YUJA , a new documentary by filmmaker Lorna Tucker, promises “unprecedented access” to the career and private life of Yuja Wang, whose pianism has made her one of this century’s most in-demand performers. The six-time Grammy … » Read

As a student at the Curtis Institute of Music, pianist Jonathan Biss encountered the belief among many of his peers that “gods were everywhere…. Teachers, conductors and soloists,” he writes in the New York Times , “were … » Read

David Chan, former concertmaster of the MET Orchestra , is to step down as chair of the Orchestral Performance Program (OP) at Manhattan School of Music (MSM) and be succeeded by David Krauss, principal trumpet in the Met pit and currently on the … » Read

Markus Hinterhäuser, artistic director of the Salzburg Festival until forced out last March , has been awarded the 2026 Austrian Music Theatre Prize. The 68-year-old pianist and artistic manager receives the Grand Jury Prize on September 8 … » Read

Leave it to Annie Burridge, Austin Opera’s general director and CEO, to invent the title “Chief Producing Officer”—a new one on me and perhaps to the field. The new post, designed to connect production to programming to … » Read

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has announced the retirement of three musicians. Hornist Daniel Gingrich and violinist Ronald Satkiewicz, both currently on sabbatical, and percussionist Patricia Dash, will officially leave the orchestra in … » Read

Herbert Blomstedt has withdrawn from a further series of concerts due to ongoing health concerns. The former chief conductor of the Gewandhaus Orchestra, which he led from 1998 until 2005, was due to perform in Leipzig on September 17, 18 and 20 … » Read

The celebrated Romanian lyric soprano Ileana Cotrubas has died at the age of 87. Over a long and distinguished career, she lit up international stages with her luminous voice, mesmerizing stage presence, and a rare ability to create … » Read

Alan Fletcher, president and CEO of Aspen Music Festival and School, was arrested on July 31 for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) and for driving with excessive alcohol. Both charges are considered misdemeanors. He was … » Read

Julian Lloyd Webber has revealed the successful completion of his treatment for prostate cancer. The British cellist made the announcement on social media on Monday. “Last week I received the wonderful news that my treatment for prostate … » Read