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

Abigail Disney is once again taking the company her grandfather Roy Disney co-founded to task for its generous financial treatment of senior executives amid the coronavirus pandemic. An Emmy award-winning film-maker, Disney has no role in the … » Read

During the pandemic the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is bringing a whole new meaning to community engagement. President and CEO Kim Noltemy and Co. are delivering groceries to families affiliated with the DSO’s Young Strings and Young … » Read

Ecce Ensemble: Angelus     Composer:  John Aylward (b.1980) Label:  New Focus Recordings Release Date:  April 24, 2020 TRT:  43:09 Works:  Angelus  (2014-18) Performers:  Ecce Ensemble: Nina Guo … » Read

In March, the Italian government unveiled "Cura Italia," a €25bn relief package intended to bolster the national economy hit hard by the coronavirus lockdown. Of that, €130m was to be allocated to performing arts companies and cinemas, … » Read

Citywide Musical Fanfare Planned for Wednesday, April 29 at 7pm Conceived by Frank London (of The Klezmatics) and Hajnal Pivnick and Dorian Wallace (of Tenth Intervention) For instructions and a downloadable score that does not … » Read