In the spring of 2027, the San Diego Symphony (SDS) will embark on its first-ever European tour. Led by Music and Artistic Director Rafael Payare, the orchestra will perform five concerts over nine days in Barcelona (Palau de la Música … » Read

Lawyers for the current occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue have told Judge Christopher Cooper that The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts could go under the wrecking ball if the administration’s $250 million renovation program … » Read

The Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians have ratified a new, three-year contract. The announcement makes no mention of the current controversy over management’s dismissal of Music Director Andris Nelsons without input from the players. But … » Read

Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero has some strong words to share about the plans for the U.S. State Department to funnel $57 million of American tax payer’s dollars to the Fundación Musical Simón Bolívar, known more … » Read

Kudos to the Washington Post which, despite being owned by avowed Trumpster Jeff Bezos, has published in black and white the specifics of Kennedy Center’s demise once taken over by himself and his flock. “Budget and meeting documents … » Read

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