WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is withholding records documenting the scope of his influence over management of the Kennedy Center , according to attorneys for a Democratic lawmaker challenging the … » Read

The news was all good when Board of Trustees Chair Mary Louise Gorno and President Jeff Alexander presented the annual report for the Chiago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) on Oct. 26. The leadership podium transition continued last season, with Music … » Read

There is no question, historically, that it is one of the least successful of Verdi’s operas. Its multi faceted failure to impose itself on the repertory, dates back from the 1845 premiere at San Carlo in Napoli. Its value was quickly … » Read

The Orchestre du Nouveau Monde (the ONM, or New World Orchestra) is a unique ensemble of hundreds of young professional and amateur musicians who blend their commitment to classical music with social activism. Co-founded by conductor … » Read

Rather than risk the plight suffered by the audience at the San Francisco Opera ’s opening night, Minnesota Opera officials have temporarily cancelled their October 31 season opener one week out. The stated reason: The opera orchestra's … » Read

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields (ASMF) has purchased the London Festival Orchestra (LFO) and in doing so has acquired The Warehouse, the ASMF’s first permanent home. Established in the 1990s by Ross Pople, cellist, founder, and music … » Read

Days after announcing the successful conclusion to a comprehensive campaign that raised $344 million , the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts (POEA) is the recipient of a $10.5 million gift from David and Rhonda R. Cohen that serves as a … » Read

The 75 th anniversary of the television broadcast of Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors and the 20 th anniversary of the launch of “The Met: Live in HD” have prompted The Guardian’s Tom Service to muse on … » Read

Surpassing its comprehensive campaign goal of $330 million to support operations, increase endowment, and fund special artistic initiatives, the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts (POEA) have collected $344 million, among the most ever … » Read

According to a report from CNN, the chaos and uncertainty surrounding The Kennedy Center have led donors of artwork to the institution to consider reclaiming their gifts out of concern that they might be damaged during renovations or sold. An … » Read