Michaella Calzaretta [pictured], chorus master and assistant conductor of Utah Opera, is to be the new chorus master and head of music staff for the Seattle Opera. She assumes the new post immediately, preparing the 36-member ensemble for the … » Read

After stepping away from music entirely for over a decade, disenchanted with the scene, especially for black musicians, tenor Limmie Pulliam is back. With a vengeance. “That entrance, you have to nail it,” says the Missouri native. … » Read

Mezzo-soprano Sheila Nadler died on June 25 in Manhattan at age 82. She studied with Rosa Ponselle and was among the selected few chosen for Maria Callas’s famous masterclasses at Juilliard 1971-72. Ms. Nadler sang major roles on stages … » Read

CHICAGO -- In the twilight of his music directorship of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Riccardo Muti candidly outlined his legacy and implored musicians to remember his instruction on Giuseppe Verdi’s operas: use the 19th century scores … » Read

Acclaimed French pianist David Fray [pictured] has joined Arabella Arts for general management. He was previously with IMG Artists. In addition to performing internationally as a soloist and with major orchestras,  Fray in 2021 launched the … » Read

When the tenor and his understudy in Glyndebourne’s production of Ethel Smyth's The Wreckers both fell ill on June 21, it required a chartered helicopter to guarantee that the show could go on. Adam Gilbert, an associate artist with the … » Read

Ukrainian violist Maxim Rysanov will join the Yehudi Menuhin School (YMS) as its first associate artist, a role that will see him visiting the school several times annually, as a chamber music coach and conductor and giving masterclasses. He next … » Read

After nearly six seasons without a permanent concertmaster, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has finally named one, effective in 2022-23 and starting this summer on the orchestra’s European tour. David McCarroll [pictured] succeeds Noah … » Read

Julius Drake made an important discovery very early in his musical career. He loved playing the piano, but had no desire to be a soloist. “I can still remember meeting this clarinetist and playing through one of the Brahms sonatas with … » Read

The Lancaster (PA) Symphony Orchestra has chosen Michael Butterman [pictured] from what it says were 190 applicants for the job of music director. He succeeds Stephen Gunzenhauser, in the job for 40 of the LSO’s 75 years. Butterman starts … » Read