American conductor John Axelrod arrived in Kyoto, Japan, from Switzerland in time for the requisite ten-day quarantine before his appearance on the podium of the City of Kyoto Symphony Orchestra, November 27 and 28. His next scheduled engagement, … » Read

As the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s new president and CEO, Erik Rönmark is making some major changes. Having officially succeeded longtime chief Anne Parsons on December 20 (three months earlier than was originally anticipated), … » Read

George Crumb, a pioneering American composer who incorporated sounds of nature, theatricalism, and extended techniques within the confines of the western classical tradition, died at his home on Sunday in Media, PA. He was 92. His death was … » Read

The Las Vegas Philharmonic has tapped Alice Sauro as its interim executive director, effective February 1. She succeeds Anne Berquist, who was  recently dismissed “based on her performance in the role,” according to the … » Read

ROME (AFP) – Legendary conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim has cleared his schedule for the coming weeks to undergo surgery, Milan's La Scala opera house said Sunday. "Mr. Barenboim is forced to suspend his activity in the coming weeks … » Read

On Feb. 8, John Williams turns 90. After a 28-film, nearly 50-year collaboration with Steven Spielberg; scores for some of the film world’s biggest blockbusters; 52 Oscar nominations and five wins; and four Olympic Games fanfares, he is … » Read

Duke Ellington, argues LA Times music critic Mark Swed, “profoundly and categorically changed the course of 20 th -century music.” And yet, Swed continues, “[his] legacy—as large and as meaningful as that of any artist in … » Read

Pianist Daniil Trifonov has tested positive for Covid-19 and so will not perform tonight in Boston, his first solo recital at Symphony Hall. The event, part of the BSO's Celebrity Series, has been cancelled altogether. Trifonov was Musical … » Read

The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen has appointed 21-year-old Finn Tarmo Peltokoski [pictured] as its first ever principal guest conductor. He first led the orchestra last June, apparently with impressive results. He is scheduled to conduct it … » Read

In announcing its upcoming festival season, May 28-June 26, Opera Theater of Saint Louis (OTSL) has named Daniela Candillari as its principal conductor; she will lead one of the four productions per season, including this year’s Carmen . … » Read