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Historical Musical Treasures Languish in Storage Vault
Monday, January 16, 2012
A massive cache of musical treasures that’s grown to include a fragile harp-piano, the pioneering Moog synthesizer and a famous theremin languishes in a Michigan storage vault.
Carnegie Hall to Establish Youth Orchestra
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Carnegie Hall is establishing a youth orchestra called the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America.
Christie Remembers Late Assemblyman in Emotional Address
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie remembered a friend instead of delivering his State of the State address as a new legislative session begins on a somber note Tuesday.
Philip Glass's 'Kepler' to Premiere at Spoleto
Sunday, January 01, 2012
To commemorate Glass' 75th birthday and his long relationship with Spoleto, the festival is staging a full production of "Kepler," about the 17th-century scientist.
$172K Violin Left on Philly-bound Bus is Recovered
Sunday, December 25, 2011
A rare violin worth $172,000 that was mistakenly left on board a Boston-to-Philadelphia bus by a groggy music student from Taiwan has been found and returned to its grateful owner.
Prince Philip Hospitalized After Heart Procedure
Friday, December 23, 2011
Queen Elizabeth II's husband has undergone surgery for a blocked coronary artery, British royal officials said Friday.
Obama Campaign, DNC Returns Corzine Contributions
Friday, December 23, 2011
President Barack Obama's campaign and the Democratic National Committee have returned more than $70,000 in campaign contributions from New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine following the collapse of MF Global, Corzine's financial firm, officials said Friday.
NJ Office Cleaners Union Authorizes Strike
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Members of a union representing 7,000 office cleaners in New Jersey have voted to authorize a strike if they can't reach an agreement with a group of cleaning companies on a new contract.
Suspect in Rutgers Case Rejects Plea Deal
Friday, December 09, 2011
The former Rutgers University student accused of using a webcam to spy on his roommate's intimate encounter with another man has turned down a plea deal that would have kept him out of prison and sought to prevent his deportation.
NY Prosecutor Says Composer Scammed for $20M
Thursday, December 08, 2011
A Chappaqua man was indicted last week in a scam targeting Roger Davidson, a pianist and composer from Katonah, NY. The scam stretched over six years.
Ken Russell, Film Director of Composer Biopics, dies at 84
Monday, November 28, 2011
The iconoclastic British director, whose death aged 84 was announced Monday, made films about Tchaikovsky, Mahler and Liszt.
Congress Calls on Corzine to Testify on MF Global
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Jon Corzine has been called to testify at a Congressional hearing over the collapse of financial firm MF Global.
Sound of Music comes to Salzburg
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Move over Mozart. Toes in Salzburg are tapping to a new beat as residents finally embrace the Hollywood musical that put them on the map nearly half a century ago.
LA Takes Baton as Flagship for Youth Orchestras
Monday, November 14, 2011
With Gustavo Dudamel at the forefront, LA has emerged as the national flagship of the US version of El Sistema, which in just four years has grown to encompass programs in more than 50 cities.
EMI Being Broken Up, Sold for $4.1 Billion
Saturday, November 12, 2011
EMI Group Ltd., the iconic British music company that is home to Simon Rattle, Sarah Chang and The Beatles is being split and sold for $4.1 billion.
James Levine Withdraws from 'Götterdämmerung' at Met
Friday, November 04, 2011
James Levine has canceled conducting the Metropolitan Opera's new production of Wagner's Goetterdaemmerung and is in danger of missing an entire season at the company for the first time since he made his debut in 1971.
German Minister Combats Road Rage with Mozart
Friday, November 04, 2011
Germany's transport minister is sharing one of his own stress-reducers - the slow movements of Mozart's piano concertos - with drivers in hopes the soothing music will help reduce road rage.
Radio Giant Norman Corwin Dies in California at 101
Thursday, October 20, 2011
During a career that spanned more than 70 years, Norman Corwin wrote, produced and directed for radio, television, film and the stage.
Philly Orchestra, Musicians Approve New Contract
Thursday, October 13, 2011
The Philadelphia Orchestra said a new collective bargaining agreement has been reached between the orchestra association and its musicians union.
Stephen Sondheim to Receive New York City Arts Award
Monday, October 10, 2011
Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim will receive New York City's highest honor for achievement in the arts.