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Minnesota O Names New Prez & CEO

July 18, 2025 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Isaac Thompson, president and CEO of the Oregon Symphony Orchestra , former managing director of the New York Philharmonic, is to be the new president and CEO of the Minnesota Orchestra. He succeeds Michelle Miller Burns, in the job six years. … » Read
 

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New Music Directors: Germany and the U.S.

July 18, 2025 | Anthony Brown, Musical America
Felix Mildenberger will become general music director of the Brandenburg State Orchestra Frankfurt (BSOF) as of the start of the 2026-27 season. He succeeds Jörg-Peter Weigle, in the post for seven years. The 35-year-old maestro, currently … » Read
 

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Opera Philly Names Composer in Residence

July 17, 2025 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Opera Philadelphia, the small opera company that can, and does, has chosen Haitian American composer Nathalie Joachim to be composer-in-residence for the 2025-26 season. She joins a Mellon Foundation-supported pantheon that includes Missy … » Read
 

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Slatkin Returns to Advise Nashville

July 17, 2025 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
The Nashville Symphony announced that Leonard Slatkin will return to serve as Music Advisor this September for a term extending through the 2027/28 season. He assumes the role as Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero’s 16-year tenure comes … » Read
 

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British Conductors on the Move

July 16, 2025 | Anthony Brown, Musical America
British conductor Andrew Constantine will exit his post as music director of the Fort Wayne (IN) Philharmonic at the end of his current contract, in Spring of 2027. He will have been in the job 18 years and is credited with raising the civic and … » Read
 

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Italy's Culture Minister Calls Gergeiv's Upcoming Appearance 'Deplorable'

July 16, 2025 | Associated Press
ROME (AP)--Italy's culture minister joined the widow of Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny on Tuesday in condemning an invitation for maestro Valery Gergiev to perform near Naples, warning it could serve as propaganda for the Kremlin. … » Read
 

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LA Phil Nabs One of New York's Finest

July 16, 2025 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
New York Philharmonic solo English horn virtuoso Ryan Roberts is decamping for the Los Angeles Philharmonic to be its next principal oboe, starting in September. The latter ensemble has also named a first-violin section player, Melody Ye Yuan, as … » Read
 

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András Schiff Named Praemium Imperiale Laureate

July 16, 2025 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
On July 15 in Tokyo, the Japan Art Association announced the names of the five 2025 Praemium Imperiale laureates. One of the world's most prestigious international arts awards, the Praemium is presented annually to artists recognized for their … » Read
 

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Shakeup Among NY Times Critics

July 16, 2025 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Sia Michel [pictured], former editor-in-chief of Spin magazine, current culture editor of The New York Times , has issued a directive moving four of New York’s most influential arts voices off their respective beats to be replaced by new, … » Read
 

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Jonathan Biss Has a New Job

July 15, 2025 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Pianist Jonathan Biss, whose career as a writer, artistic director, teacher, performer, and new-music commissioner is already bursting at the seams, has a new job. Toronto's Royal Conservatory of Music has named him to the piano faculty of its … » Read
 
 

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