Read more New York Philharmonic stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/18566/new-york-philharmonic.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 5:41:16 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/47359/chinese-virtuoso-conducts-assault-on-glass-ceiling.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIn 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 Philharmonic. “Having an...http://www.newser.com/story/47359/chinese-virtuoso-conducts-assault-on-glass-ceiling.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 08 Jan 2009 11:50:02 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/26583/muti-to-lead-chicago-symphony.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAfter 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...http://www.newser.com/story/26583/muti-to-lead-chicago-symphony.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 05 May 2008 14:23:18 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/21201/dressed-up-pyongyang-hid-grim-reality.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNorth 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 soon...http://www.newser.com/story/21201/dressed-up-pyongyang-hid-grim-reality.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 10 Mar 2008 15:05:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/20151/clapton-invited-to-pyongyang.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagKim 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...http://www.newser.com/story/20151/clapton-invited-to-pyongyang.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 27 Feb 2008 11:41:00 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/20077/philharmonic-wows-north-korea.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe 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...http://www.newser.com/story/20077/philharmonic-wows-north-korea.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 26 Feb 2008 7:16:50 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/20012/are-they-playing-his-song.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAs 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 sign of...http://www.newser.com/story/20012/are-they-playing-his-song.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 25 Feb 2008 17:00:00 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/19919/north-korea-preps-for-visit-from-ny-philharmonic.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPyongyang 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: "They...http://www.newser.com/story/19919/north-korea-preps-for-visit-from-ny-philharmonic.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 24 Feb 2008 15:00:00 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/13715/ny-philharmonic-to-play-n-korea.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe 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. North Korea invited...http://www.newser.com/story/13715/ny-philharmonic-to-play-n-korea.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 10 Dec 2007 9:01:13 CST