Johann Sebastian Bach is often portrayed as a model of rectitude—a “conformist establishment figure” closely associated with “respectability and propriety.” But, argues music historian Ted Gioia, that … » Read

WNYC has responded to pressure from its local community, and especially its new music community, and cancelled all plans to drop New Sounds . The program, hosted by John Schaefer since its inception 37 years ago, will remain on the air at its 11 … » Read

The appointment of Annilese Miskimmon [pictured] as the English National Opera’s (ENO)  new artistic director, argues David Benedict in The Stage , is shocking because “she’s startlingly well-equipped for the job. … » Read

By the end of this year, New York’s powerhouse public radio station WNYC plans to remove John Schaefer’s New Sounds , the “go to” program for new and unusual music for nearly four decades, from its airwaves and streaming … » Read

On Oct. 13 the border between San Diego and Tijuana, among the most politically charged spaces in North America, was the site of a performance by Choir!Choir!Choir! The Toronto-based group, founded by Canadian artists Daveed Goldman and Nobu … » Read

Students at the Frederick Bremer School in Walthamstow, East London, are proving the value of music in enhancing academic and social growth. Upon entering their seventh year, each student receives a violin, viola, or flute and free music lessons … » Read

Glory to Hong Kong, the work of an anonymous composer known only as “Thomas,” has rapidly won acceptance as the national anthem for those demonstrating on behalf of the city’s civic freedoms. “I planned for an anthem . . . … » Read

Flying with cellos can be no fun at all, as six musicians trying to return to the U.K. from Basel after a concert were recently reminded. On Oct. 11 Peter Gregson, Gabriella Swallow, Ashok Klouda, Adrian Bradbury, Ben Chappell and Tim Lowe had … » Read

Tanglewood is now open for business year’ round. The summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and its Tanglewood Music Center Fellows has become the fall, winter, and spring home to programs ranging from photography and film to dance, … » Read

The Sarasota Opera (SO) has purchased more than 30,000 costumes, some of which have been worn by legendary performers such as Luciano Pavarotti, Beverly Sills, and Marilyn Horne. Malabar Ltd.’s owner Luigi Speca initiated the sale to the … » Read