Tens of thousands of children across the U.S. are learning to play the violin by the immersive Suzuki method, listening to excerpts recorded by disgraced Cleveland Orchestra concertmaster William Preucil, Jr. So Alfred Music, the publishing … » Read

The Baltimore Symphony musicians have issued a press release stating that they have been playing without a contract since September 9, after two one-year contract extensions, the second at the request of the orchestra’s then new CEO, Peter … » Read

In an effort to lure younger audiences, Wigmore Hall and Classic FM have designed a plan that will make 25,000 £5 ($6.35) tickets available to listeners under 35 throughout each Wigmore Hall season. Pre-concert talks, Q&As with artists, … » Read

It is no secret that African Americans are woefully underrepresented in American orchestras. Since the practice of using blind auditions began in the 1970s and ‘80s, the percentage of female musicians has grown six-fold, from 5 to 30. … » Read

The Sphinx Organization, whose programs reach more than 100,000 students and artists annually, is inaugurating a new, two-year leadership program for Black and Latinx arts leaders. Each year Sphinx LEAD (Leaders in Excellence, Arts, and … » Read

At its annual meeting on Oct. 24, the Canadian Opera Company (COC) announced a small operating surplus for its recently concluded fiscal year. While a surplus of any size is cause for celebration—the COC’s totaled $6,000 on a budget … » Read

The Royal Opera recently introduced Opera Dots, a new program for children ages three months to five years, to begin cultivating future audiences. Workshop participants imitate costumed performers who use song and dance to portray classic … » Read

Hungarian State Opera and Hungarian National Ballet has moved into the former New York State Theater, preparing for a 13-day residency that begins October 30 with the U.S. premiere of Bánk bán (“The Viceroy … » Read

The Oct. 22 annual meeting of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) celebrated a season of successes. The ensemble’s 138 th year marked the end of David Robertson’s successful 13-year tenure as music director—Stéphane … » Read

Yuja Wang will launch her six-concert Carnegie Hall Perspectives series on Friday night, performing works for piano and percussion, all of them arranged by Martin Grubinger, Sr., all in their New York premieres. Among the most anticipated is … » Read