The New York Times – Music:
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.
Author: Javier C. Hernandez
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Lincoln Center Revives Summer for the City, Hoping to Draw New Fans
The New York Times – Music:
The festival will include hip-hop, Korean arts, Mostly Mozart and a flock of 200 flamingo lawn ornaments.
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Apple’s New App Aims to Make Classical Music More Accessible
The New York Times – Music:
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.
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Now Playing in China: Putin-Aligned Artists Shunned in the West
The New York Times – Music:
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 nations, including China.
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A Tenor’s Secrets to ‘Lohengrin’: Golf and a Blunt Spouse
The New York Times – Music:
Piotr Beczala, known as a charismatic singer of Italian operas, is challenging notions of what a Wagner voice should sound like.
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Lincoln Center Chooses Hearst Chief as Next Board Chair
The New York Times – Music:
Steven R. Swartz, president and chief executive of Hearst, will replace Katherine G. Farley, the longtime chair, in June.
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Yo-Yo Ma Makes His Encore a Call for Peace, With a Nod to Casals
The New York Times – Music:
The celebrated cellist capped a concert with the New York Philharmonic with a work that Pablo Casals often played to protest war and oppression.
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Gustavo Dudamel, Superstar Maestro, Meets New York
The New York Times – Music:
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.