As artistic director of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Elena Dubinets is walking a tight rope, trying to expand the classical canon while offering enough standard fare to keep longtime patrons happy. “We have to do both,” she … » Read

Lara Downes, a Musical America Top 30 Professional for 2021 , is the first-ever creative partner of the Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) as of July 1. Downs is a celebrated pianist and recording artist with a deep commitment to arts advocacy and … » Read

Welsh National Opera has appointed two women to share its top leadership role, one that has been filled by one man. Perhaps their relative youth makes them more affordable or willing; WNO is   facing major funding cuts and a looming strike … » Read

Iván Fischer, music director of the Budapest Festival Orchestra (BFO), is the new music director of the European Union Youth Orchestra (EUYO), immediately succeeding Vasily Petrenko, who held the post for a decade. Among his first duties … » Read

A diagnosis of Glioblastoma Multiforme, an aggressive form of brain cancer, last month has forced Brazilian cellist Antonio Meneses to immediately step down from his concert and teaching engagements. He is currently receiving palliative care at … » Read

One year into his tenure as president and CEO of the New York Phiharmonic, Gary Ginstling has tendered his resignation. “The New York Philharmonic is an extraordinary institution, and it has been an honor to be a part of it," reads his … » Read

Thomas Kernan, associate professor of music history and associate dean of Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts, is to be the inaugural assistant dean of artistic operations for Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. … » Read

Amanda Quist, recent director of choral studies at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, is to be director of choral activities at the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music at Western Michigan University as of the fall. She succeeds … » Read

The Jacksonville (FL) Symphony, which next season marks its 75 th anniversary, has appointed Nathaniel Efthimiou as its assistant conductor and director of the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras (JSYO). He succeeds Grant O’Brien and … » Read

Marianne Sciolino, founder and principal of Sciolino Artist Management (SAM), is winding down her firm as she heads toward retirement. Founded in 2005 with the goal of developing young artists’ careers, particularly those of Black and … » Read