Stepan Armasar is to be associate conductor of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons. He succeeds Aurel Dawidiuk, who became the first associate conductor in the history of the Concertgebouw Orchestra in 2024, and … » Read

In preparing for the exit of Gustavo Dudamel this season, the Los Angeles Philharmonic is busy filling the gap with new partners. The latest one is 2023 Dudamel Fellow Anna Handler as conductor in residence starting next season. The 29-year-old … » Read

NEW YORK (AP) — When Lise Davidsen finished her last performance in Beethoven’s Fidelio at the Metropolitan Opera over a year ago, she flew home to Norway to await the birth of twins, enjoy a six-month maternity leave and prepare for … » Read

Chang Han-na [pictured] is to be the new president of the Seoul Arts Center. The 44-year-old cellist and conductor is the first woman, the first musician, and the youngest individual to assume the position. She is expected to begin her … » Read

The Hannover State Opera has tapped Francesco Angelico as its new general music director as of the beginning of the 2026-27 season. He succeeds Stephan Zillias, who joined the State Opera in 2020. The 49-year-old Italian was general music … » Read

Initially the Washington National Opera’s decision in January to part ways with The Kennedy Center, its home since 1971, left Francesca Zambello, the company’s artistic director, uneasy. “I was very concerned knowing what it's … » Read

Taiwanese American conductor Mei-Ann Chen is to succeed George Manahan as director of orchestral activities and chair of conducting at the Manhattan School of Music. Manahan announced his retirement in December, having been with the school for 55 … » Read

With Anne-Marie McDermott slated to  exit as artistic director at the close of the season, the Bravo! Vail Music Festival has announced Chris Rogerson, 37, as her successor. A composer on the Curtis Institute faculty, his skill set differs … » Read

The Schumann Quartett--named for brothers Erik and Ken, violin, and cellist Mark—has brought American violist Matthew McDowell into the group to succeed Veit Hertenstein, who left in December after three years. McDowell is an alumnus of … » Read

Israeli-American conductor Yoel Gamzou is to be music director of the Polish National Opera (Teatr wielki) in Warsaw as of next season. He succeeds Patrick Fournillier, in the job from 2020, and has signed a four-year contract. Much of his … » Read