The bestselling classical violinist of all time tells The Guardian that the teaching of young classical musicians has become too formulaic, at the expense of creativity and individuality. “It’s wonderful to hear near-to-perfect … » Read

On Saturday night, August 12, 57 years of New York classical music history came to an end, as Louis Langrèe and the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra exited the stage of David Geffen Hall for the final time. The performance marked the last … » Read

NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Jones, the lyricist, director, and writer of The Fantasticks , the longest-running musical in history, has died. He was 95. Jones died Friday at his home in Sharon, Connecticut, according to Dan Shaheen, a co-producer of … » Read

British countertenor Andrew Watts [pictured] is to succeed Ivan van Kalmthout as general director of the International Vocal Competition (IVC) 's-Hertogenbosch, effective September 1. Kalmthout has been in the job since 2018. Celebrating its 70 … » Read

At 69, András Schiff has built a storied career as one of his generation’s most accomplished pianists. As he prepares for performances this weekend at the Proms with the Budapest Festival Orchestra and conductor Iván Fischer, … » Read

In a letter issued to Cleveland Institute of Music staff, faculty, and board members, Dean Southern, acting Tiitle IX coordinator & VP of academic and student affairs, reports that Title IX allegations against Carlos Kalmar, the … » Read

Memphis Symphony Orchestra Music Director Robert Moody has selected Kyle Dickson [pictured] to be the orchestra’s new assistant conductor, calling him “a rising star” in conducting and education. Dickson will lead in-school … » Read

Polish conductor Grzegorz Nowak [pictured], permanent associate conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra since 2015, is to succeed Yoshikazu Fukumura as music director and principal conductor of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO). … » Read

The opening of the three-week Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) on Aug. 5 marked two significant “firsts” for the 76-year-old event. The appointment of violinist Nicola Benedetti as director this past March meant that this season … » Read

SALZBURG, Austria — Cecilia Bartoli has a favorite role she wished she could sing. “There is one character which I was always in love with since I started my Mozart career, and it’s Don Giovanni,” she said. “With me, … » Read