Opera
Paul Meecham to Depart Boston to Lead Utah Symphony and Opera in July
John Cage Award 2016: Joan La Barbara Receives $50,000 from Foundation for Contemporary Arts
On January 19th, the Foundation for Contemporary Arts announced its 2016 award recipients. Although this year the FCA has honored a series of artists in a variety of categories and disciplines, perhaps the most prestigious of FCA's awards, the John Cage Award, was presented to composer and sound artist Joan La Barbara. The biennial award, which is accompanied by a $50,000 prize from the FCA, is awarded to visionary artists and composers who reflect the "spirit of John Cage". Joan La Barbara receives the $50,000 cash prize as per the John Cage Award 2016 for her use of extended vocal technique in both her compositions and premieres of notable works. Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal Signs with Decca Records
After making music together of more the 20-years, Decca decided in the early 2000's that it was time to end their relationship with the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal in the face of an ever-changing music industry. According to the latest industry news updates, however, the famous orchestra is once again recording new albums with the record company after signing a new 5-year deal. First on the block will be the OSM's recording of Arthur Honegger and Jacques Ibert's 'L'Aiglon,' set to be released on Decca/Universal Music Classics on March 4, 2016.
