“Something extraordinary is brewing [with]in Detroit Opera,” Osvaldo Golijov comments in the Detroit Opera 2022-23 season announcement. The Argentine composer’s Ainadamar ( “Fountain of Tears” ) is on company’s … » Read

With major roles in the U.S. and Australia, Chinese-American conductor Xian Zhang is in demand. Now in her sixth season as music director of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, she has long-term relationships with both the New York Philharmonic … » Read

From the outset of its invasion of Ukraine, the Russian government has made it crystal clear that dissent is not to be tolerated. New laws and regulations forbade criticism of the war; anyone spreading information other than that provided by the … » Read

In May, four of the five guest conductors for the San Francisco Symphony are women, beginning with Xian Zhang, the Chinese American music director of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Following her in short order are Karina Canellakis, the New … » Read

The Metropolitan Opera and the Polish National Opera have announced the formation and tour of the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, comprised of recent refugees, Ukrainian members of European orchestras, and top musicians of Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, … » Read

Choosing exceptional women as its two Perspectives artists and single Creative Chair occupant, Carnegie Hall has declared itself in 2022-23 focused on “contributions made by women,” be they composers, conductors, or performers. … » Read

Last year, Boston Baroque announced a five-program, digital-only season for 2021-2022, a bold decision buoyed by its experience of streaming during the pandemic, which saw it picking up viewers and subscribers across five continents. In … » Read

In autumn, Richard Davidson-Houston will become the new managing director of Glyndebourne. He replaces Sarah Hopwood, who is retiring in October after 25 years in the post. As managing director, he will work closely with Stephen Langridge, the … » Read

Christoph Lieben-Seutter’ s contract as general and artistic director of Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie and Laeiszhalle has been extended five years, through 2029; the extension comes two years ahead of the end of his current contract. … » Read

Thirteen months ago Mills College in Oakland, CA. announced that it would  cease enrolling new students due to declining enrollment and budget deficits. While a reprieve may be in the offing—Boston’s Northeastern University has … » Read