Classical
Werther Without You: Jonas Kaufmann Cut Off in Metropolitan Opera's Massenet Simulcast, Peter Gelb Blames Satellites
Classicalite's Five Best: Ralph Vaughan Williams Works
After my impassioned plea for orchestras and conductors to take note of this month's centenary of the Vaughan Williams "London" Symphony, it occurs to me that many readers, especially those outside of the U.K., may not be over-familiar with the great composer's music. Burt Hara Resigns as Principal Clarinetist of the Minnesota Orchestra, Cites Management’s Lack of Vision for Excellence
Burt Hara, principal clarinetist of the Minnesota Orchestra for 26 years, announced his resignation last week in a letter to his colleagues. Hara will retain his current position as associate principal clarinetist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He has been on a leave of absence from the Minnesota Orchestra since last May, when he accepted the position with the L.A. Phil.
