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Top 10 Classical Music Premieres and Highlights of 2023

12/17/2025

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Joshua Barone highlights ten significant premieres and interpretations in the past year in classical music and opera.
The New York Philharmonic revived Pierre Boulez’s rug concerts, featuring Jana McIntyre.
Ted Huffman premiered “We Are the Lucky Ones” at the Dutch National Opera.
In Germany, Janácek operas were staged, including “The Excursions of Mr. Broucek” and “Kat’a Kabanova.”

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Story summary

Joshua Barone highlights ten significant premieres and interpretations in the past year in classical music and opera.
The New York Philharmonic revived Pierre Boulez’s rug concerts, featuring Jana McIntyre.
Ted Huffman premiered “We Are the Lucky Ones” at the Dutch National Opera.
In Germany, Janácek operas were staged, including “The Excursions of Mr. Broucek” and “Kat’a Kabanova.”