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AAAL Announces 2001 Award Winners: Gerald Plain
April 1, 2001 / By

Gerald Plainphoto by Louis Ouzer

Gerald Plain has had his compositions performed by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the Brooklyn Philharmonic, the Philharmonic Orchestra of Monte Carlo, and the Louisville Orchestra. …

In your opinion, what is the difference between opera and musical theater? Diane Wondisford, Producing Director, Music-Theatre Group
April 1, 2001 / By

Diane Wondisford

The differences that exist between opera and music theatre, have to do with form, dramatic structure, scale, style, and tone. In opera, the story is conveyed through aria and recitative, very rarely …

Yehudi Wyner Signs with Associated Music Publishers
April 1, 2001 / By

Yehudi Wynerphoto by Susan Davenny Wyner

Associated Music Publishers, Inc. has announced the signing of Yehudi Wyner to an exclusive five-year agreement in which the company will represent the music formerly self-published by Wyner.
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In your opinion, what is the difference between opera and musical theater? Mark Adamo, Composer and Librettist
April 1, 2001 / By

Mark AdamoPhoto by Christian Steiner, courtesy G. Schirmer, Inc.

Even if we limit discussion to contemporary American work, we first need to define terms. The musical play, as defined by Rodgers and Hammerstein, extends …

George Crumb’s Star-Child wins Grammy
April 1, 2001 / By

George Crumbphoto by Sabine Matthes

Congratulations to George Crumb on being honored with a Grammy for Best Classical Contemporary Composition at the 43rd annual presentation of the awards on February 21, 2001. The winning …

In your opinion, what is the difference between opera and musical theater? Dominick Argento, Composer
April 1, 2001 / By

Dominick ArgentoPhoto by Tom Foley, courtesy Boosey & Hawkes

When I think of opera, characters such as Figaro, Iago, Octavian and Mimi come to mind. When I think of musical comedy, songs such as …

Teldec Launches New Line
April 1, 2001 / By

Sharon Isbin

On February 26, 2001, Teldec announced New Line, a new series dedicated to the music of living composers and to world-premiere recordings of significant 20th century works. The first releases are scheduled …

In your opinion, what is the difference between opera and musical theater? Elizabeth Swados, Composer
April 1, 2001 / By

Elizabeth SwadosPhoto by Rosalind Lichter

I don’t think those words apply anymore to the creations of this time. “Opera” and “Musical Theater” are terms that come from specific times in history and we need …

Thomas Buckner Re-Enters the Record Business
April 1, 2001 / By

Space, Abrams, and Graves CDsdesigned by Matt Schickele

New music baritone Thomas Buckner, founder of the legendary 1750 Arch Records, which released more than fifty creative record albums, recently announced the formation of a new …

In your opinion, what is the difference between opera and musical theater? Philip Glass, Composer
April 1, 2001 / By

Philip GlassPhoto courtesy Annie Ohayon Media Relations

I tend to call things “operas” that are done in opera houses. I sometimes will call a piece “music theater” instead of opera, because the producer of …