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Metropolitan Opera's James Levine Could Conduct for More Seasons With Adjusted Medications

Old age and the onset of a degenerative illness haven't slowed down long-time Metropolitan Opera conductor James Levine, whose battle with Parkinson's Disease may have forced him into retirement. Per the prognosis of Levine's neurologist, his symptoms could be alleviated with a simple change in dosage of his medication.
By Ian Holubiak

  • REVIEW: Leon Botstein's The Orchestra Now All Thumbs-Up, in 'Beethoven's Likes' at Carnegie

    The Orchestra Now (TON) is simple in its message and delivery: bringing orchestral music to new ears. These ears, though, are of a more youthful generation, or at least that was the demographic of Friday night's performance at Carnegie Hall, January 29. Real classical--heavy in its presence, unyielding in its impact--is what provides the foundation for music with substance. Apropos, Leon Botstein led a pitch-perfect program of Cherubini curio and Beethoven warhorse, buttressed by premieres of Ferdinand Ries and one Anton Reicha.
    By Ian Holubiak

  • Paul Meecham to Depart Boston to Lead Utah Symphony and Opera in July

    Baltimore Symphony President and CEO Paul Meecham will step down from his chair after a decade to assume the same post with the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera in July. He will succeed Patricia A. Richards, who is serving as the interim president.
    By Ian Holubiak