by Jarrett Hoffman
IN THIS EDITION:
•News: Cleveland Orchestra announces $1 million gift from the late Gay Cull Addicott (pictured)
•Interesting read: tenor Limmie Pulliam talks to the Times about his 12-year break from the industry
•Almanac: when to premiere an opera (seemingly on January 26), and listening to du Pré play Elgar
IN THE NEWS:
Earlier this week, The Cleveland Orchestra announced a $1 million gift to its general endowment, establishing the Gay Cull Addicott and Robert R. Cull Fund. The gift comes from the estate of the late Gay Cull Addicott, a Cleveland Orchestra trustee who served for twenty years and was appointed “Trustee for Life” on the Orchestra’s board. She passed away in August of 2022. Read an obituary here.