Terry D. Loftis, who joined the Dallas Symphony Orchestra two years ago as chief advancement officer, is to be the next president and CEO of the New Jersey Symphony. He is succeeding Gabriel van Aalst , who left in September to become president … » Read

HarrisonParrott (HP) has signed two new conductors, one French and one American, for worldwide management. Camille Delaforge , also a harpsichordist, is noted for her fluency in the Baroque repertoire and was recently resident conductor at the … » Read

Marvin Laird, a longtime conductor for Broadway musicals and performers like Bernadette Peters, died on Dec.2 at age 85. “He was just the most energetic, charismatic fellow you’d ever want to meet,” Peters, who first met Laird … » Read

Riccardo Frizza, who has served as the music director of the Donizetti Opera Festival since 2017, is to be the new artistic director as well. He succeeds Francesco Micheli, in the post since 2015. Held each year in Bergamo, the 2024 edition of … » Read

Yuval Sharon, who over the past dozen years has played a major role in reshaping the opera scene in Los Angeles and elsewhere, is stepping down as artistic director of the Industry. The announcement on Dec. 5 that Sharon will assume the title of … » Read

Klaus Mäkelä’s first hire as music director designate of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra also marks the first time the orchestra has hired one of its own fellows; CSO Fellowship is a program that former Music Director Riccardo Muti … » Read

The effort to reintroduce long-ignored composers received a shot in the arm with the announcement that the previously unpublished music of Julia Perry will become available via an agreement between Videmus, Inc. and Boosey & Hawkes, a leading … » Read

Houston Symphony principal trombone Nick Platoff is to succeed Allen Barnill, onetime principal trombone of the same orchestra, as chair of brass and associate professor at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. Platoff—who … » Read

Andrea Battistoni is to be the new music director of the Teatro Regio di Torino, beginning January 1, 2025 for a term of two years. The 37-year-old native of Verona will be responsible for conducting two operas and several orchestra concerts each … » Read

Adam Gatehouse has announced his plans to step down as artistic director of The Leeds International Piano Competition in Spring 2025. During his tenure of nearly a decade, he has enhanced The Leeds global standing and reach, ensuring its … » Read