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Alan Gilbert Out, Jaap van Zweden In at New York Philharmonic...Sergiu Celibidache Approves?

A quick word about the just-named, incoming music director of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Jaap van Zweden (pronounced “YEP van ZVAY-den”). This is not the time nor the place to debate the relative merits of the chosen candidate, as set against every other conductor in the world, for two reasons. One, because I have a conflict of interest via my own professional work in classical music (which, from time to time, has included working with the good folks at the Phil). But mainly, it's because the candidate has now been chosen. The selection process is over, and it's time to give him a chance. If we want him to do well--and success for Jaap, remember, means a success for the orchestra and more to enjoy for all of us--then we should let him mount his new podium free of any baggage or prejudgments.
By James Inverne

  • Thierry Fischer Announces Utah Symphony 2016-17 Season?

    Utah Symphony Music Director Thierry Fischer has big plans for the 2016-17 Season. According to the Swiss conductor the Symphony will be shifting its focus back to their world class orchestra in celebration of its 75th anniversary season. For those that can't wait for next year, flutist Emmanuel Pahud will be performing Francois Borne's 19th century arrangement of Bizet's Carmen Fantasy and Marc-André Dalbavie's Flute Concerto with the orchestra this weekend.
    By Shane Jordan

  • Brian Wilson to Tour 'Pet Sounds' One Last Time, Features Boston Pops Orchestra

    It's the final waltz for Mr. Brian Wilson as news came through earlier this week that the Beach Boys founder and leader would be touring Pet Sounds, the groups seminal LP, one last time. Celebrating five decades of its timeless legacy, the tour will stop in Boston to perform with the city's iconic Pops Orchestra.
    By Ian Holubiak