He is an inspirational model of courage and perseverance. Since announcing that he was facing a “stealthy adversary” in glioblastoma multiforme, a type of aggressive brain cancer, nearly two years ago, Michael Tilson Thomas has … » Read

Violinist Lisa Batiashvili is to be the Berlin Philharmonic’s artist-in-residence as of 2023-24. In an interview with the orchestra , she calls the new appointment “a dream come true,” saying she is eager for solo as well as … » Read

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, which recently received $25 million as a challenge grant toward a $100 million endowment boost, has added a new position to its conducting staff: Principal Conductor, Dallas Symphony Presents. First to fill it, as … » Read

The Los Angeles Children’s Chorus, a broad musical education program that has impacted thousands of students across Southern California since its 1986 founding, has named Fred Meads to be its new associate artistic director. Meads, music … » Read

It’s about time. Joseph Conyers, longtime bass of the Philadelphia Orchestra, among about a dozen other hats, has been promoted to principal after some 13 years in the Nos. 2  and 3 slots. He succeeds Harold Robinson, who was … » Read

Composer, clarinetist, conductor Jörg Widmann [pictured] is to be the new principal guest conductor of the NDR Radiophilharmonie in Hanover for three years. Also composer in residence with the Berlin Philharmonic next season, Widmann, 49, is … » Read

Chad Smith, chief executive of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is to be the next CEO of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Ironically, he will succeed his former colleague, Gail Samuel. She took the top Boston post in June of 2021, leaving the LA Phil … » Read

Lawrence (Larry) Edelson, founding artistic and general director of the American Lyric Theater (ALT), has been announced as the new general director of the Chicago Opera Theater as of July 1. He will now run both organizations. In Chicago, … » Read

Toronto early music enterprise Tafelmusik has appointed Glenn Hodgins , current president and CEO of the Canadian Music Center, as its next executive director, as of June 21. Hodgins , who started his career over three decades ago as … » Read

Courtney Beck, executive director of the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale, is to move to the same position next week with Alonzo King LINES Ballet, also based in the Bay Area. She takes the post held since 2019 by company co-founder … » Read