The San Francisco Symphony (SFS) returned to performing before a live audience on May 6, and for many of the invited guests, suggests critic Joshua Kosman, music was almost beside the point. “Sometimes, in our darker moments, it might have … » Read

The City Artist Corps, a new initiative announced on May 6, will direct $25mn to artists of all kinds to create works throughout New York City. “We want to make sure that we put funds in the pocket of artists,” Gonzalo Casals, the … » Read

As it embarks on the next stage of a long-planned renovation, Milan’s Teatro alla Scala has re-engaged a powerful patron—the Armani Group. “The arts are always put on the back burner in difficult times because they do not … » Read

The League of American Orchestras has announced the specifics of its next annual conference, titled “Embracing a Changed World” and previously outlined on these pages three weeks ago. President and CEO Simon Wood s set the tone for … » Read

Switzerland’s Lucerne Festival has used the down time of the last 14 months to reposition itself. The signature annual event, scheduled this summer from August 10 to September 12, remains in place; but a few spinoffs have emerged, bringing … » Read

After an 18-month pandemic hiatus, the Philadelphia Orchestra plans to invite audiences back to the Kimmel Center in October in what will be Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s 10th season as music director. The programming includes a … » Read

Jan Younghusband, head of commissioning for music TV at the BBC for 12 years, will exit her position later this year. In announcing her decision, she credited her desire to find “a new challenge in my creative life in film-making and … » Read

MILAN--With 55 percent of Italy’s adult population due to be vaccinated within eight weeks, the government allowed theaters and cinemas to reopen to live audiences at 50 percent of their usual capacity, as of April 26. The cap is 500 for … » Read

October 19 marks the opening of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's 2021-22 season, with Alice Tully Hall welcoming audiences back after 18 months of shuttered silence. The 52-year-old CMS will make up for losses during to the pandemic, … » Read

The Philadelphia Orchestra has promoted its manager of global affairs Danielle Allen [pictured] to director of education and community. As the orchestra’s “external ambassador” she will oversee the organization's pursuit of … » Read