Daniel Biaggi has decided to step down after ten years at the helm of the Palm Beach Opera next October. He plans to go into independent consulting and, judging from his track record at the PBO, he should have no trouble attracting clients. … » Read

The Iceland Symphony Orchestra, which next season celebrates its 70 th anniversary, has named Finnish conductor Eva Ollikainen as chief conductor and artistic director as of 2020-21. She has signed a four-year agreement and succeeds principal … » Read

John Rozzoni is not actually new to the company, having come on board a decade ago, first as a member of the company’s resident artist training program and then, until two years ago, as its director of community engagement. As of July 1, he … » Read

In addition to the unprecedented $150,000 pianist Tony Siqi Yun took home as top winner of the First China International Music Competition last month, he automatically won a manager, and a powerful one at that. Yesterday, Opus 3 officially … » Read

The Seattle Symphony has received a gift of $1 million from local philanthropist and board member Judith Fong. The monies will go toward operating expenses, but the gift is being acknowledged by naming the conductor emeritus position for Ms. … » Read

Bernard Haitink, who turned 90 in March, has announced his retirement from the podium. In February he said he would take a sabbatical during the 2019-2020 season, but intended to resume activities in the summer of 2020. Now, it appears, his last … » Read

The death of Alamo City Opera founder Mark Richter in April is to followed by the death of the company. Chairwoman Carol Karotkin decided it was the best of “several options” and that ceasing operation altogether "really retains his … » Read

The San Francisco Opera is establishing a new Department of Diversity, Equity and Community as a part of the reorganization of its education department. Under the leadership of Charles “Chip” McNeal [pictured], currently senior … » Read

Just three weeks ago, Swiss conductor Thierry Fischer announced he would be leaving the Utah Symphony in August of 2022. Today, the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra (OSESP) announced his appointment as music director as of 2020; his first … » Read

NEW ORLEANS--Dr. John, the New Orleans singer and piano player who blended black and white musical styles with a hoodoo-infused stage persona and gravelly bayou drawl, died Thursday, his family said. He was 77. In a statement released through his … » Read