The Berlin Symphony has named Hansjörg Schellenberger as its next chief conductor, effective with the 2021-22 season. He succeeds Lior Shambadal, in the job for 22 years, from 1997-2019. Schellenberger, 72, was principal oboe of the Berlin … » Read

Pianist Tiffany Poon may not be well known to a certain generation of classical music fans, but to followers of YouTube, she’s a star. The 24-year-old pianist has a  YouTube channel  that’s drawn 42 million views and some … » Read

The Dallas Symphony has created a new position for violinist/conductor Pinchas Zukerman, with whom it has been affiliated in one form or another since 1977, including when he was principal guest conductor, from 1993-95. His position, … » Read

Anne Parsons, whose remarkable tenure as the Detroit Symphony’s president and CEO has seen seven consecutive operating surpluses (2013-20) and launched a live streaming revolution among American orchestras, is to retire in the fall of 2022 … » Read

The music of composer/violinist Jessie Montgomery seems to be everywhere these days, particularly Banner , programmed in recent months by the Los Angeles and New York philharmonics and the Philadelphia Orchestra, among others. The three-minute … » Read

Renae Williams Niles, chairman of the board of APAP (Association of Performing Arts Professionals), best known for her work in arts education and dance, has been given a lofty title at the Los Angeles Philharmonic, one by which she will oversee … » Read

The death of Daisy Newman on Feb. 10, 2021 at the age of 74 robbed inner city children in the San Francisco Bay area of a forceful advocate. Founder and longtime chief executive of the Young Musicians Choral Orchestra (YMCO), Newman was the … » Read

Wayne Turner Peterson, winner of the 1992 Pulitzer Prize in music for his piece The Face of the Night, The Heart of the Dark died on April 7 in San Francisco of natural causes. He was 93. Born in Albert Lea, Minnesota in 1927, he was influenced … » Read

LONDON (AP) — Liam Scarlett, a star British choreographer whom some insiders thought to be the next Ratmansky, has died at age 35. His career of late was clouded by abuse allegations. Scarlett’s family said Saturday that “it is … » Read

In one of the music biz’s worst kept secrets, the Paris Opera’s new General Director Alexander Neef has finally announced the appointment of Gustavo Dudamel as the company’s new music director, effective August 1, 2021, for six … » Read