MILAN (AP) —La Scala on Monday announced a fall program of concerts and ballets aimed as a signal of confidence that European cultural life can resume in full following the coronavirus lockdowns , and in support of artists who were left out … » Read

After the pandemic forced it to close its doors for the first time in its 150-year history, the Steinway & Sons piano factory is back to working at full capacity. “During World War II, we had a very minimal staff in here building … » Read

Inevitably, the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops have cancelled their fall seasons, anticipating a January 3, 2021 return. The orchestra will continue to maintain an online presence through a variety of programs and is also promising a free … » 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

As the cancellations mount up for performing arts organizations, most are continuing their valiant efforts to stay in the public eye online. A few brave souls are complementing that with small outdoor events, using safety protocols that are … » Read

In a fight for its financial survival, the Southbank Center, the U.K.’s largest arts complex, is seeking government aid to help it address a crippling £21mn ($27mn) debt incurred for capital improvements. "Prior to the Covid-19 … » Read

The Banff Center International String Quartet Festival, originally scheduled to take place around the annual competition, August 29-September 3, will instead proceed with performances and talks online, September 1 - 5, 2020. Director Barry … » Read

The Indianapolis Symphony, which has been struggling to reach a  peace of some kind with its musicians, has cancelled the coming season. The musicians and management issued a joint statement Friday afternoon: While our mutual desire is to … » Read

MILAN--After three months of silence, Italy’s opera companies are making a comeback. The lockdown in Europe has, for now, brought the health crisis under control, so the government gave socially distanced live performances the green light … » Read

The Kennedy Center has announced a vast array of online and live-but-safely-distanced performances for fall 2020, as well as a few events in 2021. The National Symphony Orchestra offers three concerts in December, two under Music Director … » Read