Toward the end of his life, Richard Wagner told his wife he believed his works would be “dropped” after his death, that he would “live on in human memory only as a phantom.” This from a musician whose influence on art, … » Read

LOS ANGELES (AP) — From the beloved opening lines of Leonard Cohen's “Hallelujah” to the rousing, children's-choir conclusion of the Rolling Stones' “You Can't Always Get What You Want,” President Donald Trump's … » Read

On Oct. 29 Stephen Shipps, a former violin professor at the University of Michigan (UM), was arrested and charged with two counts of transporting a minor girl across state lines with the intent to engage in sexual conduct. His alleged crimes … » Read

Over the past several months, many isolated and underemployed musicians have come to rely on pop-up performances to connect with audiences and earn a little money. For some, playing outside is more remunerative than their usual bar gigs; for … » Read

It is no surprise to learn, unfortunately, that Carnegie Hall--including Weill Recital Hall, Stern Auditorium, and Zankel Hall--will remain shuttered through April 5, news just made official as dictated by executive orders from New York City and … » Read

Lincoln Center, still dark with pandemic restrictions, has officially cancelled its spring offerings as a presenter through May 9, 2021. These include the Great Performers, America Songbook, and Rubenstein Atrium series. The Metropolitan Opera … » Read

MILAN (AP) — The number of performers at Milan’s famed La Scala opera house who have tested positive for the coronavirus has risen to 21, even as the theater was forced to close due to new government restrictions aimed at curbing the … » Read

The pandemic regularly reminds us of the important role music plays in helping people deal with stress and adversity. Nothing illustrates this more clearly than the unprecedented popularity of Light of the World , a recording of traditional … » Read

Two recent concerts in Winter Park, FL, illustrate the perils and pleasures of outdoor concerts, increasingly common in the age of pandemic. First, the perils. A recent Sunday afternoon concert by the Bach Festival Society featured movie scores … » Read

This morning at 10:30, musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra convened on the stage of Symphony Hall for the first time since last March. After elbow bumps and all-‘round reunion cheer, they began recording sessions for of BSONOW, an … » Read