American composer Ned Rorem, known almost as well for his diaries as for his 500 art songs, died this morning at his home in Manhattan. He was 99. Winner of the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for his Air Music , an orchestral suite, he was highly regarded … » Read

That was quick. Barely a month ago, Fort Worth Opera (FWO) announced that its third general director in five years, Afton Battle, had resigned . One former trustee has been quoted as saying she was too much of an activist (Battle is Black). Not … » Read

The annual Concours de Genève concluded events in composition and piano on October 26 and November 3, respectively, at the Geneva Conservatory in Switzerland. Of the composers, who were tasked with pieces for chamber vocal ensemble, … » Read

The Pittsburgh Opera will inaugurate a summer camp program from July 10-21, 2023. The camp will take place at the company’s headquarters, the Bitz Opera Factory, and carries a $550 registration fee. “We are excited to launch this camp … » Read

The Curtis Institute of Music is launching Curtis Studio, a recording label for both new and traditional works that will be available on major streaming platforms. Platoon, a six-year-old artist services company with offices in London, New York, … » Read

English National Opera Chair Harry Brünjes [pictured] has seemingly called Arts Council England’s bluff. Contrary to its recommendation that ENO relocate to Manchester, as a way of coping with being defunded by ACE, he says, simply, … » Read

The Philly Pops is calling it quits. Struggling against a debt of $450,000 owed its landlord, the Kimmel Center, and about $500,000 to others—on a budget of $7 million—leaders have decided to close the door at the end of the season. … » Read

LONDON--In a week when the very future of opera in the U.K.—and especially opera in English—seemed threatened by Arts Council England’s decision to defund English National Opera, it was heartening to see what could be achieved … » Read

In addition to the four new Young Concert Artists (YCA) announced earlier this week , a number of performers recently have signed with their first management firms. And while YCA provides management for three years to its annual winners, it … » Read

At least for the moment, peace is at hand in San Antonio. During a court hearing on Nov. 14, District Court Judge Fred Biery lifted a temporary restraining order against Local 23 of the American Federation of Musicians. Issued on Nov. 2, the … » Read