Italian-American conductor Speranza Scappucci, who emerged Stateside as a 2014 Musical America New Artist of the Month , is going to be making her La Scala debut a bit earlier than anticipated. In the mixed blessings of the current Covid … » Read

As anticipated, the Cleveland Orchestra has cancelled its tour of Southern Florida, scheduled for January 21-29, starting at the Adrianne Arsht Center in Miami and traveling to the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, and Symphony Hall at … » Read

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