With the retirement of Jay Friedman as principal trombone of the CSO last season, the mighty Chicago brass of yore moved to legendary status. Now, with the appointment of Timothy Higgins to succeed him, new legends are in the making. Though still … » Read

As a prominent member of the post-1945 European avant-garde, Pierre Boulez was eager to argue in favor of the new over the old. Even mentor figures such as Olivier Messiaen, or pioneering antecedents like Arnold Schoenberg, had their relevancy … » Read

On Sept. 13, a gala celebration of Opera Philadelphia’s 50 th anniversary provided the backdrop for the announcement of an ambitious $33 million campaign. The goal subsidizes no bricks and mortar or endowment funds. Rather, the company … » Read

On Sept. 14 in Munich, the 74 th ARD International Music Competition awarded cash prizes in three categories—clarinet, trumpet, and piano. The largest international classical music competition in Germany, the ARD is organized annually by … » Read

BERLIN (AP) — Belgium’s prime minister traveled to neighboring Germany for a concert led by an Israeli conductor whose appearance was canceled by a Belgian festival, a gesture that added to strong criticism of the decision. German … » Read

Gustavo Dudamel’s current title at the New York Philharmonic is Music & Artistic Director Designate. But the September 11 opening night of the 2025–2026 season offered a good sense of what to expect in 2026-27, when he takes the … » Read

Jeonghwan Kim took home the €22,000 first prize at the Bartók World Competition , which concluded at the Liszt Academy in Budapest, on Sept. 7. The Korean-German pianist also received several concert in. vitationsSpain's Gorka Plada … » Read

Yale University’s Department of Music added two accomplished musicians to its faculty in July. Jeanine Tesori [pictured], a two-time Tony Award-winning composer whose Grounded was part of the Met’s last season, and soprano Dawn … » Read

Amanda Håøy Horn is the new second violinist of the Engegård Quartet, succeeding Laura Custodio Sabas, who leaves the foursome after four years. Horn, who is based in Oslo, studies with Elise Båtnes at the Norwegian … » Read

Perhaps it’s just coincidental, but Gustavo Dudamel’s arrival as the music director designate of the New York Philharmonic (NY Phil) has been accompanied by the announcement of three major gifts from officers of the board of trustees. … » Read