In February, California’s public schools will begin receiving nearly $1 billion a year to support arts and music education. Proposition 28 was written by Austin Beutner, a former superintendent at the Los Angeles Unified School District, … » Read

Atom Egoyan’s 2008 film Adoration seems a dubious prospect for operatic adaptation. It centers on Simon, an orphaned high-school student, who becomes convinced that his late father was a Palestinian terrorist. The film tells much of its … » Read

On Jan. 16 Symphony San Jose announced it had ratified a new, four-year agreement with its musicians, as represented by Local 6 of  FM. The contract takes effect as of the current season and extends through 2026-27. Negotiations produced a … » Read

For the first time in 44 years, the orchestra and chorus of the English National Opera will go on strike as of February 1, opening night of The Handmaid's Tale . The action is in response to the  radical reduction in government funding that … » Read

At its annual gala on February 5, Juilliard will honor the Jerome L. Greene Foundation for having generated $10 million in scholarship monies since spring of 2022. At the time, the Foundation said it would match any gifts of $100,000. Fast … » Read

The Emerson String Quartet has disbanded after a hugely successful 50-year run, but its two founding violinists are moving on with lightning speed, not just with teaching appointments but with concert series and summer festivals. Recently, … » Read

NEW YORK—Hilary Hahn is an artist much in demand and reaping the rewards of her artistry. As reported last week, the violinist was awarded the $100,000 Avery Fisher Prize onstage at Friday, January 12th’s concert at David Geffen Hall. … » Read

The 34 members of the Philharmonia Baroque Chorale have voted unanimously to join the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). “We wanted a seat at the table,” explained a member of the choir’s union organizing committee. … » Read

Angel Island explores a mostly forgotten but nonetheless horrific chapter of American history. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 barred Chinese immigrants from entering the U.S. and stayed largely in effect until the 1960s. To enter the U.S., … » Read

Music streaming annually generates a $17 billion pool of royalties, 10 percent of which is stolen from the artists who create and perform the music. As David Post and Craig Blackwell, who perform as Bad Dog, discovered this past summer, this … » Read