Annual Fund: Spring 2022
Annual Fund: Spring 2022
Listening to Ukraine
When Russia invaded Ukraine this winter, orchestras around the world opened their concerts by performing the Ukrainian National Anthem in support of the country. That show of solidarity, while heartening, reminds us that Ukraine’s classical composers and musical contributions are far more significant than many people realize, writes Elena Dubinets, and it’s time for that to change.
Prelude and Table of Contents: Winter 2022
From the Editor Pick your metaphor—roller coaster, crapshoot, whack-a-mole—the sheer unpredictability of the global pandemic and the swift spread of the Omicron variant have forced life once again into a state of near-constant recalibrations, revisions, shutdowns, returns. That’s not to make light of the tragic impact of COVID-19, which is real and heartbreaking. Still, it’s …
Coda: The Virtual Violin
Ray Chen isn’t your standard violin virtuoso. He has carved out a distinctive profile with a longstanding embrace of social media, aiming to make classical music more accessible, more relatable— and still brilliant. Here, Chen writes about how his latest digital project expanded his idea of what a musical community can be.
Guide to Emerging Artists: 2022
Our annual listing of emerging composers, conductors, ensembles, and soloists is inspired by the breadth and sheer volume of young classical talent.
Time Signatures
Composers have never shied from difficult subject matter or recent tragedies, but the period that began in March 2020 has been particularly challenging. Five creators share how they are documenting, reflecting, and responding with new orchestral works.
New World Stages
Many emerging musicians were about to make their marks at orchestras nationwide when the pandemic hit. Some put their careers on pause, while others performed online or used the time to address issues of racial equity and social justice. As concert life gradually returns, what’s next for emerging musicians in today’s shifting landscape?
Transfigured Nights
The pandemic may not be over, but this fall felt different, as fuller indoor concert schedules resumed. A recent concert road trip proved how much in-person concerts have been missed by audiences and musicians alike.
Coping with COVID-19
The League of American Orchestras is helping orchestras by researching and reporting how orchestras—and their audiences—are dealing with the pandemic.