The Save Our Stages Act, which was  given a “kick in the gut” when Congress adjourned on August 13 without considering it, is part of the Heroes Act, which has been  gridlocked in Congress for several months. As of September … » Read

Breaking 84 years of tradition, American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) has for the first time ever endorsed a presidential candidate. At the urging of the (unaffiliated) Soloists Coalition , not to mention its national membership, AGMA on … » Read

Following the Second World War, many Jewish families had few possessions to remind them of their previous life. Among those reminders most highly valued were violins that had belonged to klezmer musicians, orchestra members, and wealthy families … » Read

Already reeling from the financial impact of the pandemic, Opera Australia (OA) took a next step in its efforts to reduce expenses, disclosing that 16 orchestra musicians have been made redundant (i.e., fired) and another 13 vacancies would … » Read

Musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra have signed a two-year extension of their current contract, now set to run through August 31, 2022. Perhaps most importantly, they and the administration have come up with a side letter to the agreement, which … » Read

After cancelling more than 30 concerts, the Jacksonville Symphony is open for business again, with appropriate safeguards against the spread of the coronavirus. Free open house concerts on Sept. 16 and 17 each welcomed 500 audience members, and … » 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

Whistleblowers are taking the leadership of the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) to task for several decisions that appear contrary to the interests of the union’s 7,000 members. In a report by NPR , several unnamed sources point to … » Read

MADRID (AP) — At least 30 of 41 members of a gospel choir in northeastern Spain have contracted coronavirus following a rehearsal indoors with little air circulation, local authorities and the chorus say. The River Troupe Gospel, a … » Read

O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra can’t give concerts in Powell Symphony Hall due to coronavirus restrictions, so musicians are taking performances straight to patrons — even to their homes. The … » Read