NEW YORK — More than 70 composers from Monteverdi to Glass have written operas inspired by the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, but that didn't deter Matthew Aucoin from adding his name to the list. “I think musicians love the idea that … » Read

If Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Festival has left its namesake behind to plunge into the 21st century, the Great Performers series remains pretty much a bastion of the old school—plenty of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and yes, Mozart, … » Read

Was Sergei Rachmaninoff the most innovative composer at work in the 200 years between 1700 and 1900? Researchers at the Graduate School of Culture Technology at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), South Korea, think so. … » Read

Seven months before the expiration of their current contract, next September, the musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra have ratified a new, three-year pact,  ensuring that all is in order for the arrival of the orchestra’s new … » Read

One of the world’s most iconic buildings has never really worked very well. Intended to be “the best opera house that can be built” when the competition for its design was announced in 1954, the Sydney Opera House has been … » Read

The BBC’s news operation, under a mandate to save £80m by 2022, has announced it will cut 450 jobs. “Never in my career have I felt this organization is quite under the threat that it currently is,” said Fran Unsworth, … » Read

The coronavirus is taking its toll on the arts globally. Thursday, the Boston Symphony Orchestra cancelled its long planned ten-day tour of Asia, February 6-16, affecting performances in Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. The decision, not … » Read

Although the presentation of the Grammys for the classical genre is relegated to the pre-telecast portion of the event, the prestige and value of the award remains important. “Saying that somebody is nominated or has won a Grammy is a very … » Read

For the past six months, abrupt venue closings during Hong Kong’s antigovernment protests have become a frequent part of local concert life. But yesterday’s decisive reaction to China’s coronavirus has now removed some of the … » Read

Carnegie Hall is a storied institution, but it is also a generous and far-reaching one. Its ambitious education programs impact millions across the globe, and it never hesitates to lend its brand and share its wealth with institutions and … » Read