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Visionary Director Robert Wilson Has Died

August 1, 2025 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
Robert Wilson, the pioneering American director, designer, and one-off theatrical visionary whose original fusion of visual art, sound, and movement have reshaped ideas of contemporary performance for over five decades, has died at the age of 83. … » Read
 

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New Artist of the Month: Designer Wendy Waszut-Barrett

August 1, 2025 | Wynne Delacoma, Musical America
For 15 years Chicago’s Haymarket Opera Company has been presenting enchanting productions of baroque opera. These are often rarely heard works like Telemann’s Pimpinone and feature top-notch singers and an orchestra entirely at home … » Read
 

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Transformative President Retires at Nashville

August 1, 2025 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
The Nashville Symphony has announced the retirement of President & CEO Alan D. Valentine at the conclusion of the 2025/26 season. It marks the end of a transformative 28-year tenure and an unprecedented period of artistic and institutional … » Read
 

Industry News

Orpheus Ups Accessibility with Free Carnegie Concert

August 1, 2025 | Nicholas Beard, Musical America
In a move to reaffirm its commitment to public inclusion, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra will launch Orpheus for All this October. The new initiative will offer free tickets for every seat at its 2025-26 season-opening concert at Carnegie Hall. The … » Read
 

Industry News

Opera Initiative Resuscitates Philly’s Wanamaker Organ

August 1, 2025 | Clive Paget, Musical America
Four months ago, the future of the world’s largest musical instrument seemed uncertain. As Macy’s vacated Philadelphia’s famous Wanamaker Building, the Wanamaker Organ, installed in 1911, was left, silent and forlorn. Now, in an … » Read
 

Contests & Awards

Salon de Virtuosi Announces Career Grant Winners

August 1, 2025 | Anthony Brown, Musical America
The Salon de Virtuosi, a New York organization dedicated to the discovery and support of talented young musicians, has announced its 2025 Career Grant Winners. Each of five artists will receive $5,000. SDV Career Grants have been awarded annually … » Read
 

Industry News

Netrebko Judge Reverses Ruling in Soprano's Favor

July 31, 2025 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
The federal judge in Anna Netrebko’s case has reversed an earlier ruling , which will allow the singer to broaden her case against the Metropolitan Opera. The decision by U.S. District Judge Analisa Nadine Torres now maintains that the … » Read
 

Industry News

Minnesota Orchestra Names Hall for Major Donor

July 31, 2025 | Clive Paget, Musical America
The Minnesota Orchestra has announced the renaming of its concert hall in honor of a major donor as well as the election of a new board chair and a slate of new board directors. Outgoing Minnesota Orchestra Board Chair Nancy E. Lindahl and her … » Read
 

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Violin Competition Founder Michael Hill has Died

July 31, 2025 | Anthony Brown, Musical America
Sir Michael Hill, jeweller, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of the international violin competition that bears his name, died in Arrowtown, New Zealand on July 29. He was 86. A lifelong and avid music lover, Hill gave up early hopes of … » Read
 

Reviews

Teatro Nuovo's Sonnambula, Now Higher Than Ever

July 31, 2025 | George Loomis, Musical America
The annual season of Teatro Nuovo, always a high point of New York’s musical summer, consisted this year of two highly contrasting works even if they have sleepwalking scenes in common. With Verdi’s Macbeth , given in its original … » Read
 
 

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