I agree with the June 11 editorial, “ ‘1812 Overture’ shouldn’t become a casualty of war.” It’s President Vladimir Putin and his cohort who are evil, not the Russian people and their culture. During ...

Some ensembles have decided not to perform Tchaikovsky’s overture, written as commemoration of Russia’s defeat of Napoleon’s army. By Javier C. Hernández With its earsplitting rounds of cannon fire ...

KALAMAZOO — The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra will make a bold statement Friday when it performs the “1812 Overture” in its final concert of the season. “If I had to put it in a word, it’s bold. It’s a ...