PARIS (AP) — The rector of Notre Dame Cathedral says the Paris landmark is still so fragile that there’s a “50 percent chance” the structure might not be saved, because scaffolding installed before this year’s fire … » Read

The Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale has received two significant year-end gifts. By way of its Montana Development Co., the Sukin family has given a building in downtown Billings to the orchestra for use as office space. It is the … » Read

10. Vienna Philharmonic’s performance of Mahler Symphony No. 9 at Carnegie Hall under Michael Tilson Thomas. “Spacious, glimmering, and grand.” 9. MusicAeterna chorus and orchestra in the Verdi Requiem under Greek-Russian … » Read

In an internal memo obtained by Le Figaro , Paris Opera General Director Stéphane Lissner [pictured] "shares [his] concern" that the company’s losses due to ongoing worker strikes could amount to "at least 12 million euros." Monday … » Read

When California’s groundbreaking AB5 legislation —known as the “gig work” bill—takes effect on January 1, 2020, the ability of arts organizations to hire many of their workers as contractors rather than staff … » Read

PARIS (AP) — Notre Dame kept Christmas going even during two world wars — a beacon of hope amid the bloodshed. Yet an accidental fire in peacetime finally stopped the Paris cathedral from celebrating Midnight Mass this year, for the … » Read

Manhattan’s newest chic, multimillion-dollar arts venue, the Shed, located in Manhattan's newest chic, multibillion-dollar vertical mall, Hudson Yards, has hired another Brit to helm its artistic team. Joining artistic director and chief … » Read

A new report from the Elbphilharmonie reveals impressive results for the new venue and its adjacent plaza. During the third, 2018-2019 season, the Elbphilharmonie claims to have received 3.6 million guests—904,000 people attended 731 events … » Read

Austrian culture officials have taken action in response to the  report issued last week that the ballet academy of the Vienna Statsoper had failed to correct previously found evidence of abuse of its young students. Specifically, the … » Read

Following are a few highlights of China’s musical year: At least three new venues opened Shangyin Opera House , a government-funded facility affiliated with the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, opened in October with  La finta … » Read