Bryce Dessner was once best known as a member of rock band The National. These days, however, he’s equally respected as a classical composer. His latest project is Solos , an album of unaccompanied instrumental works written for a … » Read

Finnish-French conductor Aliisa Neige Barrière has joined Maestro Arts for general management. Paris-born, Barrière studied violin at conservatory and the Mannes College of Music before moving on to conducting. She was mentored by … » Read

The global commercial real estate firm JLL has put nine downtown Philadelphia properties belonging to the defunct University of the Arts (UArts) on the market. The school filed for bankruptcy in September after its abrupt, early June announcement … » Read

LONDON—It’s relatively rare for two giants of the keyboard to perform piano duos, let alone tour with them internationally. Yuja Wang and Víkingur Ólafsson may be labelmates at Deutsche Grammophon, but this kind of star … » Read

The Denyce Graves Foundation has named Pierre Vallet as its new music director. A much sought-after pianist, lecturer, guest teacher, and conductor, Vallet is a member of the Vocal Arts faculty at the Juilliard School and has extensive experience … » Read

Primo Artists has expanded its representation of conductor James Gaffigan from North and South American management to exclusive worldwide management, including his social media presence and publicity.  Gaffigan was previously with Askonas … » Read

In 1993 Austrian pianist Paul Badura-Skoda received a manuscript purported to be six heretofore unknown keyboard sonatas by Joseph Haydn. They were sent by an obscure German flautist named Winfried Michel, who claimed he could not reveal their … » Read

This year marks is the 150th anniversary of American composer Charles Ives’s birth, and a number of organizations have been paying tribute through recordings and concerts, examining his songs, chamber music, and symphonies. Were he still … » Read

Film/TV soundtrack composer Jeff Beal and studio singer Joan Beal, both hugely successful commercial musicians, have set up a $2 million commissioning fund for the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. Monies will go to living composers working in the … » Read

The International Contemporary Ensemble is welcoming six new members to its ranks. The 23-year-old organization remains devoted to commissioning and performing works by emerging composers; it was among the earliest New York groups to do so … » Read