In the aftermath of Valery Gergiev’s dismissal as head of the Munich Philharmonic, the municipal cultural adviser Anton Biebl is defending the German city’s seven-year relationship with the Russian conductor. Insisting that “we … » Read

The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) has canceled an appearance by Alexander Malofeev, a 20-year-old Russian pianist who had been scheduled to perform Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 March 9-13 with Michael Tilson Thomas on … » Read

ROME, Italy (AP) — A gentle tune from a violin played by a musician who has been dubbed Ukraine’s “cellar violinist” is a lullaby for a child sheltered in the dark basement of an apartment building in the besieged … » Read

After two seasons of auditioning guest conductors, the Williamsburg Symphony has named Michael Butterman to be its music director as of next fall. The orchestra reported 194 applicants for the job and 7,000 hours of review by the search … » Read

Many cultural institutions around the country are asking, “Is it too soon to unmask?” As the Covid-19 virus retreats and local and state governments begin relaxing public health regulations for public venues, arts leaders are once … » Read

LONDON--When Sheku Kanneh-Mason made his recording debut in 2018, the young British cellist chose to do it with Shostakovich’s First Cello Concerto, suggesting an intriguing identification with the Soviet composer’s lyrical blend of … » Read

A visitor to the St Pancras International concourse in London on March 7, International Women’s Day, might have had a brief operatic encounter. Over the course of several hours, ten singers from the Royal Opera House’s Jette Parker … » Read

PARIS — The dancers are torn between body and mind — physically onstage in Paris but in spirit back home in Kyiv. In other circumstances, the Kyiv City Ballet’s residency at the Théâtre du Chatelet would … » Read

On March 31, Carnegie Hall and Music Kitchen–Food for the Soul premieres Forgotten Voices , a composite song cycle written by 15 award-winning composers with a text created by homeless-shelter participants. "The 15 songs of Forgotten Voices … » Read

After years of stops and starts, of assorted name changes and acoustic-adjustment band aids, the New York Philharmonic’s new hall will open next October, two years ahead of its planned completion (a bit of good pandemic-induced news), all … » Read