The Iceland Symphony Orchestra (ISO) is to celebrate its 70 th anniversary with an eight-concert U.K. tour under Yan Pascal Tortelier. The orchestra made its Britain debut at the BBC Proms five years ago but has never toured the U.K. before. The … » Read

The U.K. government should cover additional costs that musicians incur in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM). A press release states that a no-deal Brexit would cause “major disruption to … » Read

The Philadelphia Orchestra is to present a four-day celebration of Beethoven’s 250th anniversary at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), playing all nine symphonies and splicing them with newly commissioned works. The new works are … » Read

The latest addition to the growing roster of youth orchestras—the Concertgebouworkest Young—will make its symphonic debut with concerts in Amsterdam and Brussels in late August. Young is a relative latecomer: the U.K., the U.S., … » Read

The current occupant of The White House differs from his predecessors in ways too many to count. One that has become increasingly evident is his apparent indifference to music. Leading classical, jazz, and popular musical artists have entertained … » Read

The State and Cathedral Choir in Berlin, a determinedly all-boys ensemble for its 554-year existence, will remain so for the foreseeable future. That was the ruling on Aug. 15 from a Berlin court that rejected a l awsuit filed on behalf of a … » Read

They helicoptered over crowds into the Woodstock festival and hiked in past abandoned cars. They danced at dawn on a muddy hillside and dodged drenching rain. They barely slept, phoned Mom to say they were OK and marveled at their sheer numbers. … » Read

Boasting over 100,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel, composer David Bruce has posted a video titled Classical Music isn't Dead. Nor is the CD. Subtitled, “ How to Release in 2019,” he absolutely proves his point using personal … » Read

The state government of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia is transforming the manner in which it distributes millions of dollars to arts organizations. Gone are the five-member panels that have previously awarded grants after a process of … » Read

Best known among the classical arts as summer home to the Philadelphia Orchestra, the New York City Ballet, and, more recently, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is as rich in history as its … » Read