The board of Astral Artists, a Philadelphia agency, have ordered its closure after being unable to raise more funds.
Astral, founded in 1992, pursued engagements for young artists without taking commission. Among its proteges were pianist Simone Dinnerstein, violinist Benjamin Beilman, flutist Jasmine Choi, soprano Sarah Shafer and bass-baritone Eric Owens.
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The Cleveland Orchestra has upgraded Daniel Reith to Associate Conductor with immediate effect. He is presently Music Director of The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra, with around 100 middle and high-school musicians. The post Cleveland promotes […]
Ben Goldscheider Horn player Ben Goldscheider has talked in interviews about his desire to expand the instrument’s repertoire, and he has certainly been busy doing just that. So far this year he has premiered Gavin […]
The divorcing couple found themselves face to face at La Scala. Scherzo has a nuanced review by veteran musicologist Paolo Petazzi. Anna Netrebko’s search for nuances (Turandot) is admirable, as the most interesting vocal interpreter. […]
