The five-note opening phrase of Ernst Krenek’s 1928 Little Symphony–– launched by the contrabassoon, then echoing through the orchestra––almost sounds like a question. Its two upward leaps are both followed by a … » Read

For the second year in a row, the Metropolitan Opera is dipping into its endowment s to cover operating expenses. Last year the company took $30 million; this year it will draw down as much as $40 million. While saying we “obviously … » Read

SAN FRANCISCO—Their mouths pulled in close to eight floor-mounted boom mikes arranged in a wide semi-circle, Roomful of Teeth set in right away making some strange and wondrous sounds from the Herbst Theater stage on January 25. Founded in … » Read

Apple Music Classical’s reach is growing, with the app now available in Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. The company is calling on a starry roster of musical ambassadors from the region that includes, among others, 2022 … » Read

A recipient of the prestigious Gilmore Artist Award, with a repertoire that spans from Bach to Thomas Adès, Kirill Gerstein has a knack for imaginative programming. His recent recital at Carnegie’s Zankel Hall was anchored by three … » Read

Marie Jacquot is to succeed Cristian Macelaru as chief conductor of the WDR Symphony Orchestra as of the 2026-27 season. The Paris-born Jacquot, 33, is principal guest conductor of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra and designated chief conductor of … » Read

Ewa Podle s , the Polish contralto possessed of a three-octave-plus voice, died on Jan. 19 in Warsaw at age 71. Her voice, which she described as “like an alto in the lower range, like a soprano on top,” was likely more nature than … » Read

The sudden death last November of Franz Xaver Ohnesorg , the jury chairman-designate for the 16 th Concours Géza Anda 2024, has led to the appointment of Rico Gulda, pianist and head of artistic planning at the Vienna Konzerthaus, as the … » Read

Elvis Evolution , an upcoming AI-driven attraction scheduled for November 2024 in the center of London, promises to demonstrate how technology can reshape our experience of a particular artist. Unlike standard hologram shows, Elvis will utilize … » Read

Andris Nelsons will extend his relationship with the Boston Symphony Orchestra from its current period of ten years to ad infinitum, having signed an evergreen contract as its music director. Thus the current terms remain in place until one party … » Read