December 26, 2024
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America names 11 music ambassadors

America names 11 music ambassadors

The emissaries named on Monday by the State Department are  Herbie Hancock, Denyce Graves, Chuck D, Lainey Wilson, Justin Tranter, Teddy Swims, Armani White, Jellyroll, Breland, Kane Brown and Grace Bowers. Apparently, ‘In their work, […]

Munich gets new orchestra chief

Munich gets new orchestra chief

The Munich Philharmonic, which recently installed Lahav Shani as chief conductor, also has a new CEO. Paul Müller is departing after 16 years. His successor next year will be Florian Wiegand, presently director of concerts […]

Brigitte Fassbender, 85 today

Brigitte Fassbender, 85 today

The versatile German mezzo-soprano is midway through her second career as an opera and festival director. She has engagements until 2029 and has not completely given up thought of singing again, she says. The Lebrecht […]