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Art & Culture 4 years ago

Venezuelan refugee orchestra back together after Argentine lockdown

The group -- made up of Venezuelans who fled their country's economic crisis to Argentina -- is preparing for a performance of the Symphonic Little Prince, a symphony they created during the lockdown, and that they released on disc at the end of July.

Art & Culture 5 years ago

Wayang show, orchestra concert for a virus-safe weekend

Stroll down memory lane, enjoy Javanese theater comfortably at home this weekend.

Art & Culture 5 years ago

Rapid COVID-19 tests provide lifeline for London orchestra

A violinist in London's oldest symphony orchestra is delighted that rehearsals have resumed thanks to a rapid, lab-free COVID-19 test that gives the musicians the confidence to work together again.

Art & Culture 5 years ago

Musicians at State Opera play on during Vienna attack

Four musicians from the orchestra of the Vienna State Opera continued to play on Monday night after their audience was told it was not safe to leave because a gunman was on the loose outside.

People 5 years ago

Music, and work, never stop for New York Philharmonic's Borda

Deborah Borda, 71, is used to making history.

Art & Culture 5 years ago

New York Philharmonic cancels 2020-21 season over COVID-19

The New York Philharmonic has cancelled all shows through mid-June 2021 over the coronavirus pandemic, the first time the 178-year-old institution has been forced to scrap an entire season.

Entertainment 5 years ago

‘Rocky’ and ‘Legally Blonde’ to get the ‘films in concert’ treatment

Next summer, fans of "Rocky" and its iconic soundtrack will be able to enjoy concerts performed by a live orchestra.

Art & Culture 5 years ago

Egyptian orchestra for visually-impaired women resumes concerts amid coronavirus

Egypt's Al Nour Wal Amal (light and hope) chamber orchestra, a music group of visually-impaired women, has faced many challenges over the decades, yet none was like this year's pandemic.

Entertainment 5 years ago

Hungarian orchestra conductor invents music-enhancing face mask

When he saw a sea of face masks around Budapest, Hungarian orchestra conductor Ivan Fischer had an idea; turn an unpopular pandemic necessity into a tool of music appreciation.