Marin Alsop Named Principal Guest Conductor of Philadelphia Orchestra

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Marin Alsop has been appointed as Principal Guest Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra for a three-year term beginning in the 2024–25 season. Alsop will lead the orchestra in multiple subscription concerts, special events, annual summer residencies, and national and international tours, starting with a tour of China in 2024. In a statement, Alsop said, “Working with the incredible musicians of {…}

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Marin Alsop to Lead ‘Festival of Voices’ with Choral Arts Society of Washington

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(Credit: Grant Leighton) The Choral Arts Society of Washington is set to present “Festival of Voices” on Nov. 8, 2023. The showcase, which will honor the work of such composers as Walton and Roxana Panufnik will be presented in collaboration with the British Embassy Washington. “We are absolutely thrilled to partner with the British Embassy Washington and present this celebration {…}

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Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra Names Marin Alsop New Artistic & Chief Conductor

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The Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra (NOSPR) has named Marin Alsop as its new Artistic Director and Chief Conductor. She will will assume the directorship during the 2023-24 season and will work closely with NOSPR’s General and Programme Director, Ewa Bogusz-Moore, to shape the Orchestra’s program and enhance its national and international reputation. During the first season of her tenure, {…}

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Marin Alsop Calls Award-Winning Film ‘Tár’ Offensive

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Marin Alsop is taking aim at the Golden Globe-nominated film “Tár” in a new interview with Time U.K. The conductor told the British news source, “I was offended: I was offended as a woman, I was offended as a conductor, I was offended as a lesbian.” Alsop noted that a lot of the movie had parallels with her life but {…}

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Marin Alsop Named 2022 Harman/Eisner Artist in Residence at Aspen Institute

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The Aspen Institute Arts Program has announced that Marin Alsop will serve as its 2021-22 Harman/Eisner Artist in Residence. In the role, Alsop will participate in programming and additional activities in Aspen, New York, Washington DC, and elsewhere. In a statement, she said, “I am thrilled and honored to have this year-long opportunity to join thought leaders to discuss issues {…}

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Yannick Nézet-Séguin & Marin Alsop Leads Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s 2020 Season

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The Saratoga Performing Arts Center has announced its 2020 Classical Season. While there will be a number of chamber concerts and movie screenings, for the purposes of this article we will only announce the vocal performances. Yannick Nézet-Séguin will conduct the Philadelphia Orchestra, Albany Pro Musica and the Pro Musica International Festival Chorus in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. The concert {…}

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Marin Alsop Set For International Tour of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony

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(Credit: Grant Leighton) Conductor Marin Alsop is set to launch a year-long cycle of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony around the world as part of her celebration of the 250th anniversary of the famed composer’s birth. She opens her international tour with a performance of the Ninth Symphony at Sao Paolo on Dec. 12-15, 2019, with a new Brazilian-Portugese adaptation. This series {…}

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Marin Alsop, Leonardo Capalbo, Anne Sofie von Otter, & Julie Fuchs Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Audiences are in for several comedies this week as well as rarely performed works. New releases also include star-studded casts as well as rising stars. Here is a look at what to stream or watch this week! Candide The LSO releases a new recording of Bernstein’s iconic work conducted by Marin Alsop. The new version was captured during celebratory concerts {…}

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Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship Announces 2024-26 Fellow & Award Recipients

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(Photos courtesy: TACF) The Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship has named Alena Hron of the Czech Republic as its 2024-26 Fellow. It also announced the start of the Richmond Symphony Conducting Apprenticeship. Along with Hron, Nefeli Chadouli of Greece has been selected as an Associate Fellow. Award Recipients include Jessica Altarriba, Cuba, Hannah Howard Andresen, Denmark, Micah Gleason, U.S.A, and Karen {…}

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Marin Alsop Named Principal Guest Conductor of Philadelphia Orchestra

Marin Alsop to Lead ‘Festival of Voices’ with Choral Arts Society of Washington

Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra Names Marin Alsop New Artistic & Chief Conductor

Marin Alsop Calls Award-Winning Film ‘Tár’ Offensive

Marin Alsop Named 2022 Harman/Eisner Artist in Residence at Aspen Institute

Yannick Nézet-Séguin & Marin Alsop Leads Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s 2020 Season

Marin Alsop Set For International Tour of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony

Marin Alsop, Leonardo Capalbo, Anne Sofie von Otter, & Julie Fuchs Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship Announces 2024-26 Fellow & Award Recipients