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Kaija Saariaho, a Groundbreaking and Unique Composer, Passes Away at 70

https://static01.nyt.com/images/2023/06/02/multimedia/02saariaho-hjck/02saariaho-hjck-facebookJumbo.jpg Kaija Saariaho, a Finnish composer who challenged the male-dominated world of high modernism to create a distinct identity for herself, has died at the age of 70 at her home in

June 2, 2023

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German warship blasts Darth Vader anthem in center of London. ‘No deeper message,’ military says.

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s military says there used to be “no deeper message” within the option to blast the famed Imperial March — Darth Vader’s theme music within the “Famous person Wars”

August 22, 2024

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Canine “terrorizing” developers refuses to relax, then proprietor performs one music

Canine in music with their neighborhoods steadily get slightly too distracted by means of the commotion out of doors. They will bark as neighbors stroll by means of or if a supply

June 18, 2024

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Article Review: The Philharmonic’s Musical Response to Climate Change

While ostensibly about the earth, the New York Philharmonic’s final two programs of the season demonstrated the difficulty that composers face in translating the climate crisis into music. Julia Wolfe’s new oratorio,

June 9, 2023

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Russian Pianist Polina Osetinskaya Calls for Peace Amid Government Repression

When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2020, Moscow resident and pianist Polina Osetinskaya was deeply troubled. She used social media to express her horror, shame, and disgust while also showing solidarity for Ukraine

June 9, 2023

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Juilliard Fires Professor Accused of Sexually Harassing Students

Juilliard School has terminated the employment of Robert Beaser, a composition professor who was found to have engaged in inappropriate conduct with students. Beaser, who chaired the composition department from 1994 to

June 9, 2023

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Turning 100, the New Jersey Symphony Sticks to Home

The New Jersey Symphony recently celebrated its centennial season with the question arising about whether the orchestra should play at Carnegie Hall. Despite having a history of performing at Carnegie Hall, the

June 5, 2023

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Kaija Saariaho’s Music Shone Brightly and Invited Personal Connection

https://static01.nyt.com/images/2023/06/05/multimedia/04saariaho-appraisal-cgqv/04saariaho-appraisal-cgqv-facebookJumbo.jpg Kaija Saariaho’s music is built on refined nuances that make up its sensory vocabulary. The right expression and sensitivity are vital for her message to reach the audience. Friends and collaborators,

June 4, 2023

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Ian Bostridge Reflects on the Complexities of Identity in Music

https://static01.nyt.com/images/2023/06/04/pageoneplus/0604_BOSTRIDGE/0604_BOSTRIDGE-facebookJumbo.jpg For performers, grappling with issues of identity is a constant in their lives. Every time they take to the stage to perform a literary or musical piece, they are confronted with

June 4, 2023

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New Documentary Highlights Struggles of Female Conductors

https://static01.nyt.com/images/2023/06/06/multimedia/06sp-tribeca-maestra-inyt-01-fkzm/06sp-tribeca-maestra-inyt-01-fkzm-facebookJumbo.jpg In the new documentary “Maestra,” directed by Maggie Contreras and premiering at the Tribeca Festival in New York City, the struggles and successes of female conductors are brought to light. The

June 3, 2023

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Kaija Saariaho: Top 11 Works to Know

https://static01.nyt.com/images/2023/06/02/multimedia/02saariaho-playlist-hktm/02saariaho-playlist-hktm-facebookJumbo.jpg Kaija Saariaho, whose poetic and powerful compositions captivated audiences worldwide, passed away at the age of 70. Her language was also subtle and suggestive with words when discussing her work. She

June 3, 2023

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Classical Music

Kaija Saariaho, a Groundbreaking and Unique Composer, Passes Away at 70

Canine “terrorizing” developers refuses to relax, then proprietor performs one music

Article Review: The Philharmonic’s Musical Response to Climate Change

Russian Pianist Polina Osetinskaya Calls for Peace Amid Government Repression

Juilliard Fires Professor Accused of Sexually Harassing Students

Turning 100, the New Jersey Symphony Sticks to Home

Kaija Saariaho’s Music Shone Brightly and Invited Personal Connection

Ian Bostridge Reflects on the Complexities of Identity in Music

New Documentary Highlights Struggles of Female Conductors

Kaija Saariaho: Top 11 Works to Know

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