The pandemic spawned a number of responses from musicians isolated at home seeking ways to remain engaged with their art. For mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke, it meant commissioning songs from composers she had been looking forward to collaborating … » Read

Approaching its centennial season next year, the San Francisco Opera has added the position of chief operating officer (COO) to its ranks, a post that reports directly to General Director Matthew Shilvock in the role of “strategic … » Read

In an announcement that arrived over the transom late last night, the Las Vegas Philharmonic stated it had “parted ways” with Executive Director Anne Berquist, who joined the organization last May. No further information on the … » Read

Stephen Sondheim, who died at 91 on Nov. 26, left an estate estimated to be worth as much as $75mn. He designated that the entirety—including his personal effects, the rights to his music and literary works and everything else—go to … » Read

BAGHDAD (AP) — War kept him away from his beloved homeland for decades. Now, virtuoso oud player Naseer Shamma hopes to help rebuild conflict-scarred Iraq through a series of concerts and other projects to support culture and education. The … » Read

LONDON—A contemporary composer must execute a fine balancing act to command artistic respect and be popular at the same time. That’s the trick British composer Dani Howard seems to be pulling off right now with a string of commissions … » Read

A six-decade lapse between recordings is hardly the norm for any artist. But then 97-year-old pianist Ruth Slenczynska, whose My Life in Music will be released by Decca on March 18, is not just any artist. Born in Sacramento, CA, in 1925, her … » Read

Zubin and Nancy Mehta have donated $1mn worth of Tesla shares to the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. Mehta has been the principal conductor of the Maggio since 1985, honorary director for life since 2006, and now music director emeritus. … » Read

The Chattanooga Symphony and Opera (CSO), which presents about 20 pops, symphonic, and chamber concerts a season, has named John Kilkenny to succeed Samantha Teter as executive director, starting March 1. Teter has been with the organization for … » Read

In a move that surprised many, Josep Caballé Domenech announced his resignation as music director of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic as of May 2023. He joined the orchestra in 2011. "We’re saddened by it,” responded the … » Read