Opera
'New York Philharmonic Names Jaap van Zweden as Next Music Director Post-Alan Gilbert
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'New York Philharmonic Premieres 'Beethoven Violin Concerto & Bruckner' Starting Jan. 27
Tomorrow, Jan. 27, Juanjo Mena and the New York Philharmonic begin a four-night engagement of Beethoven's Violin Concerto & Bruckner at David Geffen Hall. Violinist James Ehnes, who's playing of Beethoven's "Mount Everest of violin concertos" has garnered much praise, will be the premiere soloist for each evening. -
'Former Metropolitan Opera Singer, Philip Bologna, Sings to Schoolchildren on Bus Route
For now-retired opera singer Philip Bologna, his talent as a tenor brought him across the world and to many audiences. Though he may not be singing professionally anymore, he is singing to a much younger audience, to schoolchildren on his bus route in Rochester. Have no fear though, as Philip Bologna, 63, states he enjoys every minute of what he does.
