Stephanie Beatrice is to be the new music director of the Philharmonic Society of Arlington (MA), a volunteer community music organization incorporating The Arlington Philharmonic Orchestra, The Arlington-Belmont Chorale, and The … » Read

BOSTON (AP) — Big record companies are suing artificial intelligence song-generators Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, alleging that the AI music startups are exploiting the recorded works of artists from Chuck Berry to Mariah … » Read

The power couple has split up. Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov have made a joint statement to the  Austria Presse Agentur (APA) that they are breaking up, although they say they will honor prescheduled commitments to perform together. "After … » Read

Innocence is not only the standout of San Francisco Opera’s summer season [see Monday's review] but one of the most significant achievements of the company in recent years—and a highlight of this past season overall. Were it not for … » Read

New York’s Diller-Quaile School of Music , est. 1920, has announced that Jennifer Patten will succeed Kirsten Morgan as executive director. Morgan is retiring, having served over 25 years in the job. Patten, who starts August 12, has for … » Read

Daniel Wiley has been selected to become music director of the  Salisbury (NC) Symphony . He succeeds David Hagy, who has assumed the position of music director emeritus after 35 years with the North Carolina ensemble. Wiley, currently … » Read

Beginning with the 2024-25 season, Robert Moody will be the new music director for the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra. He succeeds Markand Thakar, who led the ensemble for 19 years and will become music director emeritus. Moody is currently music … » Read

Jeremy Eichler, longtime staff critic at the Boston Globe whose recent book— Times Echo: The Second World War, the Holocaust, and the Music of Remembrance —was named History Book of the Year by The Sunday London Times , is to exit the … » Read

LONDON—Grange Park Opera is one of the more accessible and idyllic venues on the U.K.’s country house opera circuit. Comprising a purpose-built brick auditorium with excellent acoustics, surrounded by gorgeous formal gardens, and … » Read

Daniel Hope is to become the Intendant and artistic director of Gstaad Menuhin Festival and Academy as of November 1, 2025. He succeeds Christoph Müller, in the position for 24 years. A violinist of international distinction, Hope is … » Read