For eight decades, the Cheltenham Music Festival has been a cornerstone of Britain’s classical music calendar, nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire. This storied festival has built its reputation not only by presenting world-class performances but also by championing new works from internationally renowned composers. The festival’s commitment to contemporary music was READ MORE

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Ming, a Music and Philosophy student at the University of Pittsburgh, used our cello lesson time this week to videotape an interview for his “Music Culture and History” course. The class explores classical concerts in Pittsburgh and discusses performances around the world. The group attended Madama Butterfly at Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center, and much of this READ MORE

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Sonja Thoms is expanding the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra’s community presence through an innovative outreach strategy. Building on her decades of experience with the League of American Orchestras, Thoms recently established the WSO Community Choir, which will make its debut performing alongside the Symphony this season. Her plans include bringing the established Wheeling Youth Orchestra under READ MORE

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