St. Thomas Church in New York is considering closing its renowned boarding school for choristers, one of only a few in the world, because of financial woes. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Classical Music”
New York Philharmonic Was Once All-Male. Now, Women Outnumber Men.
By Gotham Rex on November 22, 2022
The New York Philharmonic, which was an all-male bastion for most of its 180 years of existence, currently has 45 women and 44 men. Source: New York Times
How a Producer of Concerts in Crypts and Catacombs Spends His Sundays
By Gotham Rex on October 29, 2022
Andrew Ousley, a classical music and hamburger devotee, will often run in the park or eat at Raoul’s, a nostalgic favorite. Source: New York Times
David Geffen Hall, Notoriously Jinxed, Is Reborn Again
By Gotham Rex on September 29, 2022
David Geffen Hall, the New York Philharmonic’s Lincoln Center home, is reopening after a $550 million renovation aimed at breaking its acoustic curse — and adding a dash of glamour. Source: New York Times
What to Expect as New York Faces a Potential Fiscal Crisis
By Gotham Rex on September 23, 2022
The pandemic-driven downturn may mean service cuts and tough decisions for City Hall. Source: New York Times
Live Performance Is Back. But Audiences Have Been Slow to Return.
By Gotham Rex on August 21, 2022
Attendance lagged in the comeback season, as the challenges posed by the coronavirus persisted. Presenters hope it was just a blip. Source: New York Times
The Robin to Trump’s Batman Is Expected to Make a Plea Deal
By Gotham Rex on August 18, 2022
Allen Weisselberg, who is poised to plead guilty in a tax scheme today, has been called a loyal soldier to Donald Trump. Source: New York Times
Martin C. Dreiwitz, Who Took Student Musicians on World Tours, Dies at 91
By Gotham Rex on June 30, 2022
He combined his love for travel and music to turn the Long Island Youth Orchestra into a globe-trotting powerhouse. Source: New York Times
Carnegie Hall Musters Stars for a Benefit Concert for Ukraine
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2022
Headliners from the fields of classical music, jazz and Broadway joined forces to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and show solidarity with its victims. Source: New York Times
Fun Things to Do in N.Y.C. This May 2022
By Gotham Rex on May 5, 2022
Want to see a comedy show, or drop in on a film series? Do you need kid-friendly event? Our critics offer their favorite picks. Source: New York Times
Carnegie Hall Announces Its 2022-23 Season
By Gotham Rex on April 26, 2022
The presenter is planning a return to full-scale programming for its 2022-23 season. Our critics and writers chose 15 highlights. Source: New York Times
Joyce DiDonato Wants Music to ‘Build a Paradise for Today’
By Gotham Rex on April 22, 2022
The star mezzo-soprano’s album and concert program “Eden” addresses climate change by planting seeds both real and metaphorical. Source: New York Times
Franz Mohr, Piano Tuner to the Stars, Is Dead at 94
By Gotham Rex on April 15, 2022
“I play more in Carnegie Hall than anybody else,” he said of his career adjusting instruments for Horowitz, Gould and others, “but I have no audience.” Source: New York Times
Trinity Church’s Conductor Put on Leave Amid Investigation
By Gotham Rex on March 13, 2022
Julian Wachner has been accused of sexually assaulting a Juilliard School employee during a music festival in 2014. He denies the accusation. Source: New York Times
Valery Gergiev, a Putin Supporter, Will Not Conduct at Carnegie Hall
By Gotham Rex on February 24, 2022
The star maestro, scheduled to lead three high-profile Vienna Philharmonic concerts this week, will not appear after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Source: New York Times