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LA Philharmonic Responds to False X-Twitter Account

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The LA Philharmonic has responded to the false X-Twitter page that falsely announced Zubin Meta’s death. The orchestra said on its X-Twitter page, “It’s come to our attention that there is an account that is spreading misinformation. The LA Phil is in no way associated with the account laphilnews, and no information it posts should be viewed as coming from {…}

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SNL Shades Timothée Chalamet Over Controversial Opera & Ballet Comments

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(Credit: NBC/SNL) Saturday Night Live (SNL) has shaded Timothée Chalamet after he said “No One Cares” about opera and ballet in a town hall for Variety and CNN. During the “Weekend Update” segment anchor Colin Jost said, “Timothée Chalamet is being criticized by major opera and ballet organizations after he said that no one cares about those art forms. Chalamet {…}

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Amid Controversy, 2019 Timothée Chalamet Video Resurfaces, Actor Calls Opera ‘Outdated’

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After a clip of Timothée Chalamet saying “no one cares” about opera went viral, a new clip from the Graham Norton show has resurfaced in which Chalamet called opera an “outdated art form.” The clip, from 2019, saw the actor state, “I love movies. I love acting. I love going to movies. I was kinda getting scared when I was {…}

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Following Anna Netrebko’s Cancelation, Boos Erupt at Wiener Staatsoper’s Replacement Soprano

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On March 2, the Wiener Staatsoper audience booed upon hearing that Anna Netrebko had canceled a performance of “Nabucco.” According to reports the opera house did not announce the cancelation before the performance. Management announced the cast change only after audiences were seated and paid upwards of 500 euros to hear Netrebko. As a result, audiences erupted in boos throughout {…}

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Philip Glass Cancels World Premiere Symphony at the Kennedy Center

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Philip Glass has pulled his new symphony from the National Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming June concerts at the Kennedy Center. The famed composer released a letter stating, “After thoughtful consideration, I have decided to withdraw my Symphony No. 15 “Lincoln” from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Symphony No. 15 is a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, and the {…}