Austrian conductor Patrick Hahn, 25, is to be the new principal guest conductor and artistic advisor of the Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra (BIPO), a 20-year-old Turkish ensemble named for its founder and now Honorary Conductor … » Read

On April 25, revered mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade will host and perform in “Songs without Words,” a chamber music concert honoring five members of the Metropolitan Opera orchestra who died during the pandemic. The concert is the … » Read

The music of composer/violinist Jessie Montgomery seems to be everywhere these days, particularly Banner , programmed in recent months by the Los Angeles and New York philharmonics and the Philadelphia Orchestra, among others. The three-minute … » Read

Renae Williams Niles, chairman of the board of APAP (Association of Performing Arts Professionals), best known for her work in arts education and dance, has been given a lofty title at the Los Angeles Philharmonic, one by which she will oversee … » Read

Opéra national de Paris has cancelled upcoming performances due to Covid-19 concerns. This impacts Tosca at the Opéra Bastille, from May 6-28, and the reprise of Pique Dame , May 20-June 12. The company hopes to offer a concert with … » Read

In a classic example of David versus Goliath, a small start-up—the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers —has launched a series of “Justice at Spotify” protests against the streaming giant. The shuttering of live music … » Read

A new online survey of media trends among over 2,000 U.S. consumers illustrates the growing popularity of video games at the expense of motion pictures and television, at least among Gen Zers (14-24-year-olds). Deloitte’s 2021 Digital Media … » 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

SAN FRANCISCO – Hobbled by the worldwide COVID-19 shutdown, Esa-Pekka Salonen is easing his way through his first season as music director of the San Francsico Symphony through digital-only programs. The first was the introductory … » Read

LONDON (AP) — Liam Scarlett, a star British choreographer whom some insiders thought to be the next Ratmansky, has died at age 35. His career of late was clouded by abuse allegations. Scarlett’s family said Saturday that “it is … » Read