David Walker, general and artistic director of the Palm Beach Opera (PBO), has announced he is stepping down to pursue other opportunities. James Barbato, the company's director of artistic administration, will serve as acting general director. … » Read

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), which prides itself on being the only full-time professional orchestra in the state, has tapped Stephanie Lobato as its first managing director, charged with increasing revenue streams and nurturing … » Read

The RTVE Symphony Orchestra ( Orquesta Sinfónica de Radio Televisión Española ), also known as the Spanish Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra, and its Music Director Christoph König have chosen Danish conductor … » Read

The Seattle-based Music of Remembrance (MOR) has tapped Lorri Staal as its first executive director. A legal professional and experienced corporate litigator, Staal joined the staff on Feb. 26. She previously presided over operations at JND Legal … » Read

Two major British orchestras have announced their appointments of new leaders. The BBC Concert Orchestra has tapped Matthew Swann to succeed Andrew Connolly, who stepped down in 2020 after 20 years, as director, effective on March 27. And at the … » Read

Anne-Marie McDermott will step down as artistic director of Bravo! Vail Music Festival after the 2026 season, her 15 th since assuming the post. In her remarks, the concert pianist and arts administrator noted, “So many of the dreams I had … » Read

As of July 2024, Eric Melear will become the new artistic director of the London-based National Opera Studio. He succeeds David Sulkin OBE, in the position for six years. Melear will partner with Executive Director Nicholas Simpson in a new joint … » Read

Shira Samules-Shragg , current assistant conductor of the Spokane and Plano (TX) symphonies, is to take the same title as of next season with the Dallas Symphony. She succeeds Maurice Cohn in the two-year position. Described by the DSO as … » Read

With the end of its 50 th -anniversary season approaching in June, the Kronos Quartet—having morphed in the last half-century from zany, experimental string quartet to zany experimental pantheon of contemporary music—will undergo a 50 … » Read

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has selected British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason as its 2024 MAC Music Innovator, a year-long residency created to provide a high-visibility platform for Black classical musicians who demonstrate artistic … » Read