At a time when pianists scurry to find new repertoire—transcriptions now seem to be especially in vogue—Sir Stephen Hough (knighted in 2022) has long been in the vanguard of offering recital audiences new musical adventures. “An … » Read

Netia Jones is to become associate director of The Royal Opera, a newly created position designed to lead opera programming in the Linbury Theater. She will be responsible for commissioning and creating projects for the Linbury as well as working … » Read

NEW YORK (AP)—Kirill Petrenko thought about the challenge of leading the Berlin Philharmonic, perhaps the world’s greatest orchestra. “A hundred musicians have 100 opinions and 100 expectations—100 different … » Read

The Sphinx Organization has selected the seventh cohort of its LEAD (Leaders in Excellence, Arts, and Diversity) program, which works with aspiring arts leaders over two years to provide ongoing personalized coaching and mentorship and support … » Read

Keitaro Harada, who became music and artistic director of the Savannah Philharmonic in the 2019-2020 season, has announced that he will exit in June, 2027. A graduate of Mercer University in Macon, GA, Harada began his career in the state, and … » Read

LONDON—Back in the day, BBC television’s situation comedies used to announce their end credits with the legend ‘’You have been watching….’’ The creative team for ENO’s new staging of The Elixir of … » Read

Olivier Leymarie, managing director of the Ensemble intercontemporain, is to become the deputy general director of the Festival d’Aix en Provence as of January 29, 2025. He succeeds François Vienne, who left in March 2024 and becomes … » Read

Giacomo Puccini died 100 years ago, on Nov. 29, 1924, but his works remain omnipresent. “Opera houses across the world,” opines Neil Fisher in The Sunday Times , “would probably have long thrown in the towel without bankers such … » Read

All’s well that ends well for French musician Ophélie Gaillard. On Sept. 24, her 300-year-old cello was stolen (for the second time) from her home. On Nov. 22 she was able to announce that the instrument and two bows had been … » Read

The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) has named Dame Shirley Bassey to a three-year term as the institution’s president. She succeeds HM King Charles, who held the position while Prince of Wales. The position is an honorary one … » Read