The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) recent performances of Olivier Messiaen's Turangalîla-Symphonie represented a first for the orchestra as well as its music director, Marin Alsop. “It's a rare treat for me to be able to … » Read

In their quest to draw new and younger audiences to classical music, many orchestras are exiting the concert hall to aggressively reach out to their communities. One such recent effort by the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) illustrates both the … » Read

In the tug-of-war over the proposed sale of Westminster Choir College by Rider University to a Chinese firm for $56 million, at least one of the groups suing to block the sale--the Westminster Foundation--won a small victory on January 11 in New … » Read

Several exits and entrances at two key string quartets are in the news. Violinist Daniel Rowland [pictured] is leaving the Brodsky Quartet in May after 12 years, with plans to pursue a solo career. He is to be succeeded by Gina McCormack, former … » Read

According to year-end sales figures compiled by the Official Charts Company for BPI, the British Recorded Music Industry (equivalent to RIAA), sales of classical music in 2018 grew faster than those for any other genre—by 10 percent, as … » Read

“The Greatest Story Ever Told” reads the promotional blurb for the multi-million-pound musical Heaven and Earth , based on the story of Adam and Eve. But just weeks before the show was to open its run in the U.K., the project … » Read

German bass Theo Adam, best known for his Wagner roles, has died. He was 92. German news agency dpa quoted Adam's family Friday confirming that the bass-baritone died Thursday at a care home in his hometown of Dresden. Adam made his debut at the … » Read

Now in its seventh year, Manhattan’s Prototype Festival, a co-production with Beth Morrison Projects and HERE, is a fascinating mix of mostly new, edgily contemporary, multi-disciplinary opera and music theater. As a prime example of its … » Read

Despite the growing presence of female conductors in the classical music world, many still find themselves answering questions their male counterparts would never be expected to entertain. For Alondra de la Parra, who has conducted more than 100 … » Read

Jennifer Teisinger [pictured], former executive director of the Bravo! Vail Music Festival, is to be the new executive director of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra (SDSO). She takes the helm in February, in time to gear up for the … » Read