Amid the blizzard of executive orders and public pronouncements flowing from Donald Trump since his inauguration are several that should concern anyone working in the arts and culture nonprofit world. During his first term, Trump evinced little … » Read

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will open its new Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building on February 15 with a concert by MIT composers in the Thomas Tull Concert Hall. Featured are premieres by  Keeril Makan, John Harbison, … » Read

Given the dismantling of Kennedy Center leadership and the influx of a new politically motivated power base, Renée Fleming has resigned as artistic advisor of the Center. In a statement on Facebook, she writes, "It has been a privilege to … » Read

Deborah Rutter has been removed as the president of the Kennedy Center after a distinguished decade running one of the world's largest and most diverse arts centers. Last month she announced she would be stepping down but staying on through the … » Read

Having appointed a new board of trustees, Trump is pleased that its members voted him chairman. The Center also announced, officially, that Deborah Rutter's contract had been terminated and that Richard Grenell was interim Kennedy Center … » Read

The Los Angeles Opera dropped a contemplated world premiere for the second straight season in a cost-cutting move, and Missy Mazzoli’s Lincoln in the Bardo will instead open at New York’s Metropolitan Opera. Adapted from George … » Read

From June 27 through August 17, the Fisher Center at Bard will offer SummerScape 2025, a multi-disciplinary program of dance, opera, and music. And also back for its 18 th iteration is the Spiegeltent, a mirrored pavilion that provides a platform … » Read

A $60 million gift from an anonymous donor is adding momentum to plans for the Sarasota Orchestra’s new music center, the first concert hall purpose-built for acoustic music on Florida’s West Coast. An initial gift of $10 million was … » Read

The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has announced its 2025 classical season of three fully-staged opera productions as well as concerts by the National Symphony Orchestra. Adding luster is the news that soprano Renée Fleming … » Read

DETROIT (AP) — A judge dismissed a lawsuit Monday by an acclaimed  opera singer who sued the University of Michigan over his firing for what the school deemed sexual misconduct . David Daniels waited too long to sue the university, … » Read