The annual Gramophone Awards have taken place in London, celebrating recordings, artists, ensembles, and labels that have made outstanding contributions to the classical music recording industry over the past year. The event, attended by leading … » Read

Composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell are no strangers to struggling humanity. Their GRAMMY-nominated Sanctuary Road , recorded on Naxos in 2020 with the Oratorio Society of New York (OSNY), followed the trials, tribulations, and … » Read

The Philadelphia Orchestra has announced the third season of its popular monthly podcast HearTOGETHER. Presented in partnership with Kimmel Center, Inc., the program features a mix of artists and activists who discuss music, social justice, and … » Read

Conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim has announced that he will be stepping back from some of his performance activities, especially his conducting engagements, over the coming months to enable him to concentrate on his health. The decision … » Read

A new opera, to be written for Dutch National Opera (DNO) by American composer Ellen Reid and co-creator soprano Julia Bullock, has been nominated for a 100,000 Euro international award. The Fedora Opera Prize aims to support pioneering artistic … » Read

LONDON—In the wrong hands, even an expensive-looking production can seem parochial. Take this new Tosca from English National Opera. The settings by distinguished designer Christian Schmidt are solid-state and convincing; however, they … » Read

Antonio Pappano, music director of the Royal Opera House, has launched its new streaming platform as part of a wide-ranging interview with Nicholas Kenyon for London’s The Telegraph. In doing so, Pappano took a look back over his 20 years … » Read

The Seattle Symphony has announced the official appointment of four new musicians—including new associate and assistant concertmasters—all of whom made their debuts with the orchestra at the start of the 2022/2023 season. Along with … » Read

The Metropolitan Opera has announced the launch of its new streaming platform, which it hopes will attract opera-lovers unable to reach a cinema to catch its Live in HD simulcasts. The new initiative will be compatible with any device, from smart … » Read

A recently released report by the U.K.’s Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) reveals disturbing figures when it comes to musicians experiencing discrimination in the industry, with 66% of respondents saying they have experienced some … » Read