PARIS--Having declared in June that the pandemic had left the Opéra de Paris “on its knees,” General Director Stéphane Lissner yesterday emphasized the point in testimony before the committee in charge of culture at the … » Read

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has joined the list of U.S. orchestras and opera companies cancelling their fall seasons; in the CSO’s case, that also applies to series such as Symphony Center Presents, MusicNow, the Civic Orchestra of … » Read

The Los Angeles Philharmonic has cancelled its Walt Disney Concert Hall fall season, simultaneously announcing a host of online and broadcast initiatives in an attempt to make up the difference. Following State and City guidelines, the … » Read

Although the US federal government’s health agencies have issued  muddled messages about the dangers adhering to choral singing during the pandemic, most scientists urge choristers,  “Don’t do it!” Now, many … » Read

In a surprise move, the Trump administration reversed plans, announced on July 6, to deport foreign students whose coursework was moved entirely online due to the pandemic. Previously, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which oversees … » Read

The last several months have brought many Americans face to face with death in a compelling fashion. Whether losing a loved one to Covid19 or witnessing the callous murder of George Floyd, we have been made to confront an inevitability that we … » Read

When it came to closing opera houses and concert halls, the impact of COVID-19 was devastatingly abrupt. On the other hand, with months of material in the can, the recording industry has been less immediately affected, although there might be a … » Read

As Americans confront the twin challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and a long overdue reckoning with the inequities bred by racism, musicians are using their gifts to call for change and offer healing to those in need. Nothing better … » Read

Returning to La Scala in the age of pandemic offers a new experience. “The usual throng,” notes Gramilano , “was replaced by a slow trickle of spectators.” Audience members entering specified doors “were confronted … » 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