Israeli-American conductor Yoel Gamzou is to be music director of the Polish National Opera (Teatr wielki) in Warsaw as of next season. He succeeds Patrick Fournillier, in the job from 2020, and has signed a four-year contract. Much of his … » Read

Marc A. Scorca, who  retired at the end of 2025 after 35 years as CEO of OPERA America, is joining the board of directors of the Washington National Opera (WNO). One of the most influential voices in American opera, he brings a depth of … » Read

The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance has announced the addition of internationally recognized sopranos Christine Goerke and Jeni Houser to the Department of Voice & Opera as assistant professors, beginning in August … » Read

“Due to irreconcilable differences of opinion and disagreements, the Salzburg Festival and Artistic Director Markus Hinterhäuser are parting ways effective immediately,” the festival has announced. “This is the result of a … » Read

With the end of the 2025-26 season just around the corner, today’s news seems sudden: Carter Brey, the New York Philharmonic’s longtime and highly estimable principal cello, is to retire at season’s end. His final performance as … » Read

In a sign of its ongoing struggles, the English National Opera has appointed yet another interim CEO, the third attempt to secure administrative leadership in as many years. He is Paul Reeve, MBE, arriving in April to succeed J enny Mollica, in … » Read

The four 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant winners, each a recipient of $25,000, were recorded live in performance last night for an upcoming broadcast on New York’s all-classical WQXR. The awards, to U.S. citizens or residents, are suggested … » Read

Tamara McCaw, who has been interim president of the Brooklyn Academy of Music since last June, has been selected from among 60 applicants to assume the position permanently. She will be the organization’s third president in the last decade, … » Read

In preparation for its 80 th anniversary in 2027 and the opening of its new education center the following year, the Music Academy of the West (MAW) has elevated two faculty members to oversee strategy and day-to-day artistic operations. In the … » Read

Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, has named Donald Nally visiting professor of conducting & ensembles and interim director of choral activities for the 2026-2027 academic year. He will direct the Eastman Chorale and … » Read