The New York Times – Music:
“You feel like you’re home,” a bassoonist said of the Gateways Music Festival, which for 30 years has provided Black musicians with performing opportunities.
Category: League of American Orchestras
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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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Audiences Are Coming Back to Orchestras After a ‘Scary’ Fall
The New York Times – Music:
“It seemed like a switch flipped right before Thanksgiving,” the leader of the Chicago Symphony said.
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Review: Dalia Stasevska Returns to the New York Philharmonic
The New York Times – Music:
Dalia Stasevska returned to the orchestra’s podium with a world premiere and subtly linked works by Tchaikovsky and Sibelius.
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U.S. Orchestras Playing More Works by Women and Minorities, Report Says
The New York Times – Music:
The recent discussions over racial justice and gender disparities appear to have accelerated efforts to bring more diversity to classical music.
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New Effort Aims to Bring More Contemporary Music to Orchestras
The New York Times – Music:
An initiative by the League of American Orchestras will enlist 30 ensembles to perform works by six living composers, all of them women.