The New York Times – Music:
Rarities that deserve their place in opera returned to stages last week: “Die Tote Stadt,” in Boston, and “L’Amant Anonyme,” in Philadelphia.
Category: Boston Symphony Orchestra
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Seiji Ozawa: 8 Essential Recordings
The New York Times – Music:
Ozawa, who died this week at 88 years old, left behind a catalog made with orchestras in Boston, Chicago and elsewhere. Listen to highlights.
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Seiji Ozawa, Captivating Conductor, Is Dead at 88
The New York Times – Music:
He led the Boston Symphony Orchestra for 29 years, toured widely and helped dispel prejudices about East Asian classical musicians.
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Review: The Boston Symphony Plays a Sober ‘Lady Macbeth’
The New York Times – Music:
The orchestra, under Andris Nelsons, gave a clear and controlled concert performance of Shostakovich’s crushing opera at Carnegie Hall.
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As Changes Come to Boston Symphony, Conductor’s Contract Is Extended
The New York Times – Music:
The music director, Andris Nelsons, was moved to an evergreen contract, with an expanded role at Tanglewood. And Carlos Simon was named to a new composer post.
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What to Know About ‘Maestro’: A Guide to Bradley Cooper’s Bernstein Biopic
The New York Times – Music:
Now on Netflix, the movie tracks the life of the American conductor and composer and his wife, the actress Felicia Montealegre, played by Carey Mulligan.
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At Tanglewood, the Boston Symphony Displays Its Heritage and Uncertain Future
The New York Times – Music:
The orchestra is in a period of transition, but one thing that remains consistent is the enduring quality of its summer home.
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Boston Symphony Picks Chad Smith of L.A. Philharmonic as New Leader
The New York Times – Music:
The departure of Chad Smith, the Philharmonic’s chief executive, is another loss for that orchestra, whose maestro, Gustavo Dudamel, is also leaving.