The Brazilian Alex Klein, dismissed yesterday as principal oboe by the Calgary Philharmonic, has issued a Yotube video describing his struggles with the onset of dystonia. ‘I lost just about everything a person can lose,’ he says.
Klein was fired for allegedly publishing inappropriate messages on social media.
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Musicians of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus demonstrated in solidarity with striking radio staff, delaying the start of the St Matthew Passion on Thursday night. The musicians themselves are seeking a 10.5 percent […]
MiSST Together Orchestra in rehearsal at the Barbican The Music in Secondary Schools Trust’s 12th Annual Concert; Barbican CentreReviewed 23 April 2025 Over 300 students from beginners to Grade 8 come together to celebrate 12 […]
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