Teddy Abrams, music director of the Louisville Orchestra for the past ten years, is a throwback of sorts. Modeling his career on that of Michael Tilson Thomas, the 37-year-old Curtis grad has embraced a sense of civic responsibility rare among … » Read

Peabody Conservatory, the nation’s oldest, is introducing a Bachelor of Music in Hip Hop. The performance-focused undergraduate degree program is the brainchild of producer, pianist, and professor Wendel Patrick and dates back to 2016, when … » Read

In Spring 2025, Andrew Moore will become artistic director of the Royal College of Music (RCM). He will succeed Stephen Johns, who steps down after 14 years. Moore will arrive in London from Scotland’s capital city, where he has been head … » Read

John Kieser is no longer with Honens, a high-profile triennial piano competition and festival. He writes, “I have great respect for the work that Honens does; however, it has become apparent to me that Honens needs a different type of … » Read

The Musical America 64 th annual “of the year” awards, announced today by publisher Stephanie Challener, celebrate conductor and soprano Barbara Hannigan as Artist of the Year , Jake Heggie as Composer of the Year , Víkingur … » Read

American composer/conductor John Adams (b. 1947), the New York Philharmonic’s 2024-’25 artistic partner, is a prolific creator who is also comfortable on the podium with a wide range of repertoire. His 20 th - and 21 st- century … » Read

In an effort to help Philadelphia’s smaller arts and cultural groups, the William Penn Foundation is funneling $8 million through the Philadelphia Cultural Fund (PCF). One of the largest gifts to arts and culture in the Foundation’s … » Read

A dancer’s day on tour with Shen Yun Performing Arts begins around 7:30 am and doesn’t end until around 11:30 pm. Such a “schedule looks really tiring,” one dancer told the New York Times , but it is “very … » Read

Joe Miller will conclude his 19-year tenure as director of choral activities at the Spoleto Festival USA next June, completing the turnover in executive and artistic leadership of the venerable event. Since Mark Mena Hanna succeeded Nigel Redden … » Read

The Utah Symphony has appointed a Stateside unknown to be its next music director, just as it did 17 years ago when it chose Thierry Fischer to take the job in 2009. Fischer went on to hire some 40 new musicians and return the ensemble to its … » Read