After two years of study and consultation, the Philharmonia Orchestra has undertaken a major restructuring of its governance. As of March 31, Philharmonia Ltd. (the orchestra) and the Philharmonia Trust (the foundation that holds the … » Read

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has announced a number of cost-saving measures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In making the announcement, President and CEO Melia Tourangeau said, “These are particularly difficult decisions … » Read

Josh Groban, Nathan Lane and Jake Gyllenhaal honored composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim on Sunday with an online 90th birthday concert that was stuffed with his songs but delayed by technical difficulties. The starry special, called … » Read

Katharina Wagner is said to be suffering from a “long-term illness,” not related to COVID-19, and so will step down from her post at the helm of Bayreuth (Richard Wagner) Festival "until further notice." Heinz-Dieter Sense, who was … » Read

Lynn Harrell, onetime principal cello of the Cleveland Orchestra under George Szell who went on to a highly successful solo career, has died at age 76. No cause of death has been disclosed. A native of New York, he was a student of Leonard Rose … » Read

The fall out from coronavirus-related cancellations was a hot topic in two Zoom-based panel discussions, held on April 14 and 23 and hosted by the Chicago Opera Theater (COT). They were part of a series titled “Inner Workings,” and a … » Read

Seattle Symphony will rehire most of the workers it furloughed in March, thanks to a $2.3 million loan via the Payroll Protection Program (PPP). This means hiring back most of the individuals involved with the cancelled May production of La … » Read

For the first three weeks of September, the English National Opera (ENO) will present the world’s first drive-in opera experience. “Drive & Live” will stage live performances of shortened versions of La Bohème and The … » Read

To contend with the coronavirus pandemic, Interlochen, the longest continuously running arts camp in the world, will operate its upcoming 93 rd season exclusively online. “After careful evaluation of the projected impact of the COVID-19 … » Read

Three American orchestras have not cancelled their seasons: The Dallas Symphony, citing May 24 as its final concert; the San Francisco Symphony, which, according to its website, is reopening on May 14 with Yuja Wang and Michael Tilson Thomas; and … » Read