With her husband, the violinist Robert Mann, she mentored young classical musicians and administered the Naumburg Foundation’s storied annual awards. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Classical Music”
4 Things to Do This Weekend
By Gotham Rex on December 16, 2021
Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually and in person in New York City. Source: New York Times
Two New York Orchestras Return With Acts of Renewal
By Gotham Rex on October 20, 2021
Classical music’s live performance comeback continued with concerts by the Orchestra of St. Luke’s and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Source: New York Times
Review: Carnegie Hall Reopens With a Blaze From Philadelphia
By Gotham Rex on October 8, 2021
After a 572-day closure, the hall was lit by a vibrant concert from the Philadelphia Orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Source: New York Times
The Philharmonic Is Out of Its Hall This Year. It Doesn’t Pack Light.
By Gotham Rex on October 1, 2021
With David Geffen Hall under renovation, the orchestra — and eight of its cellos, six double basses, six timpani and two grand pianos — must move from hall to hall. Source: New York Times
The Met Opera Races to Reopen After Months of Pandemic Silence
By Gotham Rex on September 10, 2021
The company, which faced steep losses after the pandemic forced it to shut down on March 12, 2020, is working to lure operagoers back to its 3,800-seat theater. Source: New York Times
Alberto Vilar, Arts Patron Convicted of Fraud, Dies at 80
By Gotham Rex on September 8, 2021
An opera fan, he used the riches from his investment business to fuel a spending spree at opera companies and other cultural organizations. But many of his pledges went unfulfilled. Source: New York Times
Classical Music Looks Ahead to a Fall in Flux
By Gotham Rex on September 6, 2021
How will performances feel in the midst of pandemic regulations? Will institutions respond in actions, not just words, to calls for racial equity? Source: New York Times
Review: The Met Opera Reunites, With Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’
By Gotham Rex on September 5, 2021
After a year and a half, the company’s forces came together for an outdoor performance of the sprawling, ecstatic symphony. Source: New York Times
Broadway Audiences Will Need Proof of Vaccination and Masks
By Gotham Rex on July 30, 2021
Children under 12, who cannot be vaccinated, can show a negative test to attend. But the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall plan to bar them for now. Source: New York Times
The Accusations Against Scott Stringer
By Gotham Rex on May 10, 2021
Jean Kim talks about her sexual misconduct allegations against the New York City comptroller, who is running for mayor. Source: New York Times
Martin Bookspan, Cultured Voice of Lincoln Center Telecasts, Dies at 94
By Gotham Rex on May 8, 2021
The longtime announcer for “Live From Lincoln Center,” he said he wanted his audience “to become involved, to love what they’re hearing.” Source: New York Times
Theodore Lambrinos, Baritone With a Zest for the Road, Dies at 85
By Gotham Rex on April 27, 2021
Mr. Lambrinos sang performances at the Metropolitan Opera and was a stalwart of New York Grand Opera. He died of Covid-related pneumonia. Source: New York Times
Tanglewood Is Back This Summer, With Beethoven and Yo-Yo Ma
By Gotham Rex on April 8, 2021
Closed last year, the Boston Symphony’s warm-weather home in the Berkshires will host an abbreviated six-week season. Source: New York Times
Paul Laubin, 88, Dies; Master of Making Oboes the Old-Fashioned Way
By Gotham Rex on March 29, 2021
He learned the craft from his father and continued to make his instruments by hand. Laubin oboes are cherished for their dark and rich tone. Source: New York Times