Adams, arguably our greatest living composer, has done operas inspired by recent history. In “Antony and Cleopatra,” he turns to Shakespeare.
Tag: Classical Music
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A Star Maestro, Fighting Brain Cancer, Finds Peace in Music
Michael Tilson Thomas, who returned to Tanglewood, where his career first took off, refuses to be confined by his illness.
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Live Performance Is Back. But Audiences Have Been Slow to Return.
Attendance lagged in the comeback season, as the challenges posed by the coronavirus persisted. Presenters hope it was just a blip.
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An Orchestra Supports Ukraine, and Reunites a Couple Parted by War
“I don’t have a gun, but I have my cello,” a musician says as he joins the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, which is made up of refugees who fled the war and artists who stayed behind.
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Climate Change Threatens Summer Stages and Outdoor Performances
In the West, wildfires are stopping shows. Extreme heat has led to cancellations in the South. And changing weather patterns are hobbling performances in the Northeast.