The Israel Philharmonic faced protesters in S.F. this week. Its origins lie with Jewish musicians forced out of Germany in ...
A woman who had fling with a New York Philharmonic trumpet player allegedly changed her tune about their tryst — and got him booted from the prestigious orchestra, he claimed in a lawsuit.
In 1966, the conductor arrived in Vienna with a mission: to restore Gustav Mahler’s place in 20th-century music.
Is "Last Call" a masterpiece? No. But it does provide some solid acting, fiery exchanges and a surprise or two.
The Bermuda Philharmonic Society will hold a concert on Sunday, March 16, titled ‘Youth Springs Eternal,’ under the direction of conductor Kate Kayaian. A spokesperson said, “ As the ...
At the New York Philharmonic, the piece “Amériques” called for some unusual instruments, like sleigh bells and air raid sirens. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Friday. We’ll find out ...
In some renditions, it registers as little more than a pause. But at David Geffen Hall on Thursday, the New York Philharmonic, under the baton of Marin Alsop, restored fairy-tale mystery to that ...
Praised as a 'formidable musician and powerful communicator', Alsop last month became the first U.S.-born woman to conduct the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Tom showcases highlights from that ...
Based on a real-life meeting between two musical greats, the Jewish maestro confronts his adversary, conductor and former ...
From Indiana Jones to Dvořák and Leyla McCalla, LPO’s March concerts offer something for every music lover. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents a vibrant and diverse lineup of ...
Now Bychkov is chief conductor and music director of the Czech Philharmonic, a team that has become a regular visitor to the UK. Freed from the restrictions that held back artistic groups behind ...
On May 31, 1889, an 11-inch rain following an already wet spring led to the catastrophic failure of the South Fork Dam located 14 miles up a narrow canyon from Johnstown, Pa. The water over topped ...