SFJAZZ has appointed Terence Blanchard to the newly created position of executive artistic director. The seven-time Grammy Winner and two-time Academy Award Nominee will oversee the organization’s artistic programming and creative … » Read

As Thierry Fischer conducts his final concerts as music director of the Utah Symphony, and moves to the post of emeritus, he has appointed Matthew Straw [pictured] as assistant conductor, starting next season. A two-time Solti Career Career … » Read

The Vienna Symphony has named Czech conductor Petr Popelka to be its chief conductor, starting next season in the position of designate and taking over in full as of 2024-25. He succeeds Andrés Orozco-Estrada, whose exit, officials are … » Read

Anna Thorvaldsdottir is one of the hottest commodities in today’s classical music world. The Berlin Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra are just some of the major … » Read

The Los Angeles–based experimental opera producer  The Industry has selected Tim Griffin as its next executive director. He succeeds Cordelia Istel, who has served in an interim capacity. A former editor-in-chief of Artforum and … » Read

LONDON--The Hallé has an unrivalled relationship with the music of Edward Elgar, and with The Dream of Gerontius in particular. Not only was the oratorio’s (notoriously underprepared) 1900 premiere led by the orchestra’s then … » Read

The League of American Orchestras has issued a new report, Diversity in the Orchestra Field 2023. It reveals that, although relative progress has been made during the period from the 2013-14 season to the 2022-23 season, inequities persist in … » Read

K. James (Kevin) McDowell is to retire as president and artistic director of the Academy of Vocal Arts, having transformed the near 90-year-old Philadelphia-based school during a remarkable, 37-year tenure. “His positive impact on the … » Read

The Apollo, the iconic Harlem performing arts center dedicated to Black arts and culture, has tapped Michelle Ebanks as its next president and CEO. Recently in the same position with Essence Communications, she succeeds Jonelle Procope, whose … » Read

ATHENS – The Greek National Opera (GNO) opened the annual  Athens-Epidaurus Festival   on June 1 in the 5,000-seat Odeon of Herodes Atticus, an 1,800-year-old open-air performance space at the base of the Acropolis. An annual … » Read