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Cate Blanchett Defends ‘Tar’ From Symphony Conductor’s Criticism
- Vitriolic criticism from famous conductor Marin Alsop about the film Tar has provoked a reaction from the film’s star, Cate Blanchett. Speaking to BBC Radio 4 on Thursday, Blanchett snapped back at Alsop, who told The Sunday Times earlier this week that Tár, a story about a world-renowned conductor who faces allegations of sexual misconduct involving female victims, […]
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Female conductor referenced in TÁR slams the film as 'anti-woman'
Renowned conductor Marin Alsop says the film offended her "as a woman," "as a conductor," and "as a lesbian."
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Female Conductor Referenced in ‘TAR’ Slams Film as ‘Anti-Woman’ for Making Lead Character an Abuser
Koussevitzky Prize-winner Marin Alsop explained why she found the film "heartbreaking"
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Female Conductor Mentioned in ‘TÁR’ Slams Film as ‘Anti-Woman’
"I was offended as a woman, I was offended as a conductor, I was offended as a lesbian," Marin Alsop said.
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Conductor Namechecked by Cate Blanchett in ‘Tár’ Slams Film
Marin Alsop, the female conductor namechecked by Cate Blanchett in her latest film “Tár,” has slammed the project, saying it offended her “as a woman… as a conductor…as a lesbian.” Blanchett is already being tipped for an Oscar for her performance as Lydia Tár, a lesbian conductor who is accused of being abusive towards young […]
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5 things to know about Jonathon Heyward, the BSO’s newly appointed music director
BALTIMORE — Jonathon Heyward, who will take the top baton at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in the fall of 2023, is a charismatic 29-year-old with long, loose curls. As befits a conductor, he has oversized, expressive hands and an easygoing manner. Heyward, who will become the BSO’s first music director of color in its 106-year history, met Thursday afternoon for 30 minutes with a handful of ...
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Five things to know about Jonathon Heyward, the BSO’s newly appointed music director
Jonathon Heyward, who will take the top baton as music director at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in the fall of 2023, is a charismatic 29-year-old with long, loose curls. As befits a conductor, he has oversized, expressive hands and an easygoing manner. Heyward, who will become the BSO’s first music director of color in its 106-year history, met with a handful of reporters Thursday ...
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BSO hits a pitch-perfect note | COMMENTARY
With Baltimore caught up in a cacophony of conflicts over the quality of its public schools, the safety of its streets, a shrinking population and what to do about young Black men squeegeeing car windshields for tips, how delightful to hear that the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has named Jonathon Heyward as its next music director. Mr. Heyward, 29, will likely be the only Black American ...
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Jonathon Heyward named BSO music director, replacing Marin Alsop and becoming only Black conductor to helm major U.S. symphony orchestra
Jonathon Heyward, the 29-year-old classical music phenom whose skill on the conductor’s podium has generated international headlines, was named Thursday as the next music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. When Heyward begins his five-year contract in the fall of 2023, he will be the only Black American conductor leading a major U.S. symphony orchestra and just the second in ...
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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra appoints Mark C. Hanson, ‘a giant in the industry,’ as its next president
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday appointed Mark C. Hanson, the former head of the San Francisco Orchestra and a leader one musician described as “a giant in the industry,” as its next president and CEO. Hanson, 48, who already has led two orchestras larger than the BSO, will begin his new job April 21. He succeeds Peter Kjome, who announced his resignation as the BSO’s ...
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Heavy-hitters of classical music coming to Kansas City for Harriman-Jewell Series
Broadway star Renée Elise Goldsberry, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, conductor Riccardo Muti and more will be heading to KC concert halls next season. Here are the details.
