BBC Music Magazine 

David Finckel announces plans to leave Emerson String Quartet

British cellist Paul Watkins to take up position in 2013

Charles Anthony (1929-2012)

Tenor who performed at the Metropolitan Opera more than any other singer

The Guardian  

In praise of … young people’s concerts

The New York Philharmonic Orchestra remains an example to learn from

NY Times 

A Musical Exchange in Venezuela: El Sistema Performs for the Los Angeles Philharmonic

El Sistema, Venezuela’s national music program aimed at young people, put on a major show of orchestra playing and singing for the visiting Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Making Music For a Ghost Town

Music From Japan at Merkin Concert Hall

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/17/arts/music/music-from-japan-at-merkin-concert-hall.html?ref=music