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The Hallé & Its New Chief Take a Fresh Look at Mahler 2

August 4, 2025 | Clive Paget, Musical America
LONDON—Mahler’s Second Symphony is a massive draw these days, so it was no surprise to find this August 2 BBC Prom at full capacity (the Prommers standing in the Royal Albert Hall arena were packed in like sardines.) What was, … » Read
 

People in the News

New CEO for Cape Town Philharmonic

August 4, 2025 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Adriaan Fuchs, director of festivals and special projects at Carnegie Hall, is to be the new CEO and artistic director of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO). Fuchs, 43, will succeed Louis Heyneman, in the job for 25 years. Fuchs has been … » Read
 

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Colorado Springs Phil Taps Music Director

August 4, 2025 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Chloé Dufresne, a former Dudamel Fellow with a masters in conducting from the Sibelius Academy and top placements in several international competitions, is to be the new music director of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic as of next … » Read
 

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Visionary Director Robert Wilson Has Died

August 1, 2025 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
Robert Wilson, the pioneering American director, designer, and one-off theatrical visionary whose original fusion of visual art, sound, and movement have reshaped ideas of contemporary performance for over five decades, has died at the age of 83. … » Read
 

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New Artist of the Month: Designer Wendy Waszut-Barrett

August 1, 2025 | Wynne Delacoma, Musical America
For 15 years Chicago’s Haymarket Opera Company has been presenting enchanting productions of baroque opera. These are often rarely heard works like Telemann’s Pimpinone and feature top-notch singers and an orchestra entirely at home … » Read
 

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Transformative President Retires at Nashville

August 1, 2025 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
The Nashville Symphony has announced the retirement of President & CEO Alan D. Valentine at the conclusion of the 2025/26 season. It marks the end of a transformative 28-year tenure and an unprecedented period of artistic and institutional … » Read
 

Industry News

Orpheus Ups Accessibility with Free Carnegie Concert

August 1, 2025 | Nicholas Beard, Musical America
In a move to reaffirm its commitment to public inclusion, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra will launch Orpheus for All this October. The new initiative will offer free tickets for every seat at its 2025-26 season-opening concert at Carnegie Hall. The … » Read
 

Industry News

Opera Initiative Resuscitates Philly’s Wanamaker Organ

August 1, 2025 | Clive Paget, Musical America
Four months ago, the future of the world’s largest musical instrument seemed uncertain. As Macy’s vacated Philadelphia’s famous Wanamaker Building, the Wanamaker Organ, installed in 1911, was left, silent and forlorn. Now, in an … » Read
 

Contests & Awards

Salon de Virtuosi Announces Career Grant Winners

August 1, 2025 | Anthony Brown, Musical America
The Salon de Virtuosi, a New York organization dedicated to the discovery and support of talented young musicians, has announced its 2025 Career Grant Winners. Each of five artists will receive $5,000. SDV Career Grants have been awarded annually … » Read
 

Industry News

Netrebko Judge Reverses Ruling in Soprano's Favor

July 31, 2025 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
The federal judge in Anna Netrebko’s case has reversed an earlier ruling , which will allow the singer to broaden her case against the Metropolitan Opera. The decision by U.S. District Judge Analisa Nadine Torres now maintains that the … » Read
 
 

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