The festival’s powerful streak of commissioning new music — a roster of more than 50 pieces both large and small since 2006 — is largely a function of Ellen Primack’s hard work and powers of persuasion. – San Francisco Chronicle Read entire story.
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The recent struggles and remarkable late-career concerts of these two men will always mark for me the passing from the scene of their generation of artists — a generation that has loomed over the musical landscape, and stubbornly refused to cede it for decades. – The New York Times Read entire story.
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The film will be directed by Antoine Fuqua, whose credits include Training Day, and will be in collaboration with the singer’s estateA long-gestating movie about the life of Michael Jackson is set to start production this year.The film, called Michael, will be directed by Antoine Fuqua, whose credits … Read entire story.
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A new travel series featuring a diverse array of beloved musical artists uses original tunes to help children navigate the world. Read entire story.
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Dalia Stasevska, who leads the New York Philharmonic this week, has raised money for and delivered supplies to Ukraine, where she was born. Read entire story.
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