On March 31, Carnegie Hall and Music Kitchen–Food for the Soul premieres Forgotten Voices , a composite song cycle written by 15 award-winning composers with a text created by homeless-shelter participants. "The 15 songs of Forgotten Voices … » Read

PARIS — The dancers are torn between body and mind — physically onstage in Paris but in spirit back home in Kyiv. In other circumstances, the Kyiv City Ballet’s residency at the Théâtre du Chatelet would … » Read

News outlets are reporting the arrival of 30 young Ukrainian musicians, many of them members of the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, at the Hungarian border town of Zahony on Sunday, enroute to the city of Ljubljana, Slovenia, as they flee … » Read

Today’s etiquette for a classical music concert is a remnant of the 19 th century and is best characterized as “silent attentiveness” to the musicians on stage. While there are exceptions, they are generally restricted to … » Read

After years of stops and starts, of assorted name changes and acoustic-adjustment band aids, the New York Philharmonic’s new hall will open next October, two years ahead of its planned completion (a bit of good pandemic-induced news), all … » Read

In 2021, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) enjoyed record-high revenue of $1.335bn from U.S.-licensed performances. Of that total, $1.254bn (94 percent) is available for distribution to the performing rights … » Read

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the speed with which the country’s singers, dancers, and musicians have become pariahs among arts presenters in the West is unprecedented. Even at the height of the Cold War, cultural exchanges were … » Read

On March 14 the Metropolitan Opera will present “A Concert for Ukraine,” the proceeds from which will support relief efforts in the embattled nation. Yannick Nézet-Séguin will combine with the Met Orchestra and Chorus … » Read

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s 2022-2023 season marks the third for music director Fabio Luisi, who will be on the podium for nine concerts, including the Oct. 1 gala featuring mezzo-soprano Susan Graham and baritone Thomas Hampson in an … » Read

Individual classical artists as well as presenting organizations around the world are trying to figure out how best to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. While the moral imperatives may seem clear, there exist no agreed-upon guidelines … » Read