Columbus, OH

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The Councertgebouw has announced a replacement for the French conductor who is struggling with disclosures of dick-pics that he sent to female musicians. At issue is an ambitious Schoenberg weekend in October:. François-Xavier Roth, who was originally scheduled to conduct these concerts, has decided to withdraw after consultation with the...

F-X Roth is still cancelling

Manchester, NH

The Manchester orchestra has appointed Emily Davis-Robb as co-leader (concertmaster) alongside Roberto Ruisi. She has been, until now, concertmaster of the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra in Norway. She says: ‘Thrilled (and very humbled) to share this news and call Manchester my new second home – 17 years after leaving Chets, I’m...

Halle Orchestra names new leader

The US Sun

A BRITISH woman gang-raped on the streets of Paris after a music festival may have been filmed by her attackers, investigators fear. The tourist was found sobbing in the street in the early hours of Saturday morning after she was assaulted by a gang of hooded men. It follows similar attacks at the event in […]

Brit tourist ‘gang-raped in street by hooded men who filmed attack on their phones as she walked home’ in lawless Paris

We are currently recruiting for a permanent member of our Music Staff team to work as a repetiteur and to coach ROH Principals and Guest Principals to work with the Royal Opera to the highest artistic standards. What you`ll bring:. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate these qualities:

Job of the Week: Repetiteur at Covent Garden

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

The Brazilian Academy of Music mourns the death of pianist Maria Josephina Mignone at the age of 101 years. She founded the “Francisco Mignone Cultural Center and was the premier interpreter of her huband’s works.

Composer’s widow dies, 101

The Sydney Symphony has recruited Simon Cobcroft as Associate Principal Cello. He has been playing until now in the Adelaide Symphony, after a spell in the dreaded Malaysian Philharmonic.

Sydney’s new #2 cello

Santiago, MN

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Peruvian police and mountain rescue workers recovered the body of an American climber who went missing in 2002 as glaciers in Peru's highest mountain and surrounding area continue to retreat. The mummified, skeletal corpse still had well-preserved climbing boots, crampons and clothing, as well as a driver's...

Mummified American Climber Found 22 Years Later in Peru as Glaciers Retreat

Peter Biggs resigned as CEO of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in April, officially ‘for a number of reasons, including health’. It now transpires that he admitted to his board chair ‘grievous errors of judgment’ over renting out his city apartment while claiming expenses for staying at the exclusive Wellington Club.

Orchestra CEO quits over ‘grievous’ misjudgements

The lovely mezzo-soprano Margaret Cable died on Tuesday of complications following surgery. She was 82. Married to the LSO tuba virtuoso John Fletcher (who died in 1987), Cable sang at festivals across Europe and the US and featured on many recordings. Throughout her career she taught at the Royal College of Music, serving for five years as head of vocal studies.

Leading English mezzo, RIP

The Georgian-French pianist was stuck in traffic, late for her July 14. Her stage shoes were useless for walking. Luckily, the kindness of a stranger saved the day.

Khatia borrows man’s shoes to reach her concert

The Week

'Mesmerising' films of children at play around the world from Kharkiv to Mosul

Francis Alÿs: Ricochets – a 'heart-stopping' exhibition at London's Barbican

Parisians joined the city's mayor for a dip in the River Seine, which has been cleaned up in time for the Olympics. It is the first time in about a century people have been allowed to swim in the river, with it set to host open-water swimming and triathalon events as part of the games - which begin next week.

The BBC joins Paris mayor for swim in cleaned-up Seine

Dozens of Indian farm labourers have been freed from slave-like working conditions in northern Italy, police have said. The 33 workers were lured to Italy on the promise of jobs and a better future by two fellow Indian nationals, police say. But instead, they were allegedly forced to work more...

Dozens of Indian workers freed from 'slavery' in Italy

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Peruvian police and mountain rescue workers recovered the body of William Stampfl earlier this month after he went missing in 2002, authorities said.

American mountaineer William Stampfl found mummified 22 years after he vanished in Peru

The death has been announced of the composer and pianist Sarah Gibson, a member of the piano duet Hocket and a core artist of LA-based Piano Spheres, which commissions and promotes new works for piano. The composer Jennifer Higdon writes: ‘What a heartbreaking loss of such a gifted, kind, and...

Cancer claims BBC Proms composer

The company needs small change for the very basics:. We need your help, now more than ever. Whether it’s £15 to provide our Costume department with a month’s supply of thread or £50 to cover the MOTs of our touring trucks, your donation helps us to continue staging epic works that are Made in Wales.

Welsh National Opera issues desperate appeal

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The tourist fell ill while on a trip to the famous volcano's southern side as temperatures sore across southern Europe and rescuers warn about the dangers of high temperatures and humidity for tourists

American tourist dies suddenly during visit to Sicily’s Mount Etna as eruption fears spark ‘red alert’

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Czechs crack on with new concert hall

They broke ground today on the new concert hall in Ostrava. The eastern...

Czechs crack on with new concert hall

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