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Minimalist Composer Steve Reich Wins BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award (and $550,000)
The people's minimalist, Steve Reich has won the 2013 BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award for contemporary composition. The news came from Reich's publisher, Boosey & Hawkes, on Tuesday. -
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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra announced two pieces of important news yesterday: The orchestra's widely-respected music director Riccardo Muti signed a new contract with the CSO, extending his tenure as music director through 2020; and the CSO announced programming for their 2014-15 season. -
Pierre Boulez Withdraws from Chicago Symphony Orchestra Concerts in February for Health Reasons
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has announced that Pierre Boulez will not be able to travel to Chicago to conduct in February 2014, due to health issues. -
Sonia Marie De León de Vega Bringing Classical Music to L.A. Latinos, One Family at a Time
Maestra Sonia Marie De León de Vega takes the stage. She's greeted with enthusiastic applause from an audience of families with young children, teenagers and young adults. About 80 percent of the audience members are Latino... -
Pablo Heras-Casado Replaces Injured Pierre Boulez at September's Lucerne Festival
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Intuitively Yours, Karlheinz Stockhausen
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