The New York Times – Music:
The Russian soprano Anna Netrebko is opera’s biggest star. But her career is in disarray because of her ties to Putin, and arts companies around the world are divided on whether to welcome her back.
Author: Javier C. Hernandez
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U.S. Orchestras Playing More Works by Women and Minorities, Report Says
The New York Times – Music:
The recent discussions over racial justice and gender disparities appear to have accelerated efforts to bring more diversity to classical music.
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At Cliburn Competition, Pianists From South Korea, Russia and Ukraine Triumph
The New York Times – Music:
The war in Ukraine loomed over the prestigious contest in Texas, named for the pianist Van Cliburn, who won a victory in Moscow at the height of the Cold War.
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San Antonio Symphony to Dissolve Amid Labor Dispute
The New York Times – Music:
The decision will make San Antonio the largest American city without a major orchestra.
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San Antonio Symphony to Dissolve Amid Labor Dispute
The New York Times – Music:
The decision will make San Antonio the largest American city without a major orchestra.
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New York Philharmonic Chooses Arts Veteran as Leader
The New York Times – Music:
Gary Ginstling, executive director of the National Symphony Orchestra, will replace Deborah Borda as the orchestra’s president and chief executive next year.
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New York Philharmonic Agrees to Restore Pay for Musicians
The New York Times – Music:
After a stronger-than-expected season, the orchestra said it would reverse pay cuts imposed at the height of the pandemic.
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Ingram Marshall, Minimalist Composer of Mystical Sounds, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Music:
An influential figure in American experimental music, he was part of a group of composers who stripped music down to basic elements and used digital sounds.
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Russian and Ukrainian Pianists Meet in Texas at Cliburn Competition
The New York Times – Music:
The war in Ukraine looms over the prestigious contest named for the pianist Van Cliburn, who was a symbol for art transcending global politics.