The symphony orchestras of both Chicago (HERE) and St. Louis (HERE) announced their respective 2012/2013 seasons. Each was interesting and noteworthy, but in very different ways. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2012
LA Phil and Pacific Symphony both announce 2012/2013 seasons
The Los Angeles Philharmonic announced their 2012/2013 season today. Details can be found HERE. I haven’t had the time to peruse it in detail yet, so the bulk of my commentary is forthcoming. I did notice that the first subscription concerts for the season include: Los Angeles Philharmonic Gustavo Dudamel, conductor Ravel Pavane pour une infante défunte … Continue reading
An old soldier: the Mahler 9th as done by Dudamel & the LA Phil
Clearly, Mahler was a guy who liked to think and compose about death. Musical allusions to it show up in all of his works being performed as part of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s “Mahler Project” (some may quibble about Songs of the Wayfarer, but if you’re singing about putting a red-hot knife in your breast, … Continue reading
It’s official: Nitzan Haroz will be the new Principal Trombone of the LA Phil
As I mentioned in late November 2011, Nitzan Haroz — Principal Trombone of the Philadelphia Orchestra — was offered the same job with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. A little over two months later, he decided to take it. Late yesterday, Peter Dobrin of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Mr. Haroz has officially accepted the position. … Continue reading
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