Beyond a comment that it was unexpected, Andris Nelsons has been close-lipped since the announcement that the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) had decided not to renew his contract at the end of the 2026-27 season. But a recent symposium on Mahler … » Read

In the wake of Markus Hinterhäuser’s abrupt exit , the Salzburg Festival has appointed Karin Bergmann as artistic director for the next two seasons, with immediate effect: The event gets underway in three months. The former artistic … » Read

Stepan Armasar is to be associate conductor of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons. He succeeds Aurel Dawidiuk, who became the first associate conductor in the history of the Concertgebouw Orchestra in 2024, and … » Read

Boston’s Mayor Michelle Wu has tapped Joseph Zeal-Henry to lead the Office of Arts and Culture. A native Londoner who most recently served as Boston’s director of cultural planning, Zeal-Henry succeeded Kara Elliott-Ortega on March 1. … » Read

One month after publicly firing Music Director Andris Nelsons, alienating—blindsiding, as they put it--musicians, as well as subscribers, and the international orchestra community, the Boston Symphony has announced its 2026-27 season, its … » Read

NEW YORK (AP) — When Lise Davidsen finished her last performance in Beethoven’s Fidelio at the Metropolitan Opera over a year ago, she flew home to Norway to await the birth of twins, enjoy a six-month maternity leave and prepare for … » Read

In preparing for the exit of Gustavo Dudamel this season, the Los Angeles Philharmonic is busy filling the gap with new partners. The latest one is 2023 Dudamel Fellow Anna Handler as conductor in residence starting next season. The 29-year-old … » Read

Chang Han-na [pictured] is to be the new president of the Seoul Arts Center. The 44-year-old cellist and conductor is the first woman, the first musician, and the youngest individual to assume the position. She is expected to begin her … » Read

The Hannover State Opera has tapped Francesco Angelico as its new general music director as of the beginning of the 2026-27 season. He succeeds Stephan Zillias, who joined the State Opera in 2020. The 49-year-old Italian was general music … » Read

Initially the Washington National Opera’s decision in January to part ways with The Kennedy Center, its home since 1971, left Francesca Zambello, the company’s artistic director, uneasy. “I was very concerned knowing what it's … » Read