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The Guarneri Quartet Exits After 45 Years
After 45 years of music making and three of the original four members still going strong, the Guarneri Quartet is ready to stand for its last curtain call in 2009. more...
YouTube Symphony Orchestra Members Chosen
After months of receiving and judging video submissions, the auditions are over and the YouTube Symphony Orchestra announced its final roster on March 2. more...
Dutch-born Edo de Waart is scheduled to replace Andreas Delfs as the Milwaukee Symphony's Music Director, and will begin phasing in over the next couple of years. more...
Asian Orchestra to Visit Britain
The long-closed country of North Korea recently approved its orchestra's tour to England, due in part to a soccer match that took place 41 years ago. more...
American Orchestra in North Korea
Classical music takes a stab at diplomacy as the New York Philharmonic plans a tour of North Korea, hoping to improve relations between two hostile nations. more...
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By: Kate Rodriguez
Founded just four years ago, the Pocket Philharmonic ("die taschenphilharmonie") is quickly making a name for itself in Munich's busy classical music scene. more...
This extraordinary group of outstanding musicians from all over the world unite for performances that promote peace and understanding. more...
By: Kelley Huston
Most people find orchestra music tedious. However, with an understanding of the complexity of the instrument families enjoyment can occur. more...
Siam Chamber Orchestra's Inaugural Concert
By: John Howe
Mozart's Jupiter, Clarinet Concerto, Sinfonio Concertante and the Marriage of Figaro overture were a fitting first performance of the Siam Chamber Orchestra. more...
IVASI Helps Musicians Win Auditions
By: Joe Lam
Interactive Video Audition Service International (IVASI) is a unique interactive video guide designed to help Orchestral musicians win auditions. more...
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