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Highlights of Classical Music in 2024: Top Albums and Performances

The article highlights the top 10 classical albums of 2024, showcasing a diverse range of artists and compositions that brought beauty and introspection amidst a tumultuous year. Notable mentions include Gabriela Ortiz's 'Revolución Diamantina' conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, Maya Beiser's minimalist take on Terry Riley's 'In C', and Emily D'Angelo's eclectic album 'Freezing'. The list also features works by Žibuoklė Martinaitytė, Anna Clyne, and Timo Andres, among others, celebrating both established and emerging talents in the classical music scene.

via NPR|

#albums2024 #classicalmusic #composers

music1 year ago•2 min saved

"Challenges of American Maestros Leading Orchestras"

Despite Leonard Bernstein's breakthrough nearly 70 years ago, American music directors are notably absent from the nation’s biggest and most prestigious orchestras, with only four out of the 25 largest ensembles in the United States being led by Americans. This absence raises questions about the competitiveness of American conductors in the global classical music industry, as international maestros continue to assume top conducting posts in the United States while American artists lead renowned ensembles overseas.

via The New York Times|

#american-maestros #classical-music #international-conductors

music2 years ago•3 min saved

Top Classical Music Performances of 2023

Despite financial challenges faced by orchestras and opera companies in the post-pandemic era, 2023 saw a number of remarkable classical music performances. Highlights included the Metropolitan Opera's revival of Donizetti's "L'Elisir d'Amore," featuring tenor Javier Camarena and soprano Golda Schultz; Yuja Wang's exceptional concert at Carnegie Hall, where she performed all five of Rachmaninoff's works for piano and orchestra; the New York Philharmonic's notable concerts, including the New York premiere of Felipe Lara's Double Concerto and the reimagined production of Scott Joplin's "Treemonisha" in Toronto.

via The New York Times|

#classical-music #financial-challenges #music

arts-and-culture2 years ago•6 min saved

Slow Progress: U.S. Orchestras Struggle to Increase Black Musicians' Representation.

American orchestras have made progress in hiring more Asian and Latino players over the past decade, but have barely addressed the persistent dearth of Black musicians, according to a new study by the League of American Orchestras. People of color now make up about 21% of orchestra players nationwide, up from 14% in the 2013-14 season, but the share of Black players barely shifted, rising to 2.4% from 1.8%. While there are disagreements over how to address the problem, there is widespread agreement that something needs to be done to promote inclusivity.

via The New York Times|

#arts-and-culture #black-musicians #blind-auditions