As previously reported , the University of North Carolina School for the Arts (UNSCA) recently named new deans for three of its five schools, one each for the School of Music, Dance, and Filmmaking. Now there is more news from the conservatory, … » Read

Khori Dastoor, who started her career as a resident artist at Opera San José in 2007 and is today its general director, is to be the next general director and CEO of Houston Grand Opera, arguably the country’s most innovative large … » Read

The Lyric Opera of Chicago returns to live performances in September and October when Enrique Mazzola, the company’s new music director, leads performances of Verdi’s Macbeth and Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love . Intermissions, … » Read

BERLIN (AP) — Thunderstorms hit Germany late Monday and torrential rain poured down on southern and western parts of the country leading to dozens of accidents and hundreds of firefighter operations throughout the night. In Bavaria, some … » Read

American conductor James Gaffigan is to be the next music director of Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía   of Valencia as of the coming season; he succeeds co-directors Fabio Biondi and Roberto Abbado. Gaffigan recently stepped down as … » Read

The Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra (FSYO) had to scramble to pull off its first concert since March 2020. Originally slated to perform on June 27 at the North Beach Bandshell in Miami Beach, the orchestra was forced to relocate when relief … » Read

As of July 1, Swedish conductor Joachim Gustafsson takes the post of music director at Colombia’s Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra (OFB). His appointment is a result of an election, by secret ballot, by the orchestra’s 100-plus … » Read

The U.K. and Australia have announced an ambitious cultural exchange program exploring the theme of “Who Are We Now?” Made public on the heels of a new Free Trade Agreement, the exchange aims to strengthen and build cultural … » Read

In September the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) will assemble for the first time in 18 months to kick off its 2021-2022 season. Music Director Manfred Honeck returns for his 14 th year, which will also mark the 50th anniversary of Heinz Hall … » Read

NEW YORK (AP) — In another sign of live entertainment’s rebirth, Bruce Springsteen returned to Broadway on Saturday, last weekend, strapping on a guitar and reviving a show for an audience that included a member of his E Street Band … » Read