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

Angel Island, located in San Francisco Bay, possesses a fraught history that resonates with America’s current struggles over immigration. In the late 19 th and early 20 th century, the island was an entry point through which thousands of … » Read

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and its musicians seemed to have settled their differences in the wake of Kyu-Young Kim’s announcement in May that  he would step down as artistic director after eight years in the job. At the time, he … » Read

As the New York Philharmonic prepares for its opening gala performance on Sept. 24, it faces a set of challenges that Deborah Borda, the ensemble’s estimable former (and now interim) president and CEO, characterizes as a “ring of … » Read

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) has announced that tenor Richard Cox will join the faculty of its voice department in 2025. Characterized as “a teacher of extraordinary capability with the prodigious professional experience … » Read

Gearing up for 2024-25, orchestras are rearranging their rosters as musicians retire, arrive, and earn promotions. In the first category is longtime San Francisco Symphony members Chunming Mo [pictured, right], second violin, who joined the … » Read