LOS ANGELES – The ever-inventive Los Angeles Philharmonic is full of novel ideas this spring, the latest being a festival that goes by the name, “Gen X: Voices of a Generation.” Or so they say. According to a short introductory … » Read

The most recent survey by the Mass Cultural Council, the sixth since the onset of Covid 19, projects that more than 1,000 cultural organizations polled statewide have lost $781 million in revenue over the course of the pandemic. This represents … » Read

“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