The Philharmonia's Managing Director Helen Sprott has announced her decision to step down after two years leading the London orchestra. As much of a “privilege” as it has been the lead the ensemble and map out its artistic plans, she … » Read

Scott Guzielek, director of artistic operations at Palm Beach Opera since 2012, is to move into the newly created position of VP and general manager of Philadelphia's Academy of Vocal Arts. He starts July 1, reporting to President and Artistic … » Read

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra (HSO) has finished the last three years with operating surpluses. Although the amounts have been modest, they nonetheless represent a step back from the brink of financial disaster for the 75-year-old ensemble, New … » Read

SHANGHAI — On Sunday at the Oriental Art Center, South Korean violinist Won Hyung Joon and North Korean soprano Kim Song Mi offered a joint performance that they hope will bring the Koreas closer amid deadlocked nuclear diplomacy. North … » Read

As orchestras seek to be better neighbors in their communities, some of their best ambassadors are their own musicians, working as individuals. The League of American Orchestras has enlisted the support of the Ford Motor Company Fund to recognize … » Read

The uncertainty surrounding Brexit has prompted the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) to issue Impact of Brexit on Musicians . More than 10 percent of the 2,000 previously surveyed report that Brexit has already led to the withdrawal or … » Read

The first China International Music Competition, currently underway in Beijing at the China Conservatory of Music, has announced the 12 semifinalists; they will now work their way toward the finals on May 20 with the Philadelphia Orchestra under … » Read

New York City Ballet’s May 2 Spring Gala program book included the line, “Tonight we celebrate the Company’s rich history and bright future.” Placed directly beneath the names of its newly appointed artistic directors, … » Read

Hannu Lintu, current chief conductor of the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (FRSO), is to take the same position with the Finnish National Opera and Ballet as of January 2022. Last week the FRSO announced that  he would be succeeded in fall … » Read

WASHINGTON, D.C.--When opera singers turn to the rarified domain of the song recital, the results too often prove disappointing. The perceived need to prove one's bona fides across a range of repertory—German lieder, French chansons, … » Read