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2025: A Year of Groundbreaking Moments in Classical Music

12/9/2025

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In 2025, journalist Joshua Barone highlights key moments in classical music and opera, including the New York Philharmonic's Boulez tribute.
The American premiere of Chaya Czernowin’s Unforeseen dusk: bones into wings stands out.
Ted Huffman's We Are the Lucky Ones and a new version of Britten’s Billy Budd stand out in 2025.
In Germany, new Janacek operas show dramatic intensity, with Excursions reimagined and Kat’a Kabanova featuring Corinne Winters.

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Story summary

In 2025, journalist Joshua Barone highlights key moments in classical music and opera, including the New York Philharmonic's Boulez tribute.
The American premiere of Chaya Czernowin’s Unforeseen dusk: bones into wings stands out.
Ted Huffman's We Are the Lucky Ones and a new version of Britten’s Billy Budd stand out in 2025.
In Germany, new Janacek operas show dramatic intensity, with Excursions reimagined and Kat’a Kabanova featuring Corinne Winters.