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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

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Elim Chan Boxes, Conducts and Defies Stereotypes

Elim Chan, who is making her New York Philharmonic debut this week, blazed onto the scene as the first woman to win a prestigious conducting contest.

By Javier C. Hernandez

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Vienna Philharmonic and Franz Welser-Möst Return to Carnegie

Franz Welser-Möst, who stands at the top of this storied orchestra’s roster of conductors, led three meaty programs at Carnegie Hall over the weekend.

By Joshua Barone

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Composer, Uninterrupted: Christian Wolff at 90

Wolff, the last representative of the New York School that included John Cage and Morton Feldman, will celebrate his birthday with a concert at Judson Memorial Church.

By Steve Smith