Gabriela Lena Frank's first opera, in its Met debut, sees late Mexican painter Frida Kahlo leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead to be reunited with her husband and fellow artist Diego Rivera.
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Thomas led the San Francisco Symphony from 1995 to 2020, helping to establish its reputation as a world-class orchestra. In 2021, he was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, a type of brain cancer.
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The Pulitzer-winning composer, whose unconventional music reflects the rugged landscapes he lives in, talks about his relationship to nature and his new piece Horizon.
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Linguist and New York Times columnist John McWhorter joins pianist Lara Downs to explore the history of American music as a joyful noise, even in the toughest times.
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Classical 101The OSU School of Music’s World Music Showcase will feature an interactive exploration of music, stories and dancing from Africa, South America, the Carribean, Iran and the U.S.
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Classical 101The innovative Brooklyn-based new music duo eco|tonal makes its home in the musical space where contemporary classical music meets jazz. eco|tonal performs Mythologies Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. in the Green Room of the Short North’s Garden Theatre.
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