Gaffigan, James (1979- )

Komische Oper Berlin Turns ‘Don Giovanni’ Into a Requiem

In Berlin, the director Kirill Serebrennikov’s new production dispenses with the opera’s final sextet and leads directly into Mozart’s Requiem.

By Ben Miller

Bernstein, Leonard Classical Music Deneve, Stephane Dudamel, Gustavo Falletta, JoAnn Gaffigan, James (1979- ) Gilbert, Alan Guerrero, Giancarlo Heyward, Jonathon (Conductor) Lintu, Hannu Slatkin, Leonard Spano, Robert

Why Don’t More American Maestros Lead American Orchestras?

Leonard Bernstein blazed a trail for conductors from the United States nearly 70 years ago. But at top American orchestras these days, they’re scarce.

By Javier C. Hernandez

Classical Music Gaffigan, James (1979- ) Lim, Yunchan New York Philharmonic

Review: Yunchan Lim, Teenage Piano Star, Arrives in New York

The 19-year-old musician made his New York Philharmonic debut with a powerful yet poetic performance of Rachmaninoff’s Third Concerto.

By Zachary Woolfe

Classical Music Fort Worth (Tex) Gaffigan, James (1979- ) Lim, Yunchan Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Seoul (South Korea) Van Cliburn International Piano Competition

A 19-Year-Old Pianist Electrifies Audiences. But He’s Unimpressed.

Yunchan Lim’s victory at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition last year made him a sensation. He says the attention makes him uneasy.

By Javier C. Hernandez