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The newly appointed music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra has a graceful style of conducting with easy-to-follow stick technique, using abundant facial expressions and subtle movements like leaning in and out and crouching to convey a point, but not to distraction.

Linbury, Royal Opera House

The tennis is over, Taylor’s tickets have been snapped up and you’ve already visited the Triennial. Here’s what you should see next.

This wrap of shows around Melbourne includes three five-star shows within one week – including one that hasn’t been seen on our stages since the ’80s.

Musical Puzzles

Thanks to the miracle of music, a little light is about to illuminate the dark days of winter. I am, of course, referring to the celebrated Winter Nocturne, an annual

As I prepare for Brass, Reeds, and Percusion, I audition many band works. From time to time, I come across a march that I haven’t encountered before, but that really excites me. It immediately becomes my new favorite march. And today’s edition of Brass, Reeds, and Percussion opens with one of those: \“The March of the Olympians,\” written for the opening of the 1960 Olympics. There are two composers: Tommy Walker and Robert Linn. I haven’t been able to locate any information about Tomm...

Four distinguished soloists and a 25-player orchestra recently performed a recital centred on Mozart’s Requiem at the University of Pretoria, delivering a truly memorable concert-going experience. Four distinguished soloists and a 25-player orchestra recently performed a recital centred on Moza...

Can't Miss A concert you Can't Miss! Bring your family for an opportunity to witness the magic of the awe-inspiring works by Tchaikovsky and Peteris Vasks brought to life by the CMI Orchestra.

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