For his first season at the artistic and executive helm of UC Berkeley’s Cal Performances, Jeremy Geffen, appointed by the multi-genre presenter last year , appears to be pulling out all the stops. Nothing like the support of a major … » Read

After two years of study and consultation, the Philharmonia Orchestra has undertaken a major restructuring of its governance. As of March 31, Philharmonia Ltd. (the orchestra) and the Philharmonia Trust (the foundation that holds the … » Read

The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on American artists is becoming much clearer as time passes. Artists Relief , a new national coalition of arts organizations, has received almost 55,000 applications for its first round of 200 … » Read

The Metropolitan Opera’s April 25 At-Home Gala was a welcome ray of light and a credit to the determination of General Manager Peter Gelb to keep opera—and the Met in particular—in the public spotlight. Hosted by Gelb and Met … » Read

For the first three weeks of September, the English National Opera (ENO) will present the world’s first drive-in opera experience. “Drive & Live” will stage live performances of shortened versions of La Bohème and The … » Read

Seattle Symphony will rehire most of the workers it furloughed in March, thanks to a $2.3 million loan via the Payroll Protection Program (PPP). This means hiring back most of the individuals involved with the cancelled May production of La … » Read

To contend with the coronavirus pandemic, Interlochen, the longest continuously running arts camp in the world, will operate its upcoming 93 rd season exclusively online. “After careful evaluation of the projected impact of the COVID-19 … » Read

The fall out from coronavirus-related cancellations was a hot topic in two Zoom-based panel discussions, held on April 14 and 23 and hosted by the Chicago Opera Theater (COT). They were part of a series titled “Inner Workings,” and a … » Read

Three American orchestras have not cancelled their seasons: The Dallas Symphony, citing May 24 as its final concert; the San Francisco Symphony, which, according to its website, is reopening on May 14 with Yuja Wang and Michael Tilson Thomas; and … » Read

In January, Shauna Quill announced that she would be stepping down as executive director of the New York Youth Symphony (NYSS) as of June 30, to “pursue other opportunities.” The plan was for her successor to be in place by the time … » Read