Austrian conductor Patrick Hahn, 25, is to be the new principal guest conductor and artistic advisor of the Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra (BIPO), a 20-year-old Turkish ensemble named for its founder and now Honorary Conductor … » Read

On April 25, revered mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade will host and perform in “Songs without Words,” a chamber music concert honoring five members of the Metropolitan Opera orchestra who died during the pandemic. The concert is the … » Read

The pandemic’s shutdown of most European classical music venues has thus far muted the impact of Brexit on U.K. performing artists. But a new production of Peter Grimes at Madrid’s Teatro Real suggests that without agreements easing … » Read

A new online survey of media trends among over 2,000 U.S. consumers illustrates the growing popularity of video games at the expense of motion pictures and television, at least among Gen Zers (14-24-year-olds). Deloitte’s 2021 Digital Media … » Read

In a classic example of David versus Goliath, a small start-up—the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers —has launched a series of “Justice at Spotify” protests against the streaming giant. The shuttering of live music … » Read

Opéra national de Paris has cancelled upcoming performances due to Covid-19 concerns. This impacts Tosca at the Opéra Bastille, from May 6-28, and the reprise of Pique Dame , May 20-June 12. The company hopes to offer a concert with … » Read

We will be updating this list weekly. Please note that all times are given in U.S. Eastern Time (ET). To calculate in other time zones or counties, British Summer Time (BST) is currently five hours ahead of ET and Central European Time (CET) is … » Read

As U.S. orchestras celebrate the ability to perform in their own concert halls—if they’re lucky--with audiences capped at 15-20 percent capacity, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra (SSO) launches a national tour to full houses, … » Read

Gustavo Dudamel is adding to his already impressive professional portfolio with his acceptance of the position of music director of the Paris Opera, effective Aug. 1, 2021 for a six-year term. Over 352 years old, the Paris Opera includes two … » Read

A new study conducted by U.K. audience survey research firm Indigo indicates that two thirds of arts users engaged with a new artform via streaming since the onset of the pandemic. The company reports that, since March, 2020, it has canvassed … » Read