Author: sarah
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Tanglewood — and Beethoven Idolatry — is Back For 2021
By Sarah Baer (with some input by Liane Curtis) The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer home is getting ready to welcome guests again in what is perhaps an ideal venue for events in these strange times. The traditions of lawn chairs and picnics while enjoying some of the highest-quality performances available in the United States will…
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Monday Link Round Up: June 7, 2021
News and music to start your week! Composers Now shared a feature on the life and work of Mary D. Watkins in their IMPACT series. Watch the episode below: The Boulanger Initiative had an exciting weekend at Strathmore with their WoCo Fest 2021! Read about the concerts that took place featuring the works by, and…
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BBC Proms 2021: By the Numbers
In a year unlike any other for classical music programming, it is simply a relief to know that live music is once again being scheduled, and that audiences are once again meeting in person. Those of us that crave concert halls and the anticipation of a downbeat will accept just about anything as long as…
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Monday Link Round Up: May 31, 2021
News and music to start your week! Marin Alsop, pictured above, is preparing to step down from her position at the Baltimore Symphony. She spoke to The Washington Post about her history with the orchestra, the glass ceilings that she broke along the way, and the work that still needs to be done towards equality…