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Claire Chase Is Changing How People Think of the Flute

She is marking her 24-year effort to expand the instrument’s repertoire with performances, including a Carnegie Hall series, as well as a box set and a new fellowship.

By Joshua Barone

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Boston Symphony Picks Chad Smith of L.A. Philharmonic as New Leader

The departure of Chad Smith, the Philharmonic’s chief executive, is another loss for that orchestra, whose maestro, Gustavo Dudamel, is also leaving.

By Javier C. Hernandez

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Hip-Hop’s Next Takeover: Bisa Butler’s Quilts

Bisa Butler’s new show translates both photographs of Black figures and hip-hop lyrics into intricate textile art.

By Joshua Needelman and Sasha Arutyunova

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At Eurovision, Ukrainians Find Community Far From Home

This year, the competition is hosted by Liverpool, England, on behalf of Ukraine. A discounted ticket plan means thousands of displaced Ukrainians can attend.

By Megan Specia