As of June 30, the New York Youth Symphony (NYYS) will be in the market for a new executive director. Shauna Quill is leaving to “pursue other opportunities.” The NYYS board hopes to have a new executive director in place by the time … » Read

On Tuesday, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin installed a new culture minister, Olga Lyubimova, 39. She succeeds Vladimir Medinsky, has a background in film, TV, and journalism, and is the great-granddaughter of Vasily Kachalov, a famous … » Read

Netflix has nabbed the rights to Bradley Cooper’s film about the iconic Leonard Bernstein. Cooper, who co-wrote the script, will star in, direct, and co-produce the motion picture. Other producers involved include a veritable Hollywood … » Read

In 2008, when Opera San José’s resident soprano walked out in mid-season, Khori Dastoor stepped in at the last minute to take over major roles in four remarkably different operas— Lucia di Lammermoor , Rigoletto , The Magic … » Read

Two major European music festivals have announced new leaders for their youth orchestras. The Verbier Festival has appointed American conductor James Gaffigan [pictured] to be the next music director of the Verbier Festival Junior Orchestra … » Read

From the Top , NPR’s 20-year-old showcase for rising young talent, is widening its focus, creating what its executive director characterizes as a “brain trust” of five cohosts, each of whom brings a distinctive perspective to … » Read