If admirers of choreographer Mark Morris helped to ensure the warm reception accorded his production of Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice upon its return to the Metropolitan Opera May 16, fans of Anthony Roth Costanzo were similarly celebratory as … » Read

LEWES—According to the arts commentator Richard Morrison, writing in the London Times, unless there’s a shift in political will (which seems unlikely) the distinctly English curiosity known as “country house opera” may … » Read

From July 2 to 6, 2024, Armenia's first Academy for Young Conductors will be held in Yerevan. Organized by the Primavera Foundation Armenia and the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra, the academy under Vasily Petrenko’s supervision is … » Read

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) has reached a $12.5 million settlement with 65 alumni who have accused school officials of ignoring sexual misconduct by faculty for almost five decades. Individual complainants will be … » Read

Gustavo Dudamel, outgoing artistic and music director of the LA Philharmonic, was to receive the UCLA Medal , the university’s highest individual honor for extraordinary accomplishment, at a May 7 ceremony with UCLA Chancellor Gene Block. … » Read

The Montreal International Music Competition concluded over the weekend after a series of live rounds May 5 to 16; the finals took place in the city’s Maison Symphonique with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra led by Xian Zhang.   First … » Read

The depth of New York City’s cultural offerings can be astounding. In addition to the flagship musical organizations, a plethora of smaller companies regularly present adventurous programs ranging from newly commissioned pieces to works … » Read

Succeeding Gemma New after nine years as music director of the Hamilton (Ont) Philharmonic will be French conductor James Kahane, 28. He starts next September. A graduate from the Sibelius Academy, Kahane is currently principal conductor of both … » Read

CINCINNATI – What happens to your fond farewells when your guest of honor is late to the party? The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra had earmarked the end of the current season with a two-week tribute to outgoing Music Director Louis … » Read

Concerts in the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress this weekend and at the Morgan Library in Manhattan next week will reintroduce a piece composed in 1897 by Charles Martin Loeffler, who upon his death in 1935 was known as “the … » Read