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The Middleclass Artist
Independent journalism for artists
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Created by Tenor Zach Finkelstein
I was Force Majeured. My friends were angry. So they donated their tickets ($450) to Michael Broder.
On March 18th, I lost my last gig of the season to Force Majeure. Four months erased from the calendar. I received a polite, heartfelt...
Zach Finkelstein
Apr 3, 2020
Peter Gelb to Laid-off Met Opera Soloists: "Free Streaming is a Hit!"
On April 2nd, roughly two weeks after laying-off all Met soloists without pay, citing Force Majeure, Peter Gelb wrote a follow-up letter...
Zach Finkelstein
Apr 3, 2020
Yale School of Music Sends Massive Stimulus Package to Students in Time of Need
This week, the Yale University School of Music offered its students, over 200 young musicians, a relief package on a sweeping,...
Zach Finkelstein
Apr 1, 2020
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