Earlier this month, news went out that Apple Music Classical, the long-awaited successor to Primephonic as a streaming music app dedicated to classical music—and equipped with search capabilities far better suited to classical than those of … » Read

Chalk up a win for those pushing back against the BBC’s full-on assault on classical music in the U.K. After intense pressure from musicians, the public, members of Parliament, and a petition signed by 140,000 people, the broadcaster has … » Read

Germany can rightfully claim the title of  “Opera Capitol of the World.” Its more than 80 permanent opera houses offer about 9,000 performances each year, a number five times greater than in all of North America. It is little … » Read

Enthusiastic fund-raising campaigns and changes in top management have done little to save the demise of the Philly Pops, which has “postponed” another set of concerts, scheduled for this weekend. The group announced it would cease … » Read

Approaching the anniversary of Beethoven’s death, on March 27, 1827, a group of international researchers published a study in  Current Biology last week, that, based on hair samples said to be the composer’s, debunks a number of … » Read

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has announced its 2023-24 season, the fourth under the leadership of Fabio Luisi. The DSO music director will not only lead a total of eight programs, he'll helm a gala and even make his Pops debut. The program … » Read

Teatro Nuovo has announced a summer season that features two bel canto works—Gaetano Donizetti’s Poliuto , a drama of early Christian martyrdom, and Federico and Luigi Ricci’s dark comedy Crispino e la Comare . Each will be … » Read

The musicians of the fledgling San Antonio Philharmonic have ratified a collective bargaining agreement with union local 23 of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM). Many of the 60 players were members of the now-defunct San Antonio … » Read

Cedille Records has issued a world-premiere recording of L’Amant Anonyme , the only surviving opera by Afro-French composer Joseph Bologne, also known as Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges , whose music is today enjoying a well-deserved … » Read

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) has announced its 2023-24 season, with the world premiere of a new opera by Jake Heggie front and center. As well as three traditional staples, it also plans to present a Broadway musical and the company’s first … » Read