Charlie Wade, longtime marketing guru of the American orchestra world, has decided to step down from his post as VP of marketing for the Philadelphia Orchestra. Even before the pandemic, he had been a non-resident staffer, commuting regularly … » Read

On June 22, Swiss violinist Julie Berthollet had two frightening encounters with urban violence while traveling from Paris to Geneva. Waiting outside her apartment for an early morning taxi, she was approached by a young man who tried to steal … » Read

Rhiannon Giddens , who is everywhere these days as an artist, composer, and impresaria, has signed with MWI (Music Works International) for European representation; she was previously with London-based Asgard. The MacArthur Genius Grant … » Read

There is a slow change afoot in the world of opera. As the leading directors grow older—Krzysztof Warlikowski, Claus Guth, Dmitri Tcherniakov, Romeo Castellucci, Robert Carsen, and Barrie Kosky are all over fifty—the industry is … » Read

Big Apple Performing Arts, the umbrella organization of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus (NYCGMC) and the Youth Pride Chorus, has installed new, permanent leadership in John D. Carrion as executive director, and John J.Atorino as artistic … » Read

Carlo Rizzi, among the foremost international opera conductors, has renewed his contract as artistic director of Opera Rara through June 2025, the extension of a relationship that dates to 2019 and has been by all accounts  highly … » Read

Andrew Nethsingha, director of music at St. John’s College, University of Cambridge, is to be the next organist and master of choristers at Westminster Abbey—in effect the Abbey’s director of music. He succeeds James … » Read

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) has announced a new three-year labor agreement with its musicians and its eighth consecutive balanced budget. The agreement includes salary raises for the players each of the next three years, earmarks a … » Read

Michael Repper has added yet another podium to his collection, having just been named music director and conductor of the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra. The 31-year-old California native is also music director of the Ashland Symphony Orchestra, … » Read

Kate Kammeyer is the new executive director of the Berkeley (CA) Symphony succeeding Jim Tibbs, who is retiring after three years in the job. Kammeyer is the former senior VP and general manager of the Rochester Philharmonic, as well as its … » Read