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Leon Botstein's American Symphony Orchestra Will Demystify Classical Music
The American Symphony Orchestra's "Classics Declassified" series presents an intelligent and insightful journey into classical masterworks, led by music director Leon Botstein. Each concert begins with a lively discussion in which... -
MUSE/IQUE’s 'The Girls in the Band' Celebrates Female Pioneers of Jazz
MUSE/IQUE's next offering is Girl/Band on November 11, an evening of jazz that includes a screening of the documentary film 'The Girls in the Band,' about the women who had the chops to break through in the early 20th century. -
LIVESTREAM: Met Premieres Nico Muhly’s Cyberspace Opera 'Two Boys'
The Metropolitan Opera presents the U.S. premiere of Nico Muhly's 'Two Boys' tonight at 8:00 p.m. This Met-commissioned opera tells the story of an elaborate internet deception that led to the murder of the teenage computer prodigy who... -
Is This the End of the Brooklyn Philharmonic?
Radio station WQXR reported some troubling news about the Brooklyn Philharmonic on Friday, adding to the woes of this professional ensemble that has been part of Brooklyn's musical -
Houston Symphony Celebrates Day of the Dead with Multimedia Concert
The Houston Symphony is planning to celebrate the Día de los Muertos--the Day of the Dead--with a multimedia concert featuring music by Mexican composer Juan Trigos and an animated film set during the Mexican Revolution... -
Mnozil Brass Unleashing Boundary-Pushing Fun, in the U.S., on 20th Anniversary Tour
When you weren't looking, Mnozil Brass quietly entered the U.S. And now, they're about to spring their blistering virtuosity and kamikaze-like humor on unsuspecting audiences in such places as Indiana, Penn. and Grand Ledge, Mich. -
Classicalite Recording News: Indie Labels Granted Reprieve After Codaex U.K. Bust
Lately, there's been some good news in the troubled world of classical music record companies and distributors--still reeling from the changes in listening (and buying) patterns. -
Houston Symphony Welcomes Andrés Orozco-Estrada Amid Surge in Donations, Subscriptions
The Houston Symphony has a lot to celebrate for their 100th anniversary. As they ready the arrival of music director designate Andrés Orozco-Estrada--he'll conduct four programs this season--the ensemble has announced some excellent -
Judge Allows Alberto Vilar, Convicted of Fraud, to Attend the Met...as Valery Gergiev's Guest
Judge Richard J. Sullivan recently granted an extended curfew to disgraced businessman Alberto Vilar, so that he could attend the Metropolitan Opera's own scandal-ridden performance of 'Eugene Onegin.' -
South African Soprano Pretty Yende’s Rapid Rise
Soprano Pretty Yende grew up in Piet Retief, in a remote eastern province of South Africa. Her remarkable voice and passion for opera have brought her far, to the stages of La Scala and the Metropolitan Opera, and an enviable career... -
Author Not Guilty of Defamation Against Late 'Pianist' Władysław Szpilman
A Polish court recently found Agata Tuszyńska not guilty of defaming the memory of Polish-Jewish pianist Władysław Szpilman, whose memoir of surviving the Warsaw ghetto was made into the 2002 movie 'The Pianist.' -
Classicalite’s Five Best: Interactive Musical Experiences
Ensembles around the world are using technology to present classical music in exciting new formats. Ranging from customizable concerts to an opportunity to conduct your own online orchestra, these online programs are both inventive and fun. -
'Breaking Bad,' the Opera, Getting Cooked by Sung Jin Hong's One World Symphony
Inspired by both blue Albuquerque methamphetamine and English Romantic poetry, Hong had best hurry up with his mini-opera, 'Breaking Bad--Ozymandias.' -
New Hope for Classical Music: New World Symphony's Success with Innovative Concert Formats
For those who are concerned about the future of classical music in the world’s concert halls, the New World Symphony has some inspiring news... -
WATCH: Leonard Slatkin Leads the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Children's Choir in “Go Get ‘Em Tigers!”
The Detroit Tigers' bid for the World Series began last Friday, and no group has been more spirited in their support than the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, who played "Go Get Em Tigers!"--complete with Tigers baseball caps and team...
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