Although the therapeutic power of music is widely acknowledged, the science of exactly how it works remains a bit of a mystery. At Houston Methodist Hospital’s Center for Performing Arts Medicine, assistant professor of music-in-medicine … » Read

No doubt guided by its guru VP of Advocacy Heather Noonan, the League of American Orchestras has issued a few details about what the $15 billion to the Save Our Stages alliance actually means to orchestras, opera companies, musicians, et. al. … » Read

The imminent passage of a second, $900bn. stimulus package signals that help is on the way for the nation’s independent music venues. The package includes the Save Our Stages Act, which establishes a $15bn. SPA (Small Projects) grant … » Read

Dame Fanny Waterman, a founder of the Leeds International Piano Competition and its longtime chairman and artistic director, died on December 20 in a residential care home in Yorkshire, UK. She was 100 years old. In comments, current Artistic … » Read

The Teatro San Carlo, the world's oldest continuously active opera house, is also proving to be one of Italy’s most innovative. When the Naples house launches the "San Carlo Digital Opera House" in mid 2021, it will become the first opera … » Read

There is little to celebrate in Hong Kong’s arts industry at the moment. A full-employment contract is a thing of the past for 82 per cent of artists and support staff, and nearly two thirds of the 1,800-strong Hong Kong Theater Arts … » Read

We will be updating this list weekly. Please note that all times are given in U.S. Eastern Time (ET). To calculate in other time zones or counties, British Summer Time (BST) is currently five hours ahead of ET and Central European Time (CET) is … » Read

Well, that was quick. In September, Jesse Rosen stepped down as CEO of the American Symphony Orchestra League. At the time, he indicated he would be retiring after 22 years, the last 12 of which as the top executive. Leaving the job, perhaps, but … » Read

This spring Nathalie Stutzmann will stand in front of the Philadelphia Orchestra for her first time as principal guest conductor. No stranger to the ensemble—she has led it several times in recent years—she will spend three weeks each … » Read

After eight years, Sakurako Fisher stepped down as board president of the San Francisco Symphony (SFS) on Dec. 9. Priscilla Geeslin will succeed her. “It’s been a gift, an honor and a privilege to serve the Symphony,” she told … » Read