Russian-Austrian soprano Anna Netrebko, who has come under criticism for her warm relations with Vladimir Putin, announced Tuesday that she was stepping down from the stage "until further notice." "After careful consideration, I have made the … » Read

When he was still in college, Lee Mills dreamed of becoming a roller coaster designer. But the career path he ended up following has provided the young conductor with some different and very memorable thrills—especially during the current … » Read

Gemma New is to be artistic advisor and principal conductor of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) as of next season. The three-year term obligates her to conduct a number of concerts and advise on all of them. She’ll be working with … » Read

This story has been updated. Please see Artists and Institutions Distance Themselves from Gergiev, from Russia . The mayor of Munich, Dieter Reiter, has told Valery Gergiev, music director of the Munich Philharmonic, that if he does not clearly … » Read

This story has been updated. Please see Artists and Institutions Distance Themselves from Gergiev, from Russia . The Mayor of Milan, also the chair of La Scala, has ordered that Valery Gergiev be “fired” from the house’s new … » Read

Carlos Miguel Prieto is to move from artistic advisor to music director of the North Carolina Symphony as of 2023-24, serving as designate next season. He succeeds Grant Llewellyn, who was named laureate in 2020 after 16 years in the post. … » Read

In announcing a search for a new artistic director, Opera Australia has let it be known that its current one, Lyndon Terracini, will not be renewing his contract when it expires in 2023. He has been in the job since 2009. The company’s new … » Read

“What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas,” or so the city's tourist board once declared. A lawsuit involving the local orchestra is proving otherwise. In late January, the Las Vegas Philharmonic  fired its executive director of … » Read

When he exits The New York Times obituaries desk on Friday and heads uptown to the Metropolitan Opera a few weeks later, Dan Wakin will be “going to the other side” after 40 years in journalism. The last 22 were at The Times, covering … » Read

The London Symphony Orchestra has added the much-heralded Canadian soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan to its artistic team, in the newly created role of Associate Artist for a term of three years. In her new position, Hannigan will create her … » Read