As Thierry Fischer conducts his final concerts as music director of the Utah Symphony, and moves to the post of emeritus, he has appointed Matthew Straw [pictured] as assistant conductor, starting next season. A two-time Solti Career Career … » Read

Anna Thorvaldsdottir is one of the hottest commodities in today’s classical music world. The Berlin Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra are just some of the major … » Read

The Los Angeles–based experimental opera producer  The Industry has selected Tim Griffin as its next executive director. He succeeds Cordelia Istel, who has served in an interim capacity. A former editor-in-chief of Artforum and … » Read

The Vienna Symphony has named Czech conductor Petr Popelka to be its chief conductor, starting next season in the position of designate and taking over in full as of 2024-25. He succeeds Andrés Orozco-Estrada, whose exit, officials are … » Read

The Apollo, the iconic Harlem performing arts center dedicated to Black arts and culture, has tapped Michelle Ebanks as its next president and CEO. Recently in the same position with Essence Communications, she succeeds Jonelle Procope, whose … » Read

K. James (Kevin) McDowell is to retire as president and artistic director of the Academy of Vocal Arts, having transformed the near 90-year-old Philadelphia-based school during a remarkable, 37-year tenure. “His positive impact on the … » Read

SAN FRAISCO (AP)—Part fairy tale, part psychodrama, Richard Strauss’s Die Frau Ohne Schatten (The Woman Without a Shadow) calls for three big-voiced sopranos who can do justice to a long and difficult score. That’s one reason … » Read

Michelle Williams, head of casting for the English National Opera since 2016, is to be the new director of artistic administration for the Garsington Opera as of next September. She succeeds Laura Canning, the new general director and CEO of … » Read

The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO), now in its 85 th year, has hired American conductor Maurice Cohn as its 11 th music director, effective immediately. He arrives after a two-year search, which brought six finalists to conduct as … » Read

The Royal Academy of Music has appointed Barbara Hannigan to be the Reinbert de Leeuw Professor of Music. Named one of her most important mentors (he died in 2020), the position calls on her to direct ensembles, mentor singers, and help students … » Read