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Deceptive Cadence
2:31 am
Tue September 11, 2012

Atlanta Symphony Locked Out

Credit Jennifer Taylor
The Atlanta Symphony performs at New York City's Carnegie Hall in 2011.
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Originally published on Tue September 18, 2012 2:49 pm

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and its musicians are at an impasse. The players' contract expired at the end of last month. The symphony is facing a $20 million budget deficit, and it's seeking millions in concessions from the musicians. Both sides say they want to reach an agreement, but they've left the bargaining table, putting the orchestra's 68th season in jeopardy.

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Monster Piano Concert
2:55 pm
Mon September 10, 2012

Nicholls sets piano concert for Sept. 18

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Nicholls State University plans its annual Monster Piano Concert Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Mary M. Danos Theater on the Thibodaux campus.

The concert is presented by the Nicholls State University Foundation and the university's music department.

A total of 16 pianists, including faculty, staff and guests, will perform on eight Steinway grand pianos.

Proceeds will be used to help renovate the Danos Theater. Tickets are $50 each, or $25 for Nicholls students.

Reservations can be made by calling 985-448-4005.

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Music
12:24 pm
Mon September 10, 2012

Internationally-renowned Tokyo String Quartet to stage farewell performance at Loyola

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The Tokyo String Quartet.
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The Montage Fine and Performing Arts Series at Loyola University New Orleans is presenting a special farewell performance of the critically-acclaimed Tokyo String Quartet. The concert will take place on Friday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, located in the Communications/Music Complex on the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Calhoun Street.

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