Javier C. Hernandez
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Klaus Mäkelä to Lead Chicago Symphony Orchestra
He will be the youngest music director in the orchestra’s 133-year history, and one of the youngest ever to lead a top American ensemble.
How Many Easters Remain for This Century-Old Boys’ Choir School?
St. Thomas Church in New York is considering closing its renowned boarding school for choristers, one of only a few in the world, because of...
Ukrainian Conductor Oksana Lyniv Arrives at the Met Opera
Oksana Lyniv, who is leading “Turandot” at the Metropolitan Opera, has used her platform to criticize Russia and promote Ukrainian culture.
At the Met Opera, the Show Goes On After a Technical Mishap
The company put on a semi-staged version of Puccini’s “Turandot” at the last minute, after a backstage lift got jammed.
Esa-Pekka Salonen to Leave San Francisco Symphony
Esa-Pekka Salonen, the ensemble’s music director, said that he no longer shared the same goals as the administration, which has been cutting costs.
American Ballet Theater Names Dance Veteran as Executive Director
Barry Hughson, a leader at the National Ballet of Canada, will join the company as it tries to get beyond financial woes.
Met Opera’s Orchestra Will Tour Asia for the First Time
After the pandemic forced the cancellation of a tour planned for 2022, the ensemble will visit Japan, South Korea and Taiwan in June.
Why Don’t More American Maestros Lead American Orchestras?
Leonard Bernstein blazed a trail for conductors from the United States nearly 70 years ago. But at top American orchestras these days, they’re scarce.
Elim Chan Boxes, Conducts and Defies Stereotypes
Elim Chan, who is making her New York Philharmonic debut this week, blazed onto the scene as the first woman to win a prestigious conducting...
Philadelphia Orchestra’s Home to Be Renamed Marian Anderson Hall
Because of a $25 million gift, the venue, Verizon Hall, will be renamed to honor Anderson, a pioneering Black opera singer.