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New Maestro Launch: SF and LA

May 29, 2026 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Daniel Harding strolled the bases in Dodgers Stadium arm-in-arm with Gustavo Dudamel, each in a Dodgers jersey with their names and numbers in the LA Phil music-director pantheon (12 and 11, respectively) on the back. Elim Chan made a grand … » Read
 

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A New Post for a New Man in Paris

May 29, 2026 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
The Orchestre de Paris has named Spanish conductor/violinist Roberto González-Monjas as its principal guest conductor starting in the 2027-28 season, which coincides with the start of Esa-Pekka Salonen’s tenure as music director. … » Read
 

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Artistic Staff Shuffle at Finnish National O

May 29, 2026 | Anthony Brown, Musical America
Thomas de Mallet Burgess, artistic director of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet, has recommended that Dima Slobodeniouk receive board approval for a four-year appointment, effective Aug. 1, as the organization’s new principal … » Read
 

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Ojai's 2027 Music Director

May 29, 2026 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
As the Ojai Music Festival community anticipates the upcoming 80 th Festival next month, the leadership for the 81 st edition was recently finalized when Artistic and Executive Director Designate Teddy Abrams tapped Chris Thile as music director … » Read
 

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Even Interlochen

May 29, 2026 | Associated Press
INTERLOCHEN, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan summer arts camp and boarding school where Jeffrey Epstein has been accused of meeting at least two of his victims will tear down a lodge that once bore his name. The Interlochen Center for the Arts said … » Read
 

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Brian Large Dies

May 27, 2026 | Anthony Brown, Musical America
Brian Large, one of the world’s most prolific television directors of opera and symphony orchestra performances, died on May 23 in New York City after a brief hospital stay. He was 89. Born in London in 1939, he studied piano at the Royal … » Read
 

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Two Conductors Renew, One Withdraws

May 27, 2026 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
The Gulbenkian Foundation has renewed the contracts of Hannu Lint and Martina Batic , respective principal conductors of its symphony and choir, through the year 2030. Lintu, a Finn, was named chief conductor in November 2023, while his Slovenian … » Read
 

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Sonny Rollins, One of the Greats, Has Died

May 27, 2026 | Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 years, died May 25 at age 95. Spokesperson Terri Hinte … » Read
 

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New President & CEO for Seattle Symphony

May 27, 2026 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Jeremy S. Rothman, chief programming officer of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts, is to be the new president and CEO of the Seattle Symphony and Benaroya Hall as of Sept. 1. He succeeds Maria K. Yang, the organization’s chief … » Read
 

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Lang Lang & TikTok Launch Campaign

May 26, 2026 | Anthony Brown, Musical America
Lang Lang is partnering with TikTok on a classical music campaign that will offer performances, conversations, and interactive experiences on the platform. “Lang Lang LIVE: Beyond the Keys” launched on May 19 at The University of … » Read
 
 

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