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primephonic: Classical Music's Service for All Seasons

Until now, alas, classical musical had been more than a little late to the revolution. No, not a televised one; the online revolution--that digi-revolt against all the real, tactile records (and tapes) of some 1000 years of performance practice proper. Blame the medium, not the message, though. Lo, about an hour south of Amsterdam, one dutiful Dutch downloading distributor would soon oblige: primephonic.
  • What's Going on with the Musical 'Nerds' and its Finances?

    There appears to be a potential scandal brewing on Broadway or, at the very least, a lot of questions have been asked since the surprise March 8th postponement slash cancellation of the planned musical about the rivalry between Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. It turns out that the musical comedy Nerds may have left town in the middle of the night without leaving its creditors a forwarding address.
  • Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award Names Dallas Symphony's Karina Canellakis

    Earlier this month it was announced that Karina Canellakis would step down as assistant conductor to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Now, Ms. Canellakis is the recipient of the coveted Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award.