Conducting Business
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The Highs and Lows of 2014 in Classical Music
The year 2014 saw plenty of highs and lows in classical music, as we hear from music critics Anne Midgette, David Patrick Stearns and Zachary Woolfe. Dec 17, 2014
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A Second Act for City Opera?
There are still hoops to be jumped through, but it looks like, as Monty Python would say, New York City Opera is not dead yet. Dec 11, 2014
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Cash Aside, Are Music Prizes Meaningful?
How many big-money awards are given because of altruism and how many are, to put it frankly, good marketing gimmicks? Hear what two observers of the awards business have to say. Dec 4, 2014
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How Attached Are New Yorkers to the Name Avery Fisher Hall?
With the recent announcement that Lincoln Center will release Avery Fisher Hall's naming rights, the question of brand recognition comes into sharper focus. Nov 21, 2014
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Is Faith Required To Perform Sacred Classical Music?
Do the best performances of Bach – or of any sacred work – come from musicians who identify with their spiritual message? Nov 14, 2014
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Dejan Lazic, Pianist Who Demanded Removal of Review, Confronts Critic
The pianist Dejan Lazic wants Google to remove a critical review from its search results. He explains why to the critic, Anne Midgette of the Washington Post. Nov 4, 2014
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How Young Is Too Young to Attend Concerts?
A recent incident in Florida caused quite a sensation on the Internet and raised questions including, what is the appropriate age for kids to start attending grown-up concerts? Oct 30, 2014
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Vladimir Jurowski and the Art of Musical Rebellion
Conductor Vladimir Jurowski has strong feelings about his native Russia, whether parsing the political subtexts in Soviet repertoire or addressing modern-day civil liberties. Oct 23, 2014
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Ulster Orchestra Endured Northern Ireland's 'Troubles,' Now Battles Funding Crisis
The Ulster Orchestra played on through the 1970s and '80s, despite bomb threats. But can it survive 2014? Oct 16, 2014
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Could That Disruptive Protest Actually Help You Appreciate the Music?
Protests in the concert hall are nothing new: think of the riot-inducing premiere of Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring' in 1913. Sometimes they can shed light on the music. Oct 9, 2014