On June 20, the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus—best known as Greece’s preeminent venue for classical Greek tragedies—dipped a toe into Western opera for the first time in 65 years, recreating a landmark production of Medea … » Read

SEATTLE AND SAN FRANCISCO—Last week, two West Coast orchestras wound their seasons down with Beethoven’s choral symphony, a reminder that this familiar ritual need not be merely routine. In the Pacific Northwest, it marked the close … » Read

In a move that will expand its presence in the classical music sector, PIAS has acquired Signum. Best known for its early music, choral, and orchestral recordings, the British independent includes among its artists The King’s Singers, … » Read

Patrick Evans has been named chair of the Department of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences at University of Alabama at Birmingham. He returns to his hometown from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, where he has served as Director … » Read

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump spoke personally with the chief executive of Live Nation [pictured] in the weeks before the Justice Department abruptly settled its longstanding antitrust lawsuit against the entertainment giant and … » Read

CHICAGO—Haymarket Opera Company, Chicago’s resident purveyor of Baroque opera, usually works its magic in fully staged period productions. With exquisite costumes and hand-painted flats depicting serene gardens or imposing throne … » Read

Gary Galván, Curator of Music Special Collections at the Free Library of Philadelphia since 2015, was honored on June 21 with the 2026 Eroica Award for Outstanding Service to Music at the Free Library. The award was granted by MOLA: An … » Read

LOS ANGELES – The ovation for James Conlon at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion was loud and long as he slipped into the pit to conduct Mozart’s The Magic Flute on June 21. That it was louder for Conlon than it would be for any of his … » Read

Brad Hoylman-Sigal, the Manhattan borough president, is devoting the entirety of his office’s $50 million discretionary budget to grants ranging from $60,000 to $2 million directed to 55 cultural institutions and 28 schools. Labelling the … » Read

Opéra de Tours has appointed Marc Leroy-Calatayud as its first music director for a term of three years beginning with the 2026-27 season. The establishment of a permanent resident orchestra at the opera house prompted his selection for … » Read