La Maestra concluded its second edition at the Philharmonie de Paris on Sunday, with Polish conductors taking the top two honors. Anna-Sulkowskia-Migon won first prize, receiving €20,000, concert dates, and two years of management. Second … » Read

On March 14 the Metropolitan Opera will present “A Concert for Ukraine,” the proceeds from which will support relief efforts in the embattled nation. Yannick Nézet-Séguin will combine with the Met Orchestra and Chorus … » Read

In 2021, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) enjoyed record-high revenue of $1.335bn from U.S.-licensed performances. Of that total, $1.254bn (94 percent) is available for distribution to the performing rights … » Read

Covent Garden has dismissed Russian conductor Pavel Sorokin as principal guest conductor of the Royal Ballet. The news was reported by Agence France-Presse today. The house had already cancelled the visit by the Bolshoi Ballet scheduled for this … » Read

When Ivan Velikanov, a rising star in the world of conducting, took the stage before a performance of The Marriage of Figaro in Nizhny Novgorod on Feb. 25, the day after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and made a short plea for peace, he may not … » Read

Among the numerous responses by Russian artists to the invasion of Ukraine, the most notable thus far is that of Tugan Sokhiev, musical director and principal conductor of the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow and musical director of the Capitol National … » Read

LONDON--Only a handful of living pianists could sell out London’s Festival Hall on a wet Tuesday night, but Maurizio Pollini is certainly one of them. His March 1, 80th birthday recital was not just an opportunity to witness the wisdom and … » Read

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s 2022-2023 season marks the third for music director Fabio Luisi, who will be on the podium for nine concerts, including the Oct. 1 gala featuring mezzo-soprano Susan Graham and baritone Thomas Hampson in an … » Read

The Metropolitan Opera’s return from its February break almost feels like the start of a new season. Its new production of Verdi’s Don Carlos , introduced on Monday , was followed the next day (March 1) by the welcome return of the … » Read

Individual classical artists as well as presenting organizations around the world are trying to figure out how best to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. While the moral imperatives may seem clear, there exist no agreed-upon guidelines … » Read