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Andris Nelsons Extends Contract with Boston Symphony Orchestra Through 2022
Bram van Sambeek Creates 'Save the Bassoon' Fund, Attempts to Save Orchestra
The death of Cecil the lion may have shocked the world but it is in fact another "animal" that truly faces certain death: the bassoonist. At least, that's what Bram van Sambeek would have you believe. In an effort by Bram van Sambeek to save the future of the bassoon in the orchestra, he has equated the declining popularity of the instrument to that of an animal going extinct. Van Sambeek calls his effort the "Save the Bassoon Fund." Live Jazz at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Embodies ‘The Freedom Principle' Exhibit
In conjunction with the art exhibit 'The Freedom Principle,' the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is presenting an impressive lineup of jazz performances, premieres and multimedia events.
