“Come in great numbers to witness such entertainments as no one has ever seen, nor ever shall see again,” touted an admirer of Antonio Cesti’s Il Pomo d’Oro when it was finally premiered in Vienna in 1668. This festa … » Read

Thomas W. Dinsmore, a Wharton-educated accountant and classically-trained violinist, brings a unique perspective when examining the chaotic state of affairs at the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO). The surprise announcement last March that BSO … » Read

With the contract between the Boston Symphony Orchestra and its musicians set to expire at midnight on Sunday, Aug. 23, BSO management announced during the afternoon that the players had agreed to a 48-hour extension of the contract, through … » Read

On Aug. 20 the management of The Kennedy Center submitted a status report with Judge Christopher R. Cooper, who is presiding over the lawsuit between the arts center and Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), an ex-officio member of its board. The report … » Read

HOLLYWOOD, CA—Up until Tuesday morning August 18, it looked as if the beleaguered National Symphony Orchestra’s debut in the historic Hollywood Bowl that evening would be just a brief respite from the cascade of ominous news looming … » Read

Lenox, MA—The musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra have unanimously voted to authorize the first strike in the orchestra’s history. The contract expires at 11:59 PM on Sunday August 23, 2026. “In spite of the turmoil of … » Read

The celebrated Romanian lyric soprano Ileana Cotrubas has died at the age of 87. Over a long and distinguished career, she lit up international stages with her luminous voice, mesmerizing stage presence, and a rare ability to create … » Read

Herbert Blomstedt has withdrawn from a further series of concerts due to ongoing health concerns. The former chief conductor of the Gewandhaus Orchestra, which he led from 1998 until 2005, was due to perform in Leipzig on September 17, 18 and 20 … » Read

This season the Bayreuth Festspiele presented an artificial intelligence generated Ring Cycle as part of the celebration of its 150th anniversary. It was a dud: instead of “AI slop,” it was “sloppy AI.” Stage directors of … » Read

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has announced the retirement of three musicians. Hornist Daniel Gingrich and violinist Ronald Satkiewicz, both currently on sabbatical, and percussionist Patricia Dash, will officially leave the orchestra in … » Read