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LA Times Classical Music Critic Mark Swed Retires After 30 Years
Mark Swed, the Los Angeles Times' classical music critic, is retiring after three decades at the paper. Swed was one of the most widely read voices in American classical music journalism, known for reviews of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the opera scene, and major premieres on the West Coast. His departure marks the end of a long era for arts coverage at the Times and is being noted across the classical music world.
Why now: His retirement ends a prominent three-decade tenure in classical music criticism, prompting reflection on his influence and the future of arts journalism.
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