The  passing of Alfred Brendel brings a flood of memories. And it’s a reminder of the fragility of life, even for those lofty souls who stride atop classical music’s Mt. Olympus. Mr. Brendel’s place among those immortals … » Read

The Cleveland Orchestra has added four new musicians to its ranks—one last fall and three this summer. Their addition means that Music Director Franz Welser-Möst, entering his 24 th year and set to leave in 2027, has selected more than … » Read

The Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) has announced that Shalisa Kline Ugaz will join the organization as its next president and CEO on July 7. She succeeds Mark George, who resigned after a 15-year tenure this past February . Founded in 1931, the … » Read

The Bastille Opera in Paris opened in 1989, presenting a modern face that was a stark departure from the opulent Palais Garnier, built for the Paris Opera between 1861 and 1875 at the direction of Napoleon III. The 36-year-old building has not … » Read

Another descendant of the famed Chicago Brass section that originated under Fritz Reiner and flourished for some 70 years— even after mainstay and principal trumpet Bed Herseth retired in 2004—has announced his retirement. Assistant … » Read

Italian Baroque composer Alessandro Stradella is known to many a young voice student for a single song, “Pietà, Signore,” included in a classic G. Schirmer anthology 24 Italian Songs and Arias . Some musicians may recognize him … » Read

On the eve of its 40 th -anniversary season, the Miami City Ballet has selected Gonzalo Garcia as its new artistic director, effective August 11, 2025. He succeeds Lourdes Lopez, who unexpectedly stepped down at the end of the 2024-25 season … » Read

Beginning July 15, Maureen O’Brien will be the new chief executive officer for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO). She succeeds Denise Rehg, who held the position for seven years before stepping down in August 2024. Rehg had been in the … » Read

LONDON (AP) — Alfred Brendel, a pianist and poet renowned for his refined playing of Beethoven over a six-decade career, died Tuesday at his home in London. He was 94. Brendel's death was announced by the public relations agency Bolton … » Read

SAN FRANCISCO—“You have a great orchestra—take good care of it,” Esa-Pekka Salonen exhorted the capacity crowd at Davies Symphony Hall on June 14, following a 15-minute wave of jubilant applause and earsplitting cheers. … » Read