Given William Christie’s reputation for spreading the gospel of the French Baroque, through Les Arts Florissants (LAF), through his teachings, research, festivals, gardens , etc., the person he has chosen as his heir apparent—and who … » Read

In June of 2024, the Dallas Symphony will return to Europe for the first time in a decade with 11 concert stops in ten cities in Spain, Germany, Austria, and Belgium. Led by Fabio Luisi on his first tour as DSO music director, the orchestra will … » Read

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Finishing her class at The Juilliard School in New York, Greek opera great Maria Callas gave her students a final word of advice. “Keep on going the proper way: Not with fireworks, not with easy applause, but … » Read

New York City Handel fans likely celebrated when they learned Israel in Egypt and L’Allegro, Il Penersoso ed il Moderato would be performed on consecutive October evenings. Beyond Messiah, local audiences don’t often get to hear the … » Read

Conductor and onetime high-profile violinist Peter Oundjian  has left Opus 3 Artists to join Kirshbaum Associates for worldwide management. Oudjian, longtime music director of the Toronto Symphony until 2018, is now principal conductor of … » Read

The Monteux School and Music Festival has selected Tiffany Lu as its new music director, effective immediately. She succeeds Michael Jinbo , who died in 2022 after 27 years in the position with the Hancock, ME, organization. Lu is the fourth … » Read

On Friday, Nov. 3, the California Festival: A Celebration of New Music kicks off two-weeks of performances of music written since 2018 by more than 140 composers. Over 100 organizations and ensembles—symphony orchestras, chamber music … » Read

The layered musical personality that emerges from Jonas Frølund ’s debut portrait album, Solo Alone and More , is cause enough to sit up and take notice. That it consists almost entirely of solo clarinet playing by a newcomer who … » Read

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Jeanine Tesori is no stranger to the Washington National Opera (WNO), having brought two earlier operas— Blue and The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me— here in just the last 12 months. Her new opera Grounded , in … » Read

As of January 2024, Sarah Meyers is to be the new artistic director at On Site Opera, where she will succeed Eric Einhorn , who co-founded the New York City-based company in 2012. Meyers will join a management team that also includes General … » Read