Every touring artist has their horror stories when it comes to airlines and an often cavalier attitude towards musical instruments, but Esther Abrami’s recent experience indicates an exceptional degree of petty mindedness. “This is … » Read

Interlochen Arts Academy has announced a partnership with the Philadelphia Orchestra and National Symphony Orchestra intended to provide a platform for youth voice as part of the upcoming United States Semiquincentennial. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, jazz … » Read

The spat down under rolls on with the beleaguered Melbourne Symphony Orchestra issuing an open letter maintaining its belief that pianist Jayson Gillham “abused his position” when offering remarks from the concert platform on the … » Read

New data suggests that well over half of musicians based in the U.K. no longer tour to the European Union. Research conducted by the British Musicians’ Union found that 59 percent of their members, as well as artists within the wider music … » Read

A new investigative report suggests there were deep-rooted problems undermining the running of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra months before its catastrophically handled cancellation and reinstatement of pianist Jayson Gillham for talking … » Read

Jo Davies will depart Opera Australia after just 18 months as artistic director, the national opera company has announced. The British director, who filled the vacancy left after the frequently turbulent tenure of her predecessor Lyndon … » Read

The Bayreuth Festival announced a significant box office bounce back even as the 2024 season drew to a close. In all, 58,000 people attended this year’s performances with all 30 shows sold out. It comes as a relief after several years of … » Read

Talk about fresh starts: The Charlotte Symphony is starting 2024-25 with has a new music director in Kawame Ryan,  a new VP of artistic operations and GM in Scott Freck, and, as of this week, a new contract with its musicians that should … » Read

On Sept. 28, the San Diego Symphony will return to its new/old downtown concert hall. After four-and-a-half-years (two due to the pandemic and construction delays) and more than $125 million spent , the Jacobs Music Center will welcome the … » Read

The San Francisco Ballet is defending itself against claims of medical negligence by two former dancers. On Aug. 16 soloist Ellen Hummel filed a suit alleging that in 2023 Dr. Richard Gibbs and the San Francisco Free Clinic, with “reckless … » Read