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Carnegie Hall Postpones Philadelphia Orchestra’s Concert

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The Philadelphia Orchestra has postponed its Jan. 11 performance at Carnegie Hall. The theater noted that due to COVID-related concerns with the orchestra and a large number of singers, the concert will be rescheduled for Feb. 21, 2022. Tickets for the original date will still be honored. The Philadelphia Orchestra was set to be led by Yannick Nézet-Séguin with soloists {…}

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The Masterwork Chorus & Orchestra Cancels Carnegie Hall Concert Due to COVID-19

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The Masterwork Chorus and Orchestra has canceled its Dec. 23 Carnegie Hall concert due to COVID-19. The organization was set to perform all of Part I and festive solos and choruses from Parts II and III of Händel’s “Messiah,” including “Hallelujah,” “The Trumpet Shall Sound,” and “Worthy is the Lamb.” Soloists were set to include soprano Louise Fauteux, mezzo-soprano Alyson {…}

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Carnegie Hall Launches On-Demand Video Network

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(Credit: Carnegie Hall official website) Carnegie Hall has announced the launch of an on-demand video network entitled Carnegie Hall+ that features recorded performances of classical artists that have appeared at the New York’s venue. The platform will include operas from the Salzburger Festspiele and the Bayreuther Festspiele’s 1979-80 staging of Wagner’s “Der Ring des Nibelungen” that was directed by Patrice {…}

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Carnegie Hall 2021-22 Review: Jonas Kaufmann in Recital

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Credit: Jennifer Taylor Way Back Before Times, in Sept. 2019, violin virtuoso Anne-Sophie Mutter stopped mid-concerto to confront an audience member filming during her performance. Her beef with the velvet-chair concert documentarian centered on rudeness, lack of respect, and the fleeting nature of live music. But since there isn’t a second chance to experience the magic once the notes have {…}

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Carnegie Hall To Require Proof of Vaccination

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Carnegie Hall has announced that audience members, artists, and staff will need to show proof of vaccination in order to enter the building. The hall announced the new measures on July 16 noting that the vaccines presented must have been approved by the World Health Organization. Carnegie Hall also noted that it will continue with its standard rigorous cleaning protocols {…}

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Carnegie Hall Cancels Live Performances until April

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Carnegie Hall has canceled all live performances until April 5, 2021. The concert hall said, “We are deeply grateful for the loyalty, support, and commitment you have shown Carnegie Hall. Given current social-distancing protocols related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all in-person events through April 5, 2021. As we navigate the 2020–2021 {…}

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Carnegie Hall Streams Highlights from Joyce DiDonato’s Three Master Classes

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On October 21 at 2:00 p.m. ET, the “Learn with Carnegie Hall” series continues with an episode featuring highlights from acclaimed mezzo-soprano and audience favorite Joyce DiDonato’s three Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute (WMI) master classes. The program will stream on the Hall’s Facebook and YouTube channels. Viewers will be treated to past moments, and performances by rising singers coached {…}