The New York Times – Music:
The composer had grand hopes that “The Maid of Orleans,” with its battle scenes, rousing choruses and fiery finale, would be the making of him. It didn’t work out that way.
Category: Classical Music
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Review: Raphaël Pichon Puts a Twist on Beethoven's Ninth
The New York Times – Music:
Raphaël Pichon led the Orchestra of St. Luke’s in a take on Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony that, with an added prelude, unfurled as a barrage of ideas.
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Grammy Nominations 2026: See the Full List of Nominees
The New York Times – Music:
Artists, albums and songs competing for trophies at the 68th annual ceremony are being announced on Friday. The show will take place on Feb. 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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4 Arrested Over Disruption of Israeli Orchestra’s Concert
The New York Times – Music:
Several audience members shouted or lit flares as the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performed in Paris. After the concert, the ensemble received 10 minutes of applause and played the Israeli national anthem.
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Rosalía’s ‘Lux’ Is Operatic. But Is It Opera?
The New York Times – Music:
This Spanish pop star’s new album is being advertised as symphonic and operatic. Its music borrows from both, without committing to either.
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The American James Gaffigan Comes Home to Lead the Houston Grand Opera
The New York Times – Music:
After more than a decade in Europe, James Gaffigan is returning to the United States to take over one of the nation’s highest-profile opera houses.
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Music to Mourn Ukraine in World War II Returns With Fresh Urgency
The New York Times – Music:
Thomas de Hartmann’s Violin Concerto was long neglected but is now being championed by Joshua Bell, while Ukraine is once again under attack.
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La Scala Stages New Vision of Shostakovich’s Original ‘Lady MacBeth’
The New York Times – Music:
Banned for decades in the Soviet Union for its dissonance and bawdiness, the opera returns as La Scala’s season opener amid the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death.
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Romeo Castellucci Takes on Debussy for His La Scala Debut
The New York Times – Music:
The Italian director Romeo Castellucci, known for his avant-garde theater productions, will take on Debussy’s “Pelléas et Mélisande” in his La Scala debut.