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New BSO CEO, Tufts alum Chad Smith speaks with the Daily

By Matthew Winkler | November 7

Tufts and New England Conservatory dual degree alum Chad Smith was appointed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra as their newest CEO in May 2023. Smith is one of the country’s leading orchestral music executives and previously served a four-year period as Chief Executive at the Los Angeles Philharmonic where he worked closely with famed maestro Gustavo Dudamel to establish some of the most impactful orchestral programs of the 21st century.

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A Plea Trapped in Time: Mahler's Eighth Symphony and the BSO

By Matthew Winkler | October 15

Death loomed. Darwin bludgeoned nature, Einstein assaulted physics and Nietzsche killed God. Trapped by time, a gaunt man sat in the south of the Habsburg Empire, unaware of the coming continental baptism of hell. In eight years, the Great War would bathe Europe in the greatest bloodletting known to mankind. The dense trees and pearlescent waters of Maiernigg blockaded nascent modernity for Gustav Mahler.

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Senior Profile: Jason Wallace imagines new worlds in thesis film ‘Citizens of Kattaquam’

By Matthew Winkler | May 19

Graduating senior Jason Wallace is nearing the end of post-production for his thesis film “Citizens of Kattaquam.” Featuring scenes with up to 40 cast members and a crew of 15, Wallace’s grandiose sci-fi epic is not the typical small-scale production expected of student films on sparse budgets. But for Wallace, pursuing one of the most ambitious Tufts thesis films in recent years was necessary to realize his vision.

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WEEKENDER: Newport Jazz Festival celebrates its 70th anniversary this August

By Matthew Winkler | April 25

This year marks a monumental milestone for the Newport Jazz Festival: its 70th anniversary. Since its inception in 1954, the festival has showcased jazz giants like Ella Fitzgerald and Miles Davis, whose legendary performances have become a part of its rich history. As this summer’s gathering approaches from Aug. 2–4 at Fort Adams State Park, the festival not only celebrates its storied past but also its continuous pulse on the future of jazz.

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The Allman Brothers’ music lives on with the Allman Betts Family Revival tour

By Matthew Winkler | December 5

The enduring music of the Allman Brothers Band lives on in the Allman Betts Family Revival tour, which made a stop at the Orpheum on Friday. The tour is an annual event founded seven years ago by Devon Allman to celebrate the life of his father Gregg Allman, one of the two brothers who gave their name to the illustrious ’70s band. This year, the show was organized by Devon Allman and Duane Betts, son of band member Dickey Betts, to celebrate the music of both of their fathers.

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WEEKENDER: GlobeDocs Film Festival celebrates 9th year, Tufts student stars in featured documentary

By Matthew Winkler | November 16

The Boston Globe successfully ran their ninth-annual GlobeDocs Film Festival from October 25-29. GlobeDocs is a five-day film festival that features new, acclaimed documentary films, ranging from big-budget streaming hits such as “American Symphony” (2023) and“The Pigeon Tunnel” (2023) to smaller, independent films such as“The Highest Standard” (2023) and “The Philadelphia Eleven” (2023). 

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