The American Brass Quintet (ABQ) has announced the departure of Kevin Cobb, one of its two trumpeters and in the group since 1998, and the arrival of Tiago Linck to succeed him. Linck, who is from Brazil and as such becomes the ABQ’s first … » Read

Theresa Bogard [pictured], professor of music and keyboard coordinator at the University of Wyoming (UW), has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to teach and conduct research on Brazilian women composers during the 2025-26 academic year. … » Read

Opera Australia (OA) has appointed conductor and composer Andrea Battistoni as its new music director, beginning in January 2026. The rising Italian maestro has experience with the world’s most notable opera houses, among them Covent … » Read

Since 1853, Steinway & Sons has made pianos considered to be among the world’s best. “When one plays a Steinway, there is a warmth and nobility in the sound that is unequalled by any other instrument,” attests Emanuel Ax. … » Read

Since it was established in 1935, the Naval School of Music (NAVSOM) has been training military musicians to serve in ensembles around the world, from ship's bands to ceremonial units to the service's most prestigious musical organizations. The … » Read

A letter signed by more than 50 British members of parliament from both major parties, Ukrainian artists and writers, and a former New Zealand prime minister is urging the Royal Ballet and Opera to drop Anna Netrebko from performances in Tosca … » Read

I first met Sir Roger Norrington when I attended the Royal Academy of Music (RAM) in London. He conducted the Academy's Baroque orchestra and chamber choir in Haydn's Symphony No. 44, Trauer , and Mozart's Requiem . Conducting students were … » Read

The Arts Action Alliance and Miami Cultural Coalition are spearheading “Arts Action Miami,” a county-wide campaign opposing Miami Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s $12.8 million cut to the budget for arts and culture and the … » Read

For many aspiring opera singers, Germany’s 80 opera houses offer opportunities to hone their craft and earn a living. But to succeed there, it is essential to speak the language. The Middlebury Language School in Vermont offers … » Read

Jeffrey Finn, who has overseen theater at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts since 2016, has submitted his resignation, effective Sept. 19. Although he has held open the possibility that he might serve as a consultant on programs … » Read