Let's Talk About the 'Ring' by Daniel J. Wakin

A special Web page for conversation about the Metropolitan Opera's production of Richard Wagner's "Ring" cycle.

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ArtsBeat: Three-Play Cycle by Tom Murphy Among Highlights of Lincoln Center Festival by Daniel J. Wakin

The Lincoln Center Festival will also offer a production of "Uncle Vanya" with Cate Blanchett, and will celebrate the music of Curtis Mayfield.

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Musicians Union Objects to Taylor Dance Company's Use of Recorded Music by Daniel J. Wakin

Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians said it would protest the Paul Taylor Dance Company's use of recorded music at Lincoln Center.

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New York City Ballet Music Director to Step Down by Daniel J. Wakin

Mr. Karoui's increasing commitments in France have made him too busy to stay on.

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Los Angeles Opera to Offer a Verdi Rarity by Daniel J. Wakin

The Los Angeles Opera will perform Verdi's "The Two Foscari" in its coming season.

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American Ballet Theater Thwarts Mikhailovsky's Summer Plans by Daniel J. Wakin

Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev, two dancers with the Mikhailovsky Theater in St. Petersburg, Russia, also happen to dance with American Ballet Theater.

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Deborah Voigt Withdraws From Tuesday's Performance of 'Götterdämmerung' by Daniel J. Wakin

Katarina Dalayman will take her place in the role of Brünnhilde.

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Beverly Sills Artist Award Is Announced by Daniel J. Wakin

The soprano Angela Meade won the $50,000 prize for singers from ages 25 to 40 who have already appeared in featured roles at the Metropolitan Opera.

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Injured Dancer Out for the Rest of City Ballet Season by Daniel J. Wakin

The dancer appeared to hurt herself during a performance of Christopher Wheeldon's "Polyphonia" at the David H. Koch Theater.

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Sylvie Guillem to Make Rare New York Appearance by Daniel J. Wakin

"6000 miles away," a reference to Japan's earthquake and tsunami last year, is being presented by the Joyce Theater Foundation.

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New York City Opera Ratifies Agreement by Daniel J. Wakin

An agreement had been reached earlier this week, ending a lockout and nearly a year of bitter negotiations.

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New York City Opera Announces Deal With Unions by Daniel J. Wakin

The company cleared a major obstacle in its effort to forge ahead in reduced form and without its Lincoln Center home, saying on Wednesday that it had reached agreements with both of its maj…

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New York Philharmonic Interrupted by Chimes Mahler Never Intended by Daniel J. Wakin

Alan Gilbert, the conductor of the New York Philharmonic, halted the orchestra and made everyone wait when the cellphone belonging to a member of the audience at Tuesday night's concert bega…

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Washington National Opera to Present 'Ring' Cycle in 2016 by Daniel J. Wakin

This "Ring" was directed by Francesca Zambello, who was recently named the Washington company's artistic adviser.

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A Last-Minute Substitution for 'Faust' by Daniel J. Wakin

The tenor Roberto Alagna will take over the the title role in "Faust" on Monday night, which means he will be singing two major roles in two nights: on Tuesday he is scheduled to appear as C…

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Opera Boston to Shut Down by Daniel J. Wakin

The company will close Jan. 1 due to financial problems.

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Alex Poots Named Artistic Director at Park Avenue Armory by Daniel J. Wakin

The Park Avenue Armory takes another step to being a major arts institution with the appointment of an artistic director, Alex Poots.

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Dance Theater of Harlem to Start Auditions for Revived Troupe by Daniel J. Wakin

The company, which closed in 2004, will hold auditions to create a new stripped-down troupe of 18 dancers and hopes to return to a New York stage by spring 2013.

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Mediator Sits Down With City Opera and Union Leaders by Daniel J. Wakin

Talks on a new contract broke down on Nov. 30, threatening the New York City Opera's upcoming season.

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James Levine Withdraws From Conducting at the Met, Until at Least 2013 by Daniel J. Wakin

Mr. Levine cancelled the last remaining dates on his schedule and withdrew from all productions he had planned to lead next season.

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Watching a La Scala Opening on the Big Screen by Daniel J. Wakin

Despite a technical glitch, the broadcast from Milan was shown at Big Cinemas Manhattan.

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City Opera, Leaving Lincoln Center, Will Have Offices in Lower Manhattan by Daniel J. Wakin

The company will set up shop at 75 Broad Street.

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City Opera Calls for Mediator in Impasse With Unions by Daniel J. Wakin

New York City Opera announced on Monday that it was seeking the help of a federal mediator to address a deadlock with the unions representing its chorus and orchestra.

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Talks Break Down Between City Opera and Unions by Daniel J. Wakin

The development raises the possibility of a strike by the orchestra and chorus.

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ArtsBeat Blog: Michael Grandage To Form Theater Company by Daniel J. Wakin

Michael Grandage, director of the Donmar Warehouse theater and known to New York audiences this season for his Metropolitan Opera production of Mozart's "Don Giovanni," is striking out on hi…

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