The Philadelphia Orchestra’s “Orchestra after 5” program on Feb. 1—dubbed “a classical concert with a casual vibe”—was “a wild success,” says the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Peter Dobrin. … » Read

Despite the demise of the Mostly Mozart Festival, its orchestra and a few programs of classical music have been planned by Lincoln Center presenters—as of part of their Summer for the City banner, now in its third annual appearance. … » Read

Feb. 12, 2024 will mark the 100 th anniversary of the premiere of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue . Among the most frequently performed symphonic works by an American composer, Rhapsody was Gershwin’s response to a request that he … » Read

Research by scientists at the U.K.’s University of Exeter suggest that playing and reading music may help sustain good memory and the ability to solve complex tasks among older people. In a study published in the International Journal of … » Read

In late January the TV BRICS International Symphony Orchestra presented its inaugural concert in Moscow. Created in October 2023, the ensemble aims to take part in international projects and perform orchestral classical and folk music for radio … » Read

In August Carnegie Hall will host World Orchestra Week (WOW), a gathering of youth orchestras from five continents, for a series of concerts with major soloists led by high profile conductors. Inspired by Carnegie’s three critically … » Read

NEW YORK (AP)—The Los Angeles Opera has scrapped plans for the world premiere of Mason Bates's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay next fall because of finances. The work will instead open with a student cast at Indiana … » Read

For the second year in a row, the Metropolitan Opera is dipping into its endowment s to cover operating expenses. Last year the company took $30 million; this year it will draw down as much as $40 million. While saying we “obviously … » Read

Apple Music Classical’s reach is growing, with the app now available in Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. The company is calling on a starry roster of musical ambassadors from the region that includes, among others, 2022 … » Read

Singers and musicians at one of the UK's leading opera companies have called off a strike over pay and conditions, the performing arts union Equity said. Members of the English National Opera (ENO) chorus and orchestra had been due to walk out on … » Read