Martin J. Bergee set out to disprove the much-vaunted link between music education and increased academic performance in a range of disciplines, only to discover just how strong these relationships really are. The professor of music education and … » Read

Performances have come to a halt in most places, but new releases continue apace. Socially distanced and virtual collaborations have allowed for some chamber-music sessions to proceed, while many labels are still issuing a backlog of material … » 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

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra was forced to cancel two of three scheduled concerts last weekend, when guest conductor Nicholas McGegan, who led an all-Mozart program on January 14, tested positive for Covid-19. The musicians learned the news … » Read

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) and the Getty Foundation have partnered to publish an important white paper that summarizes the demonstrable benefits that music has on children and their brain development. “Music for Every … » Read

MADRID--German tenor Jonas Kaufmann says not being able to perform in front of a live audience for months has been hugely detrimental for musicians who thrive on connecting with real people. "What we miss is this connection and it doesn't matter … » Read

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phil Spector, the eccentric and revolutionary music producer who transformed rock music with his “Wall of Sound” method and who later was convicted of murder, has died. He was 81. California state prison … » Read

Berlin's Senator for Culture Klaus Lederer has declared all concert halls and opera houses shuttered at least until Easter (April 4), according to Berlin.de. Word arrives just a few days after Konzerthaus Dortmund (Germany) announced the results … » Read

On Feb. 21, the Fort Worth Opera will celebrate Black History Month with “A Night of Black Excellence: Past, Present, and Future,” a virtual benefit concert featuring an all-star lineup. Among the singers appearing will be Patrice P. … » Read

Astral Artists, a by-audition management company specializing in emerging classical artists, has named Lourdes Starr-Demers as executive director, succeeding Julia Rubio, who left in October 2019 to join the Merakey Foundation. Founder Vera … » Read