The Spokane Symphony has chosen Steve Wenig as its new executive director. He succeeds Jeff vom Saal , in the post for 8 years before leaving in2024 to assume the position of COO at Nashville Symphony . Spokane’s new man holds degrees from … » Read

Jaime Laredo will conduct his 62 nd and final performance as artistic director and conductor of the New York String Orchestra Seminar on December 24 and 28 at Carnegie Hall. The annual event was founded in 1969 by the late violinist Alexander … » Read

A coalition of Florida grassroots organizations—Florida Rising, Florida for All, Florida Immigrant Coalition, and ArtistsforArtists: Miami—held an “art-based” protest on Nov. 15 outside the Adrienne Arsht Center for … » Read

Renowned New Zealand-born bass-baritone Donald McIntyre died on Nov.13 at age 91. He was known especially for his portrayals of iconic roles in Wagner’s operas, including Wotan in The Ring. He first sang at the Bayreuth Festival in 1967, … » Read

The newest member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s cello section has moved swiftly from one of three CSO fellows as of this fall to full-time member; she is Olivia Jakyoung Huh, a native of Korea, who earned her master’s degree … » Read

Orchestra Lumos, ( formerly the Stamford Symphony Orchestra ) has appointed Walker Beard to succeed Russell Jones as president and CEO as of January 1, 2026. Jones had announced his departure after eight years earlier this year, and will … » Read

The Metropolitan Opera House will be hosting nine performances of a newly adapted version of Sting’s musical The Last Ship in June 2026. The production features a new book by Barney Norris and new and revised songs by Sting that enhance the … » Read

Chelsea Gallo , resident conductor of the Florida Orchestra (TFO) since 2023, has extended her contract through the 2026-27 season. She annually conducts more than 50 masterworks, pops, education, and community concerts and collaborates closely … » Read

In a private ceremony, the Los Angeles Philharmonic dedicated the Hollywood Bowl’s stage to the legendary composer and conductor John Williams. It is the first such honor bestowed in the Bowl’s history, “Without John Williams, … » Read

Alison Bolton has exited the San Diego Symphony after nine months to join the Jacksonville (FL) Symphony as VP and general manager. She succeeds Blake Schlabach, a onetime professional trombonist who left in August after two years in the job. In … » Read