Since 2014, Opera Ithaca, a self-styled “little company that could” located in upstate New York, has presented operas ranging from the classics— Don Giovanni , Die Fledermaus , The Abduction from the Seraglio , Cenerentola , … » Read

The Minnesota Orchestra posted a$4.2 million operating loss for fiscal year 2025, the second year in a row that has produced a multi-million-dollar deficit. Revenues for FY2025 totaled $38.1 million and operating expenses were $42.3 million. … » Read

On Feb. 5, the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) performed for the first time since Donald Trump announced his intention to close The Kennedy Center for two years. The concert hall was packed, a rare occurrence since DT seized control last … » Read

In a world that becomes increasingly difficult to watch, much less live in, a beacon of hope shined brightly—and reliably--last week when Carnegie Hall announced its 2026-27 season. It’s as rich in repertoire as it is stellar in … » Read

Imagine the chaos and uncertainty Kennedy Center staff are experiencing in the wake of DT’s announcement, not to mention predicting life after July 4 when their place of work shutters. As the Center's largest organization, the National … » Read

The Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff Wednesday, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus,and its books coverage in a widespread purge that represented a brutal blow to journalism and one of its most legendary brands. … » Read

Philip Glass’s decision to cancel the performance of his Symphony No. 15 at The Kennedy Center elicited a predictable response from Donald Trump—a “tirade [that] was petty, frivolous, and quickly forgotten.” But DT missed … » Read

The 2026 Tanglewood season, June 21 to Sept. 2, will mix a customary program of classical music concerts featuring guest soloists and ensembles; the July 4th appearance of James Taylor; and three tent-pole series of events curated by Yo-Yo Ma, … » Read

The 104 th season of the San Francisco Opera (SFO) will feature six productions for the third season in a row, down from the once-traditional number of eight. General Director Matthew Shilvock attributes the shorter season to the fact that costs … » Read

These are desperate times at The Metropolitan Opera. Since the pandemic, the company has withdrawn more than a third of its endowment, about $120 million, to cover operations. What appeared last fall to be a lifeline— a $200 million deal … » Read