

Javier C. Hernandez
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New York Philharmonic, Pushing Cultural Diplomacy, Plans Asia Tour
Amid rising political tensions, the orchestra said it would perform in Hong Kong and Taiwan this summer and send a delegation of musicians to mainland...

The Met Is Planning a Big Bet on Contemporary Opera
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the company’s music director, and Peter Gelb, its leader, discuss presenting 17 new and recent works over the next five seasons.

Lincoln Center Revives Summer for the City, Hoping to Draw New Fans
The festival will include hip-hop, Korean arts, Mostly Mozart and a flock of 200 flamingo lawn ornaments.

Apple’s New App Aims to Make Classical Music More Accessible
The company says it has a fix for the unwieldy world of classical streaming. But it’s unclear how much traction a stand-alone app can get.

Now Playing in China: Putin-Aligned Artists Shunned in the West
As Russia works to shore up its image and rebuild its soft power after its invasion of Ukraine, it is strengthening cultural ties with friendly...

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...

A Tenor’s Secrets to ‘Lohengrin’: Golf and a Blunt Spouse
Piotr Beczala, known as a charismatic singer of Italian operas, is challenging notions of what a Wagner voice should sound like.

Lincoln Center Chooses Hearst Chief as Next Board Chair
Steven R. Swartz, president and chief executive of Hearst, will replace Katherine G. Farley, the longtime chair, in June.

Yo-Yo Ma Makes His Encore a Call for Peace, With a Nod to Casals
The celebrated cellist capped a concert with the New York Philharmonic with a work that Pablo Casals often played to protest war and oppression.

Gustavo Dudamel, Superstar Maestro, Meets New York
On his first visit to the city since being named the New York Philharmonic’s next music director, he eagerly played the role of celebrity conductor.