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American composer Elliott Carter, circa 1975. He died this Monday at age 103.

Read Classical Crib Sheet: Top 5 Stories This Week

November 9, 2012 – Lamenting Carter's death, trouble in Spokane and another award for Dudamel: what you need to read.

Elliott Carter at Tanglewood in 2008 on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz is sitting right behind Carter.

Watch Always A Rose: Elliott Carter Remembered

November 7, 2012 – Carter's vital new ideas changed 20th-century music. The composer died Monday at 103.

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Composer Elliott Carter at the piano in 1989.

Watch Elliott Carter, Giant Of American Music, Dies At 103

November 6, 2012 – The composer, who won two Pulitzers for his adventurous music, died in New York.

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A window-screen view toward conductor Marin Alsop's studio, badly damaged during the hurricane.

Listen Storm Scores: Finding Poignant Reminders In Water-Damaged Music

November 3, 2012 – A conductor considers scores in her personal library that were struck by Hurricane Sandy.

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St. Paul Chamber Orchestra violists Evelina Chao and Maiya Papach wage battle in happier times.

Read Classical Crib Sheet: Top 5 Stories This Week

October 26, 2012 – From Minnesota lockouts to a "pop-up" NY Phil, your guide to must-reads, watches and listens.

The original production of John Adams' Nixon in China (at Houston Grand Opera) celebrates the 25-year mark.

Watch 'Nixon In China': An American Opera Inches Toward Classic At 25

October 22, 2012 – John Adams' first opera premiered 25 years ago today at Houston Grand Opera. Watch an excerpt.

Yannick Nezet-Seguin leads the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Listen Philadelphia Orchestra Reboots With New Music Director

October 18, 2012 – The world-renowned orchestra has revitalized, adding the youthful energy of Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

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A still from the Minnesota musicians' YouTube campaign.

Read (More) Lockouts, Lawsuits And Losses

October 5, 2012 – A roundup of all the classical news that's fit to link.

The Dayton Opera and Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra perform Beethoven's Fidelio in January 2011 at the Benjamin and Maria Schuster Performing Arts Center in Dayton, Ohio.

Listen In Ohio, A Three-Way Musical Marriage Of Convenience

September 28, 2012 – After struggling with budget issues, the Dayton Philharmonic, Ballet and Opera banded together.

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The Minnesota Orchestra may go on strike after management proposed to cut musicians' salaries by 28 percent.

Listen Trouble In The Twin Cities: Two Orchestras In Labor Disputes

September 15, 2012 – Both the Minnesota Orchestra and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra may be headed for a strike.

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William Berger, author of <em>Wagner Without Fear</em>, guides us through his five favorite Wagner moments.

Gods And Monsters: 5 Unforgettable Wagner Moments

William Berger, author of Wagner Without Fear, guides us through his five favorite Wagner moments.

Critic Robert Christgau says The Uncluded's debut album is almost like two halves of a whole.

Aesop Rock And Kimya Dawson Showcase Their Strengths

Critic Robert Christgau says The Uncluded's debut album is almost like two halves of a whole.

A new anthology packs four CDs with music, recorded live or in the studio with bands big and small.

Sarah Vaughan: A New Box Set Revels In Glorious Imperfections

A new anthology packs four CDs with music, recorded live or in the studio with bands big and small.

Toliver's music is anchored by the violin, an instrument that, in a way, chose him.

Marques Toliver: An R&B Crooner With Strings Attached

Toliver's music is anchored by the violin, an instrument that, in a way, chose him.

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