The death of Alamo City Opera founder Mark Richter in April is to followed by the death of the company. Chairwoman Carol Karotkin decided it was the best of “several options” and that ceasing operation altogether "really retains his … » Read

An article by Chicago Symphony Orchestra bassist and players committee chair Steve Lester outlines the basic issues the led to the musicians' strike and the tactics used to achieve their goals. The end result was a 13.25 percent wage increase … » Read

When audiences come to see a story ballet as part of American Ballet Theatre’s Metropolitan Opera House season, they expect a grand affair: opulent sets, lavish costumes, and drama and romance played out through virtuosic one-upmanship. … » Read

MILFORD HAVEN, Wales—Welsh National Opera could probably do with a few laughs at the moment. Having bid farewell to Artistic Director David Pountney (he leaves this summer) amid talk of falling audiences, it now sees managing director … » Read

Pianist Kirill Gerstein has joined [Kathryn] Enticott Music Management (EMM) for worldwide representation as of the 20/21 season. He will be leaving CM management in New York to do so, an exit encouraged by company principal Linda Marder (the M … » Read

Just three weeks ago, Swiss conductor Thierry Fischer announced he would be leaving the Utah Symphony in August of 2022. Today, the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra (OSESP) announced his appointment as music director as of 2020; his first … » Read

In 1807 a slave ship transported Omar Ibn Said, an enslaved African from Senegal, to Gadsden’s Wharf in Charleston. He will return, figuratively, during the 2020 Spoleto season as the protagonist in a new, as yet untitled opera by … » Read

OJAI, CA—Historically, the venerable, incorrigibly adventurous Ojai Festival has appointed a conductor to be its annual music director. There are a few exceptions, including the ensemble Eighth Blackbird and soprano Dawn Upshaw. But there … » Read

David Lang set for himself a daunting task in accepting a commission from the New York Philharmonic and five Europe-based entities to compose a new opera. Like many composers, he might have looked for inspiration in a pre-existing play, novel, or … » Read

In May it appeared that financial distress would force The Song Company, a widely praised Australian vocal ensemble, to  cease performing . Thanks to a significant individual gift as well as ongoing generous support from both Create NSW and … » Read