The Vienna Philharmonic returned home, and its famous strings purred for the first time since March 10. The 1,744-seat Goldener Saal (main hall) of the Musikverein, considered by many the world’s most beautiful, acoustically desirable … » Read

Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center, facing a $5.3 million deficit on its $54 million budget, will  furlough 80 percent of its 110-member staff by the end of the month, and cut the hours and pay for the rest of its workers. Using rent from … » Read

These are desperate times for nonprofit institutions of all stripes. The coronavirus pandemic threatens the very survival of organizations devoted to social justice, the environment, the arts and museums, and myriad other causes. Ninety percent … » Read

On June 20 Classical Movements, the Virginia-based touring company, will present a day of concerts designed for the era of pandemic. “Sounds of Hope & Harmony” will feature two one-hour-long programs, each performed three times, … » Read

The Paris Opera, already battered by the strikes from pension reform before the pandemic hit, is “on its knees” financially, according to General Director Stéphane Lissner. The company, 45 million euros in debt, has postponed … » Read

Sony Music Group, the recording and music publishing divisions, has established a $100 million fund in support of anti-racism; monies are intended for organizations that promote equal rights. The announcement follows an open letter to the music … » Read

American Composers Forum (ACF) and New Music USA will share the 2020 Gold Baton, the League of American Orchestras' highest honor. Their respective CEOs, Vanessa Rose and Vanessa Reed, will accept the award at the final session of the League's … » Read

Despite the pandemic, the Innsbruck Festival of Early Music will take place, albeit with some modifications, from July 31 to August 30 2020. "In view of the restrictions in force,” said Festival CEO Markus Lutz when making the announcement, … » Read

Switzerland’s Verbier Festival, which was the first major 2020 festival to cancel altogether, on March 26 , has come up with a new plan, one that involves, naturally, streaming both audio and video. It will run July 16-August 12, rather … » Read

Things are looking up Down Under. New Zealand has lifted performance restrictions after a 10-week lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Only contact tracing and border controls will remain in effect. "We're super excited to be able to put the … » Read