conductor of the Orchestra since the late 1960s.

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Eduardo Rios named First Assistant Concertmaster of Seattle Symphony

On Wednesday the Seattle Symphony announced the appointment of four new musicians to the orchestra

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When the devil's violinist entertained thousands in Southampton

It's been almost two centuries since the devil's violinist came to town.

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Breakdancing opera singer steps in as Glyndebourne leading lady pulls out

Polish singer Jakub Jozef Orlinski, 28, will take over from US mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong in the title role.

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YolanDa Brown: Music education "creates more well-rounded people"

Jazz star YolanDa Brown says pressure must be brought to bear on politicians to understand the social benefits of music education.

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Pale, male and stale: does modern classical have a gender problem?

Compilation album by Wayne McGregor criticised for only including two works by women.

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Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's founder and leading horn player John Ure dies

Tributes have been paid to one of the founders and leading lights of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra after he died unexpectedly.

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Audit reveals state funds, shortened season may not be enough to sustain Baltimore Symphony Orchestra - Baltimore Sun

Audit reveals state funds, shortened season may not be enough to sustain Baltimore Symphony Orchestra  Baltimore SunAn audit of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra released late Tuesday describes an arts organization in grave financial straits, suggesting that not even the ...

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Seattle Opera Appoints Professor Naomi André As Scholar In Residence

Musicologist, writer, and opera-lover Naomi Andre has been appointed Seattle Opera's inaugural Scholar in Residence.

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Venezuela releases musician Karen Palacios from jail after viral Twitter thread - ABC News

Authorities in Venezuela have released a young musician who was jailed six weeks ago after taking to social media to vent her frustration against President ...

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A sour note: $25K in musical instruments stolen from Saint Cecilia Philharmonic Band in Fall River - SouthCoastToday.com

A sour note: $25K in musical instruments stolen from Saint Cecilia Philharmonic Band in Fall River 

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Winston-Salem Symphony Announces New Music Director: Timothy Redmond

“On behalf of the Winston-Salem Symphony's Board of Directors and the incredibly dedicated members of the Music Director Search Committee

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Young violinist, Katya Tsukanova, tragically dies from lethal drug combination

Young violinist, Katya Tsukanova, tragically dies from lethal drug combination  

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The South African Uber driving singing his way to opera fame

A South African Uber driver who loves belting out arias at full volume for his passengers has found fame and a career in opera

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Queen's University study suggests music improves your mood with age

However, its positive effect is enhanced if you have chosen what to listen to yourself, the study suggests.

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France's Orchestre Régional Avignon Provence Announces New Music Director

The Orchestre Régional Avignon Provence has announced the appointment of Brazilian-Israeli conductor Debora Waldman as its new Music Director.

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Austrian maestro Hans Graf appointed SSO chief conductor

Hans Graf will be the Singapore Symphony Orchestra's (SSO) new chief conductor.

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Boston Symphony Orchestra concertmaster resumes his seat

Malcolm Lowe took up first seat in this weekend's concerts, having taken a year's extended leave.

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Can You Make a Living in Cuba Playing Classical Music?

They are rehearsing “A German Requiem” by Brahms right now. They've been at it for several hours. There are also German musicians.

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The Guardian view on classical music: art or status symbol?

What is classical music for?

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Bees have set up a hive inside this cello

There are 20000 honey bees living inside this reclaimed cello – and it's all part of a musical project by a university professor.

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Brexit Party MEPs turn their backs on Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ in protest against EU

Musicians performed the European anthem during the Parliament's opening ceremony – but Nigel Farage's party orchestrated a dramatic move of defiance.

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Alfonso the vet sings opera to Hampshire's cows

Singing Italian vet Alfonso performs opera to the animals he is treating and says it helps calm them.

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Extinction Rebellion to stage 'die-in' at Royal Opera House as protest against BP sponsorship

Extinction rebellion are set to stage a die-in at the Royal Opera House to protest against the oil giant BP's sponsorship of the theatre.

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No First Prize awarded at 2019 Sendai International Violin Competition - The Strad

No First Prize awarded at 2019 Sendai International Violin Competition  The StradThe Canadian violinist Shannon Lee has been awarded 2nd prize.

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