Richard Dyer, an enormously influential music critic for the Boston Globe from 1976 to 2006, died on Sept. 20 at the age of 82. Once identified by composer Ned Rorem as the man who “runs Boston,” Dyer was celebrated for his musical … » Read

As  previously reported in The New York Times and just now officially announced, the New York Philharmonic musicians have a new contract, retroactive to September 21, 2024 and lasting through September 20, 2027.The players ratified the deal … » Read

In what is surely one of the year’s understatements, San Francisco Symphony (SFS) Executive Director Matthew Spivey told the San Francisco Chronicle , “We feel a tremendous sense of urgency and want to work as quickly as possible to … » Read

Observers of the goings on at the San Antonio Philharmonic can be forgiven if they find themselves suffering from whiplash. On Sept. 19 the City Council approved a $111,000 grant to the organization, just two days after David Wood, one the … » Read

Chilean conductor Gonzalo Farias [pictured] has been promoted from assistant to associate conductor of the Houston Symphony, overseeing community and education concerts, as well as pops and holiday events. He previously had assistant or associate … » Read

LEIPZIG (AFP)—A previously unknown piece of music composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart when he was probably in his early teens has been uncovered at a library in Germany, researchers said Thursday. The piece dates to the mid- to late-1760s … » Read

The New York Philharmonic and its musicians have reached an agreement that would bring base pay to $205,000 by the end of the new, three-year contract. The deal, set to be ratified today by the players, represents a 30 percent raise over their … » Read

A last-minute strike by the 32 AGMA choristers, followed by their 120 volunteer colleagues, has torpedoed the three opening-night concerts of the San Franciso Symphony. Last night’s kickoff performance of the Verdi Requiem—Esa-Pekka … » Read

The 2024-25 season is off to a somewhat rocky start as major maestros and soloists miss opening nights and other featured events. Semyon Bychkov, chief conductor and music director of the Czech Philharmonic, has had to undergo back surgery, … » Read

On Sept. 18 the San Antonio Philharmonic announced a new, two-year agreement with the American Federation of Musicians Local 23. The agreement, the details of which have not yet been made public, guarantees the musicians, who are reportedly paid … » Read