The Glyndebourne Festival has postponed its opening from May 21 to July 14, “provided it is safe to do so,” writes Executive Chairman Gus Christie in a letter to patrons. As such, it is cancelling all performances prior to that date; … » Read

With the White House predicting “July or August” as a time by which the U.S. will be able to crawl back from the effects of COVID-19, arts organizations that last week said they would  close down just until mid or late March are … » Read

The Bayreuth Festival announced yesterday that its online sale of tickets, scheduled to begin at 2:00 pm CET on March 29, is to be postponed, likely till the end of May. This news doesn’t bode well for the 2020 Festival, scheduled to open … » Read

As the coronavirus shutters concert halls around the world, orchestras and individual artists are proving resourceful in getting their music to the public. When action by the Australian government cancelled the Melbourne Symphony … » Read

The orchestra has apparently opted to make its official announcement on Twitter, with a link to a statement on its website that reports concerts will resume in May. onSymphony   "IMPORTANT UPDATE: As the safety of our community continues to … » Read

Opera Australia (OA) is one of many cultural institutions around the world struggling to find a financial path forward in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. The challenge, says Chief Executive Rory Jeffes, is “how we ensure the short-term … » Read

We will be updating the following list as additions arrive; please note that Central European Time (CET) is currently five hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Time. Contact editor@musicalamerica.com to add to the list. Tuesday, March 17 Noon CET: … » Read

The Southbank Center, home to The Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, and the Purcell Room, has officially announced its closure. As a charity, we will be working hard to find ways to survive the financial implications that a period of … » Read

Yesterday,  Carnegie Hall. Today, the Kennedy Center has in essence cancelled the rest of its season, closing down through May 10 “in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 . “Until further notice, the Kennedy Center campus … » Read

The threat posed by the coronavirus has led Berlin to shutter the city’s theaters, state operas, and concert halls until at least April 19. Of the city’s cultural institutions, only public museums remain open for the time being. With … » Read