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STATEMENT FROM THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS’ ASSOCIATION (SOMA) Australia’s professional orchestral musicians stand in solidarity with and in admiration of our colleagues in the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. For too long we have witnessed the musicians of the mighty MSO hamstrung and diminished by decisions beyond their control and...

Australian orchestras pile in on Melbourne management

The death has been announced of John Dean, long-serving principal viola of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra in his birthplace, Perth. During his studies in the UK he played in the London Mozart Players, the English Sinfonia and the Philharmonia. Dean played in WASO for 33 years. He was also...

Perth principal RIP, 90

My Lebrecht Interview with Wasfi Kani presents a woman of colour at war with the old school ties who control British opera. Wasfi is the first to admit she’s not an easy person to get on with – the last place she worked she took away all the furniture and fittings. But she has created more opera companies than anyone in memory and she has brought opera to some of the most desperate and despised members of a fractured swociety.

How to rile the white, male opera establishment

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The Grammy-winner is remembered for his work with Snarky Puppy and Kirk Franklin.

Grammy Winning Musician Dies After Suffering Stroke in 2023: Shaun Martin Was 45

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has erased the names of board members from its website, along with all contact details, as an unnamed external investigator goes to work examining the organisation’s handling of a pro-Palestine pianist. Don’t try to ring the switchboard. They are not taking calls. The orchestra...

Melbourne heads for the bunkers

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

The world’s most productive conducting teacher celebrated his latest birthday this weekend – with a concert, of course. If you follow through the Instagram chain, you will find ex-pupil Mikko Franck bashing the percussion.

Jorma Panula turns 94

Deep Purple is a British rock band formed in 1968, known for their influential role in the development of hard rock and heavy metal. Their classic lineup featured Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), Ian Gillan (vocals), Roger Glover (bass), Jon Lord (keyboards), and Ian Paice (drums). The band is celebrated for their powerful performances and iconic songs such as “Smoke on the Water,” “Highway Star,” and “Child in Time.” Deep Purple’s innovative blend of heavy guitar riffs and classical keyboard arrangements helped shape the sound of 1970s rock. They have undergone numerous lineup changes but remain active and influential in rock music.

10 Best Deep Purple Songs of All Time

The orchestra management has issued a brutal demand to Michael Lam, 63, oboist and cor anglais player, to attend a reaudition or be dismissed without pension. The orchestra’s MD, Ofer Amsalem, wrote to him that he had failed a probationary three months after music director, Julian Rachlin, criticised his playing. The only option now was to play an audition for his own job, as other players are having to do.

Jerusalem Symphony humiliates senior player

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

The Ensemble Intercontemporain has announced the death of Maryvonne Le Dizès, a violinist in the group for more than two decades and soloist in several concerts conducted by Pierre Boulez. The fist woman to win the Paganini Competition, she performed the UK premiere of Luciano Berio’s Corale in a...

A Boulez violinist dies

Robert Peter Munves, a record executive who made millions out of old classics, died this week at the age of 97. Munves walked around with the Columbia and RCA catalogues in his head. He reinvented them as Mozart’s Greatest Hits and Switched-On Bach, using flashy covers and bargain-basement prices. ‘You can call me the P.T. Barnum of the classics,’ he liked to say. He signed letters with all three initials: RPM. ‘They are on every phonograph record,’ he said.

Record legend dies, 97

Here is a local review by Peter Marsh in the Totnes Pulse of the substitute ‘festival’ put on by the Dartington Estate after the traditional event was driven into exile. After the demise of the long-established Dartington music summer school in its usual form, a new version of the festival took place last week. ChoralFest was organised by the Dartington Hall Trust (the charity running Dartington) as a “differently-formatted” version of an event it chose last year to discontinue, on the grounds of high costs and the charity’s own dire financial state.

Dartington is in the dumps

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In the timeline of Bob Dylan’s career, numerous events mark major milestones: his debut self-titled album, his electric performance at the Newport Folk Festival, and countless others. However, one of the more transformative moments in Dylan’s storied career was when he danced with death in a 1966 motorcycle accident.

On This Day in 1966, Bob Dylan Nearly Died in a Motorcycle Accident

The Europäischen Komponistenpreis 2024 has been awarded to a young Turk, Ege Gür. He is 26. Berlin’s Culture Secretary Sarah Wedl-Wilson presented the 5,000 euros award to the composer on Monday in the Berlin Konzerthaus. Gür’s latest orchestral work ‘the image of the invisible’ commemorates victims of...

Turk wins European composer award

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

Fifty years ago, Bob Dylan returned to touring after an eight-year hiatus. Dylan broke his neck in a motorcycle accident in 1966 and his return reunited him with The Band for 30 concerts. The historic 1974 arena tour has been captured in a sprawling 431-song box set collection, The 1974 Live Recordings. It arrives September 20 with a colored vinyl version available via Jack White’s Third Man Records.

4 Essential Tracks from Bob Dylan and The Band

Piano players are essential to many music genres, including classical, jazz, blues, and contemporary music. Their skills range from intricate classical compositions to improvisational jazz solos and expressive pop ballads. Pianists often serve as the backbone of musical arrangements, providing harmonic structure, melody, and rhythm. Their performances can range from solo piano pieces to collaborative works with other musicians or orchestras. The versatility of the piano allows players to explore a wide range of styles and techniques, making it a central instrument in both traditional and modern music. The artistry and technical proficiency of piano players contribute significantly to the richness and diversity of musical expression.

15 Best Piano Players of All Time

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The San Francisco Symphony and outgoing music director Esa-Pekka Salonen have recruited the following new musicians for the coming season:. Anne Richardson, associate principal cello; Davis You fourth chair cello; Bowen Ha fourth chair bass; Orion Miller section bass, and Jeein Kim section first violin. Also signing up are bass...

Five new strings join San Francisco Symphony

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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LSO puts Spaniard in the works

Spanish cellist Salvador Bolón has begun playing...

LSO puts Spaniard in the works

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