AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRock comeback: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson look back on Rush’s first shows in 11 years, including the Kia Forum run that debuted new touring drummer Anika Nilles and a four-piece setup. War + art: Ukrainian artists keep “home” alive abroad as a 35-meter flag in Pula marks independence amid ongoing displacement. Gospel spotlight: Zimbabwean singer Argatha Murudzwa releases “Eloi,” a prayerful lament about waiting for God’s breakthrough. Pop culture + theatre: Montreal’s AMÉLIE: The Musical returns for a short run, while Israel’s Hebrew Theater casts Gal De Paz as Shoshana Damari in a new biographical stage show. Industry shake-up: Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians vote to authorize the first strike in the orchestra’s history as contract talks stall. Classical + community: U-M Musical Society launches a biannual Ypsilanti Freighthouse residency with free and pay-what-you-wish events. Music education alarm: UK A-level music entries hit a record low, prompting Gareth Malone to warn of a cultural crisis. Global traditions: Beijing’s Qixi (Chinese Valentine’s Day) blends legend with hands-on crafts and classical music performances. Icon memorabilia: Freddie Mercury’s Yamaha C3 piano and studio microphone head to auction with estimates in the hundreds of thousands of pounds.
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