The world’s orchestras have in recent eras become increasingly internationalized: It would be hard to argue that the New York Philharmonic, say, produces a discernibly “American” sound, or that the Philharmonia Orchestra … » Read

Orchestra Lumos, ( formerly the Stamford Symphony Orchestra ) has appointed Walker Beard to succeed Russell Jones as president and CEO as of January 1, 2026. Jones had announced his departure after eight years earlier this year, and will … » Read

The newest member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s cello section has moved swiftly from one of three CSO fellows as of this fall to full-time member; she is Olivia Jakyoung Huh, a native of Korea, who earned her master’s degree … » Read

Renowned New Zealand-born bass-baritone Donald McIntyre died on Nov.13 at age 91. He was known especially for his portrayals of iconic roles in Wagner’s operas, including Wotan in The Ring. He first sang at the Bayreuth Festival in 1967, … » Read

If all goes according to plan, the Eastern Music Festival is to make a comeback as the Eastern Festival of Music. An email from Barbara Morgenstern , former wife of EMF founder Shelly Morgenstern and president of a newly formed board of … » Read

The blossoming friendship between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump has resulted in FIFA taking over all of Kennedy Center for the 2026 World Cup Draw, rent-free. Never mind the resident companies' schedules. The Opera House will … » Read

Young Concert Artists hosted its 2025 Winners Concert on November 10 in the Kaplan Penthouse at Lincoln Center. There were just three winners this year, a violinist, piano trio, and a saxophonist who pretty much stole the show, as much for her … » Read

The Metropolitan Opera House will be hosting nine performances of a newly adapted version of Sting’s musical The Last Ship in June 2026. The production features a new book by Barney Norris and new and revised songs by Sting that enhance the … » Read

Chelsea Gallo , resident conductor of the Florida Orchestra (TFO) since 2023, has extended her contract through the 2026-27 season. She annually conducts more than 50 masterworks, pops, education, and community concerts and collaborates closely … » Read

The Montreal-based Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Center (AMACC) has named four composers—Hana Ajiashvili, Dalit Hadass Warshaw, Nicholas Denton Protsack, and Adrian Mocanu—as the 2026 Azrieli Music Prize (AMP) Laureates. Awarded … » Read