Posted inClassical Music New York Philharmonic van Zweden, Jaap The New York Philharmonic Announces Its 2023-24 Season Jaap van Zweden’s final season as the New York Philharmonic’s music director will feature belated debuts and premieres, and a grand farewell. Posted by By The New York Times
Posted inClassical Music Ewart, Douglas R International Contemporary Ensemble Lewis, George E Review: A Contemporary Music Group’s Next Era Begins George E. Lewis’s tenure with the International Contemporary Ensemble began with a tribute to the multitalented artist Douglas R. Ewart. Posted by By Seth Colter Walls
Posted inClassical Music New York Philharmonic Thibaudet, Jean-Yves Turangalila-Symphonie (Musical Work) van Zweden, Jaap Review: Jaap van Zweden Returns to a Changed Philharmonic Since the orchestra’s music director was last on the podium in November, his successor has been announced. He came back blaring with Messiaen. Posted by By Zachary Woolfe
Posted inClassical Music Collective Bargaining Eyvazov, Yusif Gelb, Peter Metropolitan Opera Netrebko, Anna Opera Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Met Opera Ordered to Pay Anna Netrebko $200,000 for Canceled Performances The company cut ties with the star Russian soprano for her refusal to denounce Vladimir Putin after the invasion of Ukraine. An arbitrator said it must pay her under the terms of her contract. Posted by By Javier C. Hernandez