Calby Van Hollebeke, a Master of Arts candidate at Washington State University’s (WSU) School of Music, grew up on a farm and is very aware of the hard work that goes into the annual harvest. Her memories of summers with her family spent in … » Read

As the war between Russia and Ukraine grinds on, Keri-Lynn Wilson and the members of the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra (UFO), which she organized in the spring of 2022, admit that their project may be the victim of compassion fatigue. … » Read

The dance programming team at the Kennedy Center under Trump’s control has been fired. One of its members had been at the helm of the effort to unionize employees at the beleaguered institution. As a result of the firings, Tony Yoon, a … » Read

The Trump administration’s gutting of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) as well as National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) has the potential to create a “doom loop.” As … » Read

After nearly a year of negotiation and intermittent labor action, the Welsh National Opera (WNO) and the company’s chorus, represented by Equity, have agreed on a new full-time contract that provides “a competitive, industry-standard … » Read

This year the only full Stateside staging of Wagner’s complete Ring of the Nibelungen is being presented in Brattleboro, Vt. TUNDI Productions, founded in 2018 by soprano Jenna Rae and conductor Hugh Keelan, defies Wagnerian expectations. … » Read

Since 1853, Steinway & Sons has made pianos considered to be among the world’s best. “When one plays a Steinway, there is a warmth and nobility in the sound that is unequalled by any other instrument,” attests Emanuel Ax. … » Read

Since it was established in 1935, the Naval School of Music (NAVSOM) has been training military musicians to serve in ensembles around the world, from ship's bands to ceremonial units to the service's most prestigious musical organizations. The … » Read

The Arts Action Alliance and Miami Cultural Coalition are spearheading “Arts Action Miami,” a county-wide campaign opposing Miami Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s $12.8 million cut to the budget for arts and culture and the … » Read

For many aspiring opera singers, Germany’s 80 opera houses offer opportunities to hone their craft and earn a living. But to succeed there, it is essential to speak the language. The Middlebury Language School in Vermont offers … » Read