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NEWS ABOUT: New York Philharmonic

New York Philharmonic stories: 8 news summaries

Chinese Virtuoso Conducts Assault on Glass Ceiling

Classical superstar Xian Zhang is young, energetic—and a woman

Jan 8, 09 11:50 AM CST
(Newser) - In the traditional world of classical music, no area has been less hospitable to women than the conductor’s platform. So it’s remarkable that one of the world’s hottest maestros is not just a woman, but a 35-year-old from China—Xian Zhang, associate conductor at the New York... More »

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China • music • classical music • Chinese women • New York Philharmonic • orchestra • conductor • Xian Zhang • wowOwow

 Muti to Lead Chicago Symphony 

Italian personality had been pursued by NY orchestra, others

May 5, 08 2:23 PM CDT
(Newser) - After four years of searching for a new music director, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra has finally found its man: Italian maestro Riccardo Muti. He will take over for the 2010-11 season on a five-year contract. In September, Muti rejected the idea of an American music directorship because of hefty administrative... More »

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music • Chicago • classical music • New York Philharmonic • Riccardo Muti • Chicago Symphony Orchestra • Teatro Alla Scala

Dressed-Up Pyongyang Hid Grim Reality

N. Korean capital masked poverty for
NY Philharmonic's visit

Mar 10, 08 3:05 PM CDT
(Newser) - North Korea's capital was prettied up last month to show off the country's nonexistent prosperity to the New York Philharmonic and the accompanying press corps, the LA Times reports. The visitors to Pyongyang ate luxurious meals in newly painted hotels, but after they finished, the lights went out. "As... More »

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North Korea • propaganda • Pyongyang • Communism • Kim Jong Il • Kim Il Sung • New York Philharmonic • humanitarian aid

Clapton Invited to Pyongyang

North Korea invites
old Slowhand for
landmark concert

Feb 27, 08 11:41 AM CST
(Newser) - Kim Jong Il is a diehard Elvis fan, but the Great Leader's son is seriously into Eric Clapton, which could be why North Korea has invited Old Slowhand to play a concert in Pyongyang. Though the New York Philharmonic performed there yesterday, a Clapton appearance  would mark the first time... More »

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North Korea • Pyongyang • rock and roll • Eric Clapton • Kim Jong Il • New York Philharmonic • cultural diplomacy • Kim Jong Chol • Old Slowhand • Korean State Symphony

Philharmonic Wows North Korea

New York orchestra wins ovation after landmark performance

Feb 26, 08 7:16 AM CST
(Newser) - The New York Philharmonic received a huge ovation in Pyongyang tonight after a concert that marked the first thaw in cultural relations between the US and North Korea in 50 years. The performance—which included the countries' national anthems, a Korean folk song, and works by Gershwin, Dvorak, Wagner, and... More »

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music • North Korea • Condoleezza Rice • classical music • Christopher Hill • Pyongyang • New York Philharmonic • Lorin Maazel • cultural diplomacy

Are They Playing His Song?

New York Philharmonic arrives in Pyongyang

Feb 25, 08 5:00 PM CST
(Newser) - As the New York Philharmonic arrived in Pyongyang today, Kim Jong-Il still hadn't indicated whether he would attend the orchestra's historic concert, Reuters reports. ”It's kind of a win-win for Kim Jong-Il,” says a scholar of North Korean propaganda, because the visit will likely be portrayed as a... More »

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North Korea • Kim Jong Il • New York Philharmonic

North Korea Preps for Visit From NY Philharmonic

Pyongyang tears down anti-US posters in lead-up to concert

Feb 24, 08 3:00 PM CST
(Newser) - Pyongyang may be shedding some of its anti-US propaganda in preparation for the New York Philharmonic's arrival tomorrow, but many worry Dvorak symphonies Tuesday for the elite will prove an ineffectual olive branch during a time of nuclear negotiations. Pshaw, an assistant secretary of state tells the LA Times:... More »

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music • North Korea • propaganda • classical music • Pyongyang • New York Philharmonic • Zarin Mehta • posters

NY Philharmonic to Play N. Korea

Musical diplomacy may help, says ambassador

Dec 10, 07 9:01 AM CST
(Newser) - The New York Philharmonic plans a historic Pyongyang concert in February, giving Kim Jong Il occasion to dig out his fanciest tracksuit—and further defrosting US relations with the onetime axis of evil member. “We haven’t even had Ping-Pong diplomacy with these people,” said ambassador Christopher Hill.... More »

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China • North Korea • diplomacy • Soviet Union • Christopher Hill • Pyongyang • Kim Jong Il • New York Philharmonic • Ping Pong diplomacy

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