Esa-Pekka Salonen has three new jobs. The primary one is principal conductor of the Orchestre de Paris, seconded by that orchestra’s “Creativity and Innovation Chair at the Philharmonie.” The latter position is echoed in Los … » Read

It’s the oldest story in show business. A star drops out; a star is born. Counting down to the Bard SummerScape’s American stage premiere of Bedrich Smetana’s Dalibor , the contracted Polish prima donna (Izabela Matula ) was … » Read

This fall Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of Music welcomes four new performance faculty members, thus equipping every instrumental department with a minimum of two faculty to offer students multiple perspectives. Julia   Harguindey , … » Read

On Aug 31, the Poeisis Quartet emerged from among three ensembles to win first prize at the 15 th edition of the Banff (CA) International String Quartet Competition, held every three years. The Cincinnati-based foursome—violinists Sarah … » Read

Reports last week that five-time Oscar winner John Williams did not like film music had tongues wagging throughout the classical world. “Au contraire,” says Tim Greiving, whose new biography of the iconic composer was the source, … » Read

Jonathan Cohen is stepping down as music director of the Les Violons du Roy after more than a decade with the Quebec-based ensemble. He debuted as guest conductor in the 2014-2015 season and over the intervening years has conducted 119 … » Read

Christina Scheppelmann, newly named general and artistic director of Belgium’s La Monnaie, has announced that longtime Music Director Alain Altinoglu has agreed to stay on through 2031. He will have been in the job 15 years. … » Read

Congressional acquiescence to Donald Trump’s demand that $1.1 billion previously allocated for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) be cancelled threatens the continued existence of 245 public radio stations in rural communities. … » Read

The Youngstown (OH) Symphony Orchestra musicians, whose current contract expires August 31, report that the Youngstown Symphony Society (YSS) has not reached out for renewal or update talks, nor has it announced the coming season, a violation of … » Read

The Jupiter String Quartet has appointed violinist Mélanie Clapiès as the successor to Nelson Lee, who has been a member of the foursome for 24 years and has recently accepted a position at McGill University. This fall the French … » Read