LONDON—Clad in an emerald waistcoat with spiky orange wig and turquoise tailfeathers, Theodore Platt was hardly going to go unnoticed. But there were plenty of other reasons why the British-Russian baritone stood out in The Magic Flute at … » Read

With Anne-Marie McDermott slated to  exit as artistic director at the close of the season, the Bravo! Vail Music Festival has announced Chris Rogerson, 37, as her successor. A composer on the Curtis Institute faculty, his skill set differs … » Read

The Schumann Quartett--named for brothers Erik and Ken, violin, and cellist Mark—has brought American violist Matthew McDowell into the group to succeed Veit Hertenstein, who left in December after three years. McDowell is an alumnus of … » Read

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