Thomas W. Dinsmore, a Wharton-educated accountant and classically-trained violinist, brings a unique perspective when examining the chaotic state of affairs at the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO). The surprise announcement last March that BSO … » Read

On Aug. 20 the management of The Kennedy Center submitted a status report with Judge Christopher R. Cooper, who is presiding over the lawsuit between the arts center and Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), an ex-officio member of its board. The report … » Read

With the contract between the Boston Symphony Orchestra and its musicians set to expire at midnight on Sunday, Aug. 23, BSO management announced during the afternoon that the players had agreed to a 48-hour extension of the contract, through … » Read

Lenox, MA—The musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra have unanimously voted to authorize the first strike in the orchestra’s history. The contract expires at 11:59 PM on Sunday August 23, 2026. “In spite of the turmoil of … » Read

The Trump Administration may have taken its eye off the ball when it comes to Ukraine, but New York City intends to renew its commitment to the beleaguered Eastern European nation by hosting over a dozen events as part of a citywide festival of … » Read

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has announced that Music Director Manfred Honeck will personally purchase a first ticket for every new student who registers for PSO Go, the orchestra's student ticket program. Honeck, who has led the PSO since … » Read

In a remarkable feat of musical restoration, Jeremy Cullen has completed a performing edition of an unfinished symphony by Franz Liszt: the Symphonie Révolutionnaire (Revolutionary Symphony). The New Zealand composer has been fascinated by … » Read

The struggling Chicago Sinfonietta and the players’ union, the Chicago Federation of Musicians, have agreed a new, one-year contract. It comes at an especially challenging time for the pioneering orchestra, founded by eminent Black … » Read

The National Symphony Orchestra has revealed its 2026–2027 offering, its 96th season and Music Director Gianandrea Noseda’s 10th. It made the announcement in conjunction with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which … » Read

Researchers in the U.K. have found that more than a third of adults regret not pursuing music when they were younger, either as practicing musicians or students of the subject. London Concertante , a chamber ensemble based in the British capital, … » Read