In what may be the first time a U.S. orchestra named a special fund for a music critic, much less performed a memorial concert in their honor, the St. Louis Symphony has established the Sarah Bryan Miller Fund. The endowed fund, established with … » Read

Just when it seemed safe to return to the concert hall, the arrival of the aggressive Delta strain of Covid-19 introduced a new round of uncertainty to the performing arts world. “You wake up every day, cross your fingers that they’ll … » Read

When David Allen Miller steps to the podium of the Albany Symphony Orchestra (ASO) on October 16, he will begin his 30 th season as the ensemble’s music director. Since arriving from Los Angeles in 1992 as an admittedly intimidated … » Read

After management’s year-long attempt to get rid of its musicians’ union and their right to bargain collectively, and seven months on the AFM’s “unfair” list, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic finally has reached an … » Read

Kazushi Ono is to succeed Stéphane Denève as music director of the Brussels Philharmonic, effective as of fall 2022 for five years. The Japanese conductor is current music director of Barcelona Symphony Orchestra and the Tokyo … » Read

On Sept. 10, Bright Sheng, the Leonard Bernstein Distinguished University Professor of Composition at the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theater & Dance (SMTD) convened the first meeting of his undergraduate composition … » Read

An onstage extra was killed on Saturday at the Bolshoi Theater, reportedly crushed by a piece of scenery. Media reports say the 37-year-old exited in the wrong direction during a scene change and a backdrop descended on him. The performance of … » Read

The Houston Symphony has reached its first ever five-year contract between management and the American Federation of Musicians, Local 65-699. Taking effect on October1, the new agreement extends through October 31, 2026. Three key elements in the … » Read

LONDON (AP) — Paul McCartney has revisited the breakup of The Beatles, flatly disputing the suggestion that he was responsible for the group’s demise. Speaking on an episode of BBC Radio 4’s This Cultural Life that is scheduled … » Read

Another labor vs. arts management cliff-hanger has been resolved. Much as the Met Opera and its orchestra musicians reached accord within weeks of opening night, Kennedy Center and its stagehands have come to a meeting of the minds just four days … » Read