The Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) is in the midst of a transformation. The most visible evidence is a new 236-bed, cutting-edge residence and parking complex. The school is also taking steps to reduce its student body, ideally from 430 to … » Read

A gift of $4m from The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation will enable the Interlochen Center for the Arts (ICA) to complete a versatile residential facility—the final element of its 1990 master site plan. Since the 1930s succeeding … » Read

After three days of intensive negotiations, Baltimore Symphony management and musicians are at a crossroads. In separate press releases last night, each issued their own version of the situation. Headline from management: "Baltimore Symphony … » Read

Is Stuart Murphy [pictured], the English National Opera’s (ENO) chief executive, “cocking a snook at those whose friendly understanding it should be courting”? Telegraph critic Rupert Christiansen thinks so.  In denying … » Read

As a chaser to its standoff with management, the Baltimore Symphony musicians this morning filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge against the orchestra, claiming, “Since June 17, 2019, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has failed, and … » Read

A brief political protest interrupted the Sept. 6 opening of the San Francisco Opera (SFO) season when two men chanted “Impeach Trump now!” and tossed flyers off the balcony. Michael Petrelis told the San Francisco Chronicle that he … » Read

Over the past decade Opera Philadelphia has established a reputation as an innovative company that nurtures new works and breathes fresh life into standard fare. It has given birth to 21 new operas—works that have gone on to over 260 … » Read

American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) has decided to launch its own investigation into “the multiple allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination against Plácido Domingo.” Its members, especially female, are the … » Read

Gianandrea Noseda is wasting no time in reshaping the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO). Now entering his third season at the NSO’s artistic helm, he has brought in 16 new musicians, five of whom start this season. Succeeding Barry Hearn as … » Read

The death of noted philanthropist H. F. “Gerry” Lenfest in August 2018 has brought an end to the “Love the Arts in Philadelphia” marketing program. Over almost 20 years, Lenfest’s foundation had given $24 million to … » Read