In his program note for the Saxophone Concerto, John Adams writes that his preference for the soloist is the “looser, grittier, ‘jazz style’” of playing, rather than the “French style” generally associated with … » Read

Goli Sheikholeslami, who succeeded Laura Walker as president and CEO of New York Public Radio just two years ago , is leaving to become chief executive of Politico. She exits the company—owner of WNYC, WQXR, and Gothamist—at a time of … » Read

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) and the Los Angeles Music Center have both announced senior executive level hires designed to further their efforts at becoming more equitable, diverse, and inclusive. In doing so they are joining a … » Read

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has renewed its support for the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS) , a partnership among the Sphinx Organization, New World Symphony, and the League of American Orchestras designed to increase the … » Read

With the announcement of two new executives at the Boston Symphony Orchestra under President and CEO Gail Samuel, in the job since last June, comes news of two major departures: Ellen Highstein, with the BSO for 25 years, will exit as director of … » Read

Susan Loris, executive VP of institutional advancement at the Milwaukee Symphony, died of an apparent heart attack on January 7, the orchestra said in a statement. She had been serving as acting president and executive director since November, … » Read

The Republic of Ireland is finalizing plans to provide a basic income for as many as 2,000 people working in the arts. The idea was the top recommendation from an arts and culture taskforce established to determine how best to respond to the … » Read

Dale Clevenger, for 47 years the principal horn for the Chicago Symphony, died on Jan. 5, 2022 in Italy. He was 81. Renowned for his sound, technique, and finesse, he performed under four CSO music directors—Jean Martinon, Sir Georg Solti, … » Read

The Chicago-based WFMT Radio Network launched its first broadcast of the China National Center for the Performing Arts (CNCPA) on January 6, the first of 13 new two-hour programs to be aired until March 31. A coproduction of the network and the … » Read

That was quick. Danish conductor Thomas Dausgaard has abruptly resigned as music director of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra (SSO). He did so by telephone earlier this week, ahead of the expiration of his contract through 2022-23. He will have … » Read