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Italian opera chief, RIP

Italian opera chief, RIP

The death has been announced of Luciano Alberti, former artistic director of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino and of the Teatro Comunale in Florence. He was 94. He was also Professor of History of Music at […]

Hot tip: Houston gets its man

Hot tip: Houston gets its man

We hear that the Houston Symphony is about to announce Gary Ginstling as its new CEO. Ginstling’s the one who resigned last July after just a year at the head of the New York Philharmonic. […]

London violist dies in Israel

London violist dies in Israel

As deputy principal viola of the BBC Symphony Orchestra from the 1950s, Eric Sargon was a familiar face on the London concert stage for 43 years. He often freelanced in the recording studios, earning his […]

Macy’s is closing. What happens to the organ?

Macy’s is closing. What happens to the organ?

The Wanamaker Building’s branch of Macy’s in Philadelphioa is being shut down. Happily, its historic pipe organ will be saved. The Inquirer reports: The Wanamaker Building holds rare protections from the Philadelphia Historical Commission. Most […]