Category: music

“The Mobos are missing out by not offering the major prizes to the newest, most innovative acts. And there are plenty of young black musicians making exciting and different music today.”

“The council’s resolution also urged both sides to resume talks and stated that the city discourages the use of lockouts to settle labor disputes.”

“Knowing how far we are from an agreement, and in consideration of the needs of our audience and guest artists to plan ahead, we have made the decision to cancel concerts through December 31st.”

“It is the first visit to the United States for the 75-member ensemble, and while cultural exchanges between the two countries are still not exactly routine, the tour hasn’t generated the controversy a similar venture would have created a decade or two ago.”

“Management locked out musicians Oct. 21, and canceled concerts through this weekend. Following Wednesday’s vote, management said it also would cancel concerts for Nov. 8-10.”

“The crane boom dangling over West 57th Street like a broken violin bow, a result of Hurricane Sandy, has paralyzed life at Carnegie Hall, one of the world’s most precious concert spaces almost directly across the street. … The city has cordoned off streets surrounding the hall and cut off utilities to the area for safety reasons.”

“In 2006 the Spokane Symphony, in a move designed to boost its artistic quality, imported fresh talent to its ranks with the promise of 191 services yielding $19,000 annually. Today, the symphony’s financial outlook is vibrant by any definition.”

“Robert Poulton, a baritone with Glyndebourne opera, was tragically killed in a car accident in Sussex late last night. He had been due on stage tonight at the Theatre Royal, Norwich in Dvorak’s Rusalka as part of the company’s 2012 tour. But as a mark of respect to his family and colleagues the performance has been cancelled.”

“Lionel Bringuier, resident conductor with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, has been made the chief conductor and music director of Switzerland’s Zurich Tonhalle. His post will begin with the 2014-15 season and will run for four years.”