French conductor Laurence Equilbey has signed with Columbia Artists for North American representation. Director of the period-instrument ensemble Insula Orchestra and the Accentus Choir, which she founded four years ago, she was last seen … » Read

Nick Adams, executive director of the Longwood Symphony Orchestra, Boston’s much admired “Doctor’s Orchestra,” is to be the new executive director of the city’s 55-year-old Cantata Singers. He starts in January, … » Read

In the second season finale of the BBC’s Young Musician podcast, Simon Rattle, music director of the London Symphony Orchestra, offered aspiring musicians seven tips for success. Sir Simon’s advice, with edits for length, follows in … » Read

The Whitney Museum’s top fundraiser and deputy director has been recruited by the Juilliard School to be its new VP and chief advancement officer. The School describes Alexandra Wheeler, who started yesterday, as “a key member of the … » Read

The Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) has promoted Membership and Development Manager Sarah Weber to succeed Mitch Menchaca as executive director. He announced in October that he would be leaving to become executive director of … » Read

Clive Gillinson was married on Saturday evening in a private, Orthodox Jewish ceremony to Anya Deutsch. She is a lawyer, 42; he is the ageless artistic and executive director of Carnegie Hall. The event took place at Cipriani Wall Street. Anya … » Read

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has shared some news about its much admired CEO, Anne Parsons. “This fall, Anne was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer. Her doctors at the Henry Ford Health System have done extensive testing and found … » Read

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) has named Jonas Wright as dean and chief academic officer. He has been serving as interim since the departure in of provost and dean Kate Sheeran , now executive director of Manhattan’s Kaufman … » Read

Ian Cusson is to be the next composer-in-residence of the Canadian Opera Company Academy, a new artist development program launched by the COC in 2016. The Métis/French-Canadian Cusson succeeds current company-in-residence Against the … » Read

Daniele Gatti, 57, has been appointed music director of Rome's Teatro dell'Opera. His three-year contract starts on January 1, and he will conduct at least three operas per season, including the current one. News of the appointment has been … » Read