LONDON—The Met Orchestra is typically encountered shrouded in darkness and tackling operatic repertoire old and (increasingly) new. Its annual concert season is a chance for it to spread its wings and explore what for the average symphony … » Read

John Churchwell began his tenure as Head of Music Staff at Houston Grand Opera (HGO) on August 24. He arrives from San Francisco Opera, where he served as in the same capacity for 14 years. Churchwell joins a leadership team helmed by General … » Read

“How can we begin a dialogue by announcing what cannot be discussed?” That is the question George A. Whiting, cofounder of the BSO Patron Action Network & Red Flower Campaign , recently posed in the Boston Globe in response to a … » Read

Beth Morrison Projects is an apt moniker for an organization that commissions and supports the creation of new work, performs it and then helps it to take on a life of its own. Morrison is the primary mover, of course, but her … » Read

WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge on Thursday expressed skepticism about the Kennedy Center’s intention to return President Donald Trump’s name to the historic performing arts venue by early next month, challenging the board’s … » Read

Echoing its threat prior to the 2024-25 season, the San Francisco Opera Orchestra has said it will strike if it has not reached a satisfactory agreement with management for the company's 2026-27 season—planned to open on September 12 with … » Read

The New England Conservatory (NEC) has instituted a leadership structure of co-equal executives with distinct responsibilities. Andrea Kalyn, NEC’s president since 2019, will continue to fill that role, with oversight of artistic … » Read

There’s a fair amount of churn going on in the San Francisco Symphony as it awaits the arrival of Elim Chan as music director in fall of 2027. Diego Incertis Sánchez has resigned as principal horn after one season, opting to return … » Read

Alam Khan has signed on at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music to teach the Technology and Applied Composition (TAC) Department's Composer-Performer course during the 2026-2027 academic year. The son of Ali Akbar Khan, one of the most … » Read

Enyi Okpara , Fellow Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra for 2026-27, has joined KD Schmidt for general management. This follows two seasons as Calleva Assistant Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, after winning the … » Read