In August, German researchers invited several thousand people to attend a series of simulated concerts in Leipzig to test the efficacy of social distancing, mask wearing, and other techniques aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus. … » Read

Tense in the best of times, relationships between arts-organization managers and the unions representing their employees are being severely tested by the coronavirus pandemic. While the Kennedy Center and the Metropolitan Opera as well as … » 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

Over the past several months, many isolated and underemployed musicians have come to rely on pop-up performances to connect with audiences and earn a little money. For some, playing outside is more remunerative than their usual bar gigs; for … » Read

The pandemic regularly reminds us of the important role music plays in helping people deal with stress and adversity. Nothing illustrates this more clearly than the unprecedented popularity of Light of the World , a recording of traditional … » Read

Two recent concerts in Winter Park, FL, illustrate the perils and pleasures of outdoor concerts, increasingly common in the age of pandemic. First, the perils. A recent Sunday afternoon concert by the Bach Festival Society featured movie scores … » Read

Lincoln Center, still dark with pandemic restrictions, has officially cancelled its spring offerings as a presenter through May 9, 2021. These include the Great Performers, America Songbook, and Rubenstein Atrium series. The Metropolitan Opera … » Read

It is no surprise to learn, unfortunately, that Carnegie Hall--including Weill Recital Hall, Stern Auditorium, and Zankel Hall--will remain shuttered through April 5, news just made official as dictated by executive orders from New York City and … » Read

Spurred by the  signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the U.K. and Japan on Oct. 23, the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) has announced a series of cooperative programs for Japanese audiences and young musicians. … » Read

This morning at 10:30, musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra convened on the stage of Symphony Hall for the first time since last March. After elbow bumps and all-‘round reunion cheer, they began recording sessions for of BSONOW, an … » Read