Pianist Performs All Beethoven’s 32 In One Day

British pianist Julian Jacobsen performed all 32 Beethoven sonatas in one day Friady. “As the pianist began the challenge in St James’ church, Piccadilly, at 0915 GMT, he said: ‘It’s pretty crazy isn’t it?’ He told BBC Radio 4 it was a ‘self-test to see if I can get through it all and keep my concentration’, and a chance to raise money for his favourite charity.”

Charlotte Symphony Strike Ends

Musicians in the Charlotte Symphony ended their strike after getting close to a contract settlement. The proposed contract calls for an initial pay cut, but then increases. “The agreement leaves two key issues yet to be resolved: the management’s proposals to have players shoulder more health-care costs and to reduce the musicians’ paid time off. Those issues will be dealt with by task forces made up of players, management and staff members working with a federal mediator.”