As war in Ukraine continues, so does the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, with a version of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony tailored to the moment.
Tag: Classical Music
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Opera Star David Daniels Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault
The countertenor and his husband, Scott Walters, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a young singer in Houston in 2010, in a deal that will spare them jail time.
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The Opera Star David Daniels’s Sexual Assault Trial: What to Know
The countertenor and his husband, Scott Walters, each face a charge of aggravated sexual assault in Texas.
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The Trombonist Hillary Simms Is Breaking Barriers
Hillary Simms is the first woman to become a member of the American Brass Quintet. She says the field needs more role models.
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Peter Nero, Pianist Who Straddled Genres, Is Dead at 89
He soared to popularity with a swinging hybrid of classics and jazz. He later conducted the Philly Pops, often with one hand while the other played piano.