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After 40 Years, Ann Hobson Pilot Retires as Principal Harpist of Boston Symphony Orchestra

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[Ann Hobson Pilot, photo from The Myrtle Hart Society; Ann Hobson Pilot; Johann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Castaldo, Arcangelo Corelli, Claude Debussy, Gabriel Faure, Claude Debussy, Paul Hindemith; Boston Records 1002 (2001)] The June issue of the eNewsletter of The Myrtle Hart Society announces the retirement of African American harpist Ann Hobson Pilot, Principal Harpist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, after a career of 40 years. AnnHobsonPilot.com: “Boston Symphony Orchestra Music Director James Levine and the orchestra are honored to open Carnegie Hall's 119th season with a gala concert on October 1, 2009. Concert highlights include Evgeny Kissin perfroming Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2 in ... Read Full Story

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Boston Symphony Orchestra invites families with kids to enjoy their summer season in Tanglewood

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From: www.bostonfamilylife.com

Looking for someplace new to take the kids this summer that’s both educational and entertaining? How about a day trip to Tanglewood, the pristine summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra ! Tanglewood has special offerings and programs for kids of all ages: Free Lawn Tickets for Children and Young People up to 17 This year, Tanglewood is pleased to offer free lawn tickets for children and young people age 17 and younger. In years past, tickets were available for children 12 and under. Up to four free children's tickets are available per parent/legal guardian per concert at the Tanglewood Box Office on the ... Read Full Story

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Johnstown Symphony Orchestra Programs William Grant Still's 'Suite From The American Scene'

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[ Africa: Piano Music of William Grant Still ; Denver Oldham, piano; Koch 3 7084 2H1 (1991); The American Scene; Manhattan Chamber Orchestra; Margaret Astrup, soprano; Richard Auldon Clark, conductor; Newport Classic NCCD 85596 (1995)] The Tribune-Democrat Johnstown, Pennsylvania Published: May 22, 2009 01:32 pm 'Gala Opening' | Symphony's new season offering place for music lovers BY RUTH RICE “For the 81st year, members of Johnstown Symphony Orchestra will provide a place for music lovers. 'Your Destination for Live Music' is the title of the 2009-10 season for the orchestra. Maestro Istvan Jaray, the symphony’s music director, said the idea came about to encourage ... Read Full Story

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Economy puts US orchestras in the pits

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Cash-strapped orchestras across the United States are under threat, as the economic crisis forces drastic austerity measures to avoid closure. The global economic downturn that has savaged financial institutions and wrecked marquee manufacturing brands is also being felt in brass sections and on conductor's podiums across the country. The depth of the crisis last month forced the Boston Symphony Orchestra -- one of the five most important in the United States -- to cancel a European tour, but smaller philharmonics face the real prospect of a painful diminuendo into extinction. "Despite successes, (the) Portland Symphony Orchestra is fighting for survival," said Alice Kornhauser, a ... Read Full Story

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Youth Symphony Orchestra in Medellín

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Youth Orchestra of Medellin: Founded and directed by Juan Guillermo Ocampo, after 7 years of existence the System of Music Schools and Youth Orchestras of Medellín has become the leading social and musical organization in Colombia. Realizing that education can be the single most important way to transform individuals and societies and adapting the Venezuelan model—a world leader in the field of youth orchestras—the program of youth orchestras in Medellín has transformed the lives of 3,000 children, offering a valuable alternative to life in the streets. Back in 1999, when Medellín was known as the most violent city in the world, no-fee music schools ... Read Full Story

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Symphony, with Levine, opens season

It’s unfair to say, “Grab the boots and raincoat, another soggy Tanglewood season has begun,” without also pointing out that the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s opening-weekend concerts in its Berkshires summer home presage adventurous programming, with internal logic as well as dramatic revelations in musical warhorses. (Besides, Sunday afternoon had fair weather.)

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Levine, BSO give Tchaikovsky fresh life at Tanglewood opener

LENOX - Torrential rains this week threatened to turn Tanglewood into one giant green marsh - before arriving I was told by one local to bring a kayak - and news of recent staff layoffs at the Boston Symphony Orchestra forced by a declining endowment also threatened to dampen spirits in advance of last night’s season opener.

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