MILAN--On November 16, 1956, Guido Cantelli was named music director of La Scala. On November 17, 1956, in his native Novara, he conducted his final concert. One week later, on his way to conduct the New York Philharmonic, he was killed when his … » Read

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra has furloughed three of its 13 staff members, eliminated one position, and instituted salary cuts across the board. On September 28, it is planning to furlough all of its musicians, “due to the continuing … » Read

Listeners today can access classical music from a multitude of sources, despite the absence of live performances during the pandemic. Online programs from orchestras and opera companies around the world, specialized streaming services like Idagio … » Read

After a reportedly serious illness, Katharina Wagner has sufficiently recovered to return to the helm of the Bayreuth Festival. “She's coming back and she's going to work again,” said the festival's press spokesman, Hubertus Herrmann, … » Read

Askonas Holt has two additions to its roster for worldwide management: Portuguese conductor Dinis Sousa , signed to management for the first time, and French-Danish soprano Elsa Dreisig , who comes to AH from Vienna-based Hainzl and Delage. … » Read

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra may only be only performing in small ensemble configurations this fall, but that doesn’t seem to have prevented it from hiring new musicians—six, in fact, plus a new associate conductor/music director of … » Read

Just how big is the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on America’s fine and performing arts industries? “Devastating,” according to a new repor t authored by Professors Richard Florida and Michael Seman for The Brookings … » Read

A partnership between DnaNudge, developer of a new rapid, lab-free test for Covid-19 and the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is empowering the ensemble to return to live performance. The tests were first implemented as the orchestra prepped for … » Read

Anthony McGill, principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic and formerly of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, has been selected as the recipient of the 2020 Avery Fisher Prize. He represents the only African American to receive the award, … » Read

Following represents an update from our first “Baby Steps Back to the Concert Hall" listing. While there is little doubt that the performing arts and artists are suffering in this dark and unprecedented time, it is also heartening to … » Read