The New York Times – Music:
As opera houses rework Puccini’s classic, criticized for stereotypes about women and Japanese culture, artists of Asian descent are playing a central role.
Author: Javier C. Hernandez
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André Watts, Pioneering Piano Virtuoso, Dies at 77
The New York Times – Music:
One of the first Black superstars in classical music, he awed audiences with his charisma and his technical powers.
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A Finnish Official Plays the Cello to Support Ukraine, Irking Russia
The New York Times – Music:
Anders Adlercreutz’s recording of a patriotic Ukrainian song was widely circulated online, and prompted a response from Moscow.
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War in Ukraine Takes Its Toll on the Tchaikovsky Competition
The New York Times – Music:
With Russia a pariah in the West since its invasion of Ukraine, this usually prestigious event is underway with far fewer international participants.
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Sonic Sphere, a Concert Hall That Hangs Like a Disco Ball
The New York Times – Music:
At the Shed in Manhattan, audience members can take in live, spatially designed music inside a suspended hall called the Sonic Sphere.
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U.S. Orchestras Gradually Diversify but Are Slow to Hire Black Musicians
The New York Times – Music:
The number of Asian and Latino players has risen over the past decade, according to a new report. But Black musicians are still scarce, especially at large orchestras.
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American Ballet Theater Chief Resigns Suddenly
The New York Times – Music:
Janet Rollé, who had helped lead the company through the turmoil of the pandemic, stepped down a week before its summer season begins.
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Opera About Refugee Children to Premiere at Spoleto Festival
The New York Times – Music:
“Ruinous Gods,” an exploration of the trauma of mass displacement, will be staged in Charleston, S.C., next year.
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A Russian Pianist Speaks Out Against the War From Home
The New York Times – Music:
Polina Osetinskaya, a critic of the invasion who has stayed in Moscow even as the government cracks down on dissent, will play a Baroque program in New York.