The New York Times – Music:
An initiative by the League of American Orchestras will enlist 30 ensembles to perform works by six living composers, all of them women.
Author: Javier C. Hernandez
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The Pulitzer Prize Winner That Emerged Out of a Time of Quietness
The New York Times – Music:
Raven Chacon’s “Voiceless Mass,” a work for ensemble and pipe organ that “evokes the weight of history in a church setting,” won the prize for music.
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Carnegie Hall Will Host Concert in Support of Ukraine
The New York Times – Music:
The benefit, on May 23, is a way to “play a part in helping those who are suffering and under attack,” the hall’s executive and artistic director said.
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Dropping Anna Netrebko, the Met Turns to a Ukrainian Diva
The New York Times – Music:
The Ukrainian soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska, replacing one of Russia’s biggest stars in “Turandot,” is using her platform to defend her country.
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Carnegie Hall Announces Its 2022-23 Season
The New York Times – Music:
The presenter is planning a return to full-scale programming for its 2022-23 season. Our critics and writers chose 15 highlights.
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Calling for Peace, Ukrainian Musicians Unite for a World Tour
The New York Times – Music:
The newly formed Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra will perform in Europe and the United States this summer, using music to oppose the Russian invasion.
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Lincoln Center Announces ‘Summer for the City’ Festival
The New York Times – Music:
A festival, Summer for the City, which includes elements of Mostly Mozart, is part of an effort to attract younger, more diverse audiences.
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Citing Ukraine War, an American Resigns From Russia’s Mariinsky
The New York Times – Music:
“There’s no way I could ever be in denial of what is happening,” said the conductor Gavriel Heine, a fixture at the prestigious Russian theater.
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City Ballet Plans Ambitious Season to Help Dancers Get Back Up to Speed
The New York Times – Music:
The company will present a mix of new and old works, including a full-length premiere to Aaron Copland by Justin Peck.