The New York Times – Music:
A youth orchestra program for musicians as young as 8 is part of Paris Opera’s effort to widen access to the art form and secure its future.
Author: Rebecca Schmid
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At the Royal Opera House, a New Season Brings New Drama
The New York Times – Music:
The company’s director, Oliver Mears, talks about the opening performance of “Tosca,” the return of the soprano Anna Netrebko and more.
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The Vienna Philharmonic’s First Female Concertmaster Helps the Music Flow
The New York Times – Music:
Albena Danailova, a violinist who became the orchestra’s first female concertmaster, is a leader and intermediary who helps preserve a signature sound.
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A Film-Minded Director Returns to the Metropolitan Opera
The New York Times – Music:
Mariusz Trelinski returns to the Metropolitan Opera next year with a new staging of “La Forza del Destino,” which leans into psychoanalysis and fate.
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“The Greek Passion” Takes Center Stage at the Salzburg Festival
The New York Times – Music:
Bohuslav Martinu’s “Greek Passion” poses a timeless question: when a group of refugees seek protection in a new community, what will the locals do?
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Jakub Hrusa, the Royal Opera’s Next Leader, Keeps Quality in Mind
The New York Times – Music:
“I don’t want to exclude anything,” says the Czech conductor Jakub Hrusa, who plans to present Czech music alongside mainstream repertoire in London.
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When La Scala Is Sold Out, You Can Still Get In (Online)
The New York Times – Music:
The opera house’s new streaming service provides live and on-demand performances, as well as extras like backstage glimpses and educational programs.
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A Decidedly French “Hamlet” Returns to Paris
The New York Times – Music:
Starting in March, Ambroise Thomas’s version of the Shakespearean tragedy will be revived at the Opéra Bastille for the first time since 1938.
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Vienna Philharmonic to Honor Players Lost in World War II
The New York Times – Music:
In the new year, the Vienna Philharmonic will pay tribute to more than a dozen of its members who were ousted, exiled and killed during World War II.