The New York Times – Music:
The Russian maestro, who heads the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, will also control the Bolshoi in Moscow, replacing Vladimir Urin, who spoke out against the Ukraine war.
Author: Javier C. Hernandez
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New York City Ballet and Its Orchestra Reach Contract Deal
The New York Times – Music:
The agreement, which includes an increase in compensation of about 22 percent over three years, ends months of tense negotiations.
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Ahead of APEC Summit, Musicians from Philadelphia Orchestra Tour China
The New York Times – Music:
The visit, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the orchestra’s pathbreaking 1973 visit to Beijing, drew praise from President Biden and President Xi Jinping of China.
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Orin O’Brien Broke Barriers in Music but Doesn’t Want Center Stage
The New York Times – Music:
A new documentary tells the story of Orin O’Brien, a double bassist who became the only woman in the New York Philharmonic when she joined in 1966 and helped open doors for others.
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Philadelphia Orchestra and Musicians Reach Contract Deal
The New York Times – Music:
The agreement, which includes salary increases of nearly 16 percent over three years, ends months of tense negotiations.
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Drone Warfare Comes to Washington Opera Stage in ‘Grounded’
The New York Times – Music:
“Grounded,” by Jeanine Tesori and George Brant, is premiering at Washington National Opera after attracting criticism over sponsorship.
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In an Opera About Civil War Spies, Dancers Help Drive the Drama
The New York Times – Music:
Houston Grand Opera, known for innovation, unveils Jake Heggie’s “Intelligence,” directed by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar and featuring Urban Bush Women.
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The Met’s ‘Dead Man Walking’ Goes to Sing Sing
The New York Times – Music:
Metropolitan Opera stars joined prisoners for a one-night-only performance of “Dead Man Walking.”