The NY Times reports the death of Jean-Philippe Allard, founder of the jazz division at PolyGram France (now Universal).
Allard revived the careers of two generations of sidelined jazz artists, having first failed at a job in the classical division.
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Local reviewer Mark Morris has been denied access to Edmonton Opera’s Bluebeard’s Castle, reimagined by Britain’s Theatre of Sound. He writes: Edmonton Opera’s presentation of Bluebeard’s Castle opens tonight (February 1), and runs through February […]
The violinist Hilary Hahn has announced her return next Wednesday after a seven-month lay-off with a trapped nerve. She has announced her resumption in the past hour. I’m thrilled to return to the stage with […]
From the mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti: I’m so happy to announce my debut at the @salzburgerfestspiele this summer, with the part of Jocasta in Oedipus Rex (Stravinsky), under the lead of my favorite conductor @lorenzoviotti, together with the @viennaphilharmonic and @wienersingverein !!! I started […]
