Over the past decade Opera Philadelphia has established a reputation as an innovative company that nurtures new works and breathes fresh life into standard fare. It has given birth to 21 new operas—works that have gone on to over 260 … » Read

American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) has decided to launch its own investigation into “the multiple allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination against Plácido Domingo.” Its members, especially female, are the … » Read

As a result of  yesterday’s AP report that more individuals had come forward to confirm Domingo’s inappropriate behaviors, the Dallas Opera has cancelled its March 11 gala with him as its headliner. Dallas joins the Philadelphia … » Read

For the first time, the Banff International String Quartet Competition has awarded its first prize to two ensembles: The Marmen String Quartet, from London, and the Viano String Quartet, from Los Angeles. Ten quartets competed in the week-long … » Read

Louise Jeffreys, artistic director of the Barbican, is to become deputy chair of English National Opera and the London Coliseum. She succeeds Nicholas Allan. She announced her departure from the Barbican, scheduled for the end of this year, in … » Read

Gianandrea Noseda is wasting no time in reshaping the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO). Now entering his third season at the NSO’s artistic helm, he has brought in 16 new musicians, five of whom start this season. Succeeding Barry Hearn as … » Read

The death of noted philanthropist H. F. “Gerry” Lenfest in August 2018 has brought an end to the “Love the Arts in Philadelphia” marketing program. Over almost 20 years, Lenfest’s foundation had given $24 million to … » Read

The glittering production was a high point of the Washington Opera’s 1999-2000 season: Jules Massenet’s Le Cid ,about a legendary Spanish conqueror, starring a tenor legendary in his own right — Plácido Domingo, then … » Read

Unfortunately, stories of men behaving badly in the classical music world are losing their power to surprise us. The past few years have seen a plethora of claims of sexual abuse and intimidation by such luminaries as James Levine , Charles … » Read

David J. Kitto, former senior VP for marketing and sales at the Kennedy Center, is the new executive director the Washington, D.C.’s National Theater Corporation. He succeeded Sarah Bartlo-Chaplin, now at the State Theater New Jersey, in … » Read