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Friday, March 11, 2011

Montreal Symphony Orchestra Announces Inaugural Concerts at New Hall by Daniel J. Wakin

The orchestra late Thursday announced its inaugural concerts at the hall, which is due for completion this spring and has yet to be named.

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Chinese Goverment Gives Approval for Dylan Performance by Daniel J. Wakin

The Chinese government has given Bob Dylan official approval to perform in Beijing.

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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

'Exhaustion' Sidelines Gergiev From Wednesday Night Performance at Met by Daniel J. Wakin

The Met says he still plans to conduct on Saturday afternoon.

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

After Sour Note From Gheorghiu, Director Responds by Daniel J. Wakin

Des McAnuff says she had ample opportunity to raise an objection cited this week.

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Monday, March 7, 2011

Gheorgiu Withdraws From Another Met Production by Daniel J. Wakin

After withdrawing from "Roméo et Juiliette" she pulls out of "Faust."

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

James Levine to Resign as Music Director of Boston Symphony Orchestra by Daniel J. Wakin

James Levine, dogged by a relentless series of health problems, said on Wednesday he would resign as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, concluding that he could no longer handl…

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011

James Levine Cancels Another Performance by Daniel J. Wakin

The Boston Symphony Orchestra, where Mr. Levine is music director, said he was withdrawing from Friday's concert.

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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

ArtsBeat: Paul McCartney Collaborates With City Ballet by Daniel J. Wakin

"Ocean's Kingdom," a major orchestral work written by Mr. McCartney, be performed at the company's fall gala on Sept. 22 and on other yet-to-be determined dates next season.

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Paul McCartney Collaborates With City Ballet by Daniel J. Wakin

"Ocean's Kingdom," a major orchestral work written by Mr. McCartney, be performed at the company's fall gala on Sept. 22 and on other yet-to-be determined dates next season.

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Saturday, February 19, 2011

Detroit Symphony Cancels Season as Musicians Strike by Daniel J. Wakin

The players had voted to reject what orchestra executives had said was their final contract offer, calling it unacceptable.

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Friday, February 18, 2011

Father of 5 Browns Pleads Guilty to Abusing Daughters by Daniel J. Wakin

The father of the 5 Browns classical piano quintet pleads guilty to sexually abusing his daughters when they were under 14.

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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Met Backtracks on Drop in Average Audience Age by Daniel J. Wakin

A three-year overall average drop is a positive trend in the eyes of the Met.

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Cast Changes at the Met by Daniel J. Wakin

The soprano Anna Netrebko is ill and has pulled out of Saturday's matinee at the Metropolitan Opera.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Metropolitan Opera Announces New Season by Daniel J. Wakin

The Metropolitan Opera said on Wednesday that it would mount its first production of Donizetti's "Anna Bolena," with Anna Netrebko portraying Henry VIII's second -- and headed for beheading …

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Ben Heppner Drops Out of the Met's 'Ring' by Daniel J. Wakin

The Metropolitan Opera's new "Ring" cycle has lost its Siegfried. Ben Heppner, one of the best Wagnerian tenors around, withdrew from performances of the last two installments of the cycle, …

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Monday, February 7, 2011

Chicago Conductor Undergoes Successful Facial Surgery by Daniel J. Wakin

Riccardo Muti is recovering after fainting on the podium during a rehearsal and breaking bones in his face.

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Los Angeles Philharmonic Announces New Season by Daniel J. Wakin

The orchestra announced its 2011-12 season on Monday, the third under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel.

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Friday, February 4, 2011

A Substitution Tonight at the Met by Daniel J. Wakin

Illness will keep Matthew Polenzani out of tonight's Metropolitan Opera production of "Don Pasquale."

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Riccardo Muti to Have Surgery by Daniel J. Wakin

Riccardo Muti, the Italian maestro and music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, will have surgery to repair "multiple facial and jaw fractures" suffered when he collapsed on the p…

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Thursday, February 3, 2011

What Can You Find in the New York Philharmonic's Archives? by Daniel J. Wakin

The New York Philharmonic's digital archive, which went live on Thursday, contains a wealth of documents from 1943 to 1970.

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Riccardo Muti Collapses During Rehearsal by Daniel J. Wakin

Mr. Muti, music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, was taken to a hospital and was treated for a gash to his jaw.

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The Dude Extends: Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Philharmonic Sign a New Pact by Daniel J. Wakin

Gustavo Dudamel will be at the helm of the L.A. Philharmonic through the 2018-2019 season

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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Adams/Nixon: A Kitchen Debate on Portraying a President in Opera by Daniel J. Wakin

The composer John Adams and the makers of "Nixon in China" discussed Richard M. Nixon's depiction in the work, which will be presented at the Metropolitan Opera.

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Friday, January 28, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011

Ozawa Cancels Carnegie Hall Dates After Back Surgery by Daniel J. Wakin

Mr. Ozawa's doctors believe he will not have recovered enough for concerts that were scheduled on April 1 and 2.

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Monday, January 24, 2011

Brother of Juilliard Quartet Founder Endows Two Chairs in His Name by Daniel J. Wakin

One will be at the Manhattan School of Music and the other at the University of Southern California.

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Executive Director of Baryshnikov Arts Center Is Leaving by Daniel J. Wakin

Stanford Makishi will step down next month after three years in the post.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Brooklyn Philharmonic Hires Music Director and Aims for 'New Era' by Daniel J. Wakin

Alan Pierson, the artistic director and conductor of the ensemble Alarm Will Sound, will take over.

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

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