During the pandemic, an orchestra playing at full tilt can quickly become a super spreader machine. Brass and wind instruments in particular emit aerosols—tiny respiratory droplets—that travel around the stage and into the audience, … » Read

Sir Nicholas Kenyon, among the most highly regarded scribes and administrators in the arts world, is to step down next September after 14 years as managing director of the Barbican, Europe’s largest multi-arts and conference venue. He … » Read

LONDON—The Cinderella among Handel’s so-called “magic” operas, Amadigi –composed four years after Rinaldo and two full decades before his bewitching masterpiece Alcina— boasts music of the utmost enchantment. … » Read

President Biden’s nominees for members of the National Council on the Arts leave no question that he is determined to bring diversity to America’s arts scene. Once approved by Congress, they will join the group of 18 citizens who … » Read

The Pennsylvania Ballet, formed in 1963, will henceforth be known as the Philadelphia Ballet. “For me, it’s a natural fit,” Executive Director Shelly Power told The Philadelphia Inquirer . “Most ballet companies have their … » Read

Jeanne Lamon, an early music specialist who transformed the Toronto-based Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra into an internationally celebrated ensemble, died on June 20. She was 71 and had lived in Victoria, BC, since her retirement in 2014. Born and … » Read

San Francisco Opera is characterizing its 2021-22 season as a “transitional,” not least because of the very recent reopening of the state in which it resides and the need to space out performances as well as seats. Moving smoothly … » Read

PARIS (AFP) -- Simon Rattle, music director of the London Symphony Orchestra, considers it "a miracle" they are headed to France for their first international shows since the pandemic, though Brexit still poses a long-term threat. The logistics … » Read

Yuval Sharon [pictured], founder and artistic director of The Industry and recent artistic director of the Michigan Opera Theater, is getting some help. Sonic artist Ash Fure and interdisciplinary artist Malik Gaines are joining The Industry as … » Read

The Princeton (NJ) Symphony Orchestra (PSO) and The Princeton Festival are merging. Approved by both boards on June 10, the newly created organization, PSO, Inc., will operate under the leadership of the PSO’s Music Director Rossen Milanov … » Read