Two days after he announced the financial crisis that would suspend the Nashville Symphony's entire season and furlough half the staff, President & CEO Mark Cantrell is gone. He succeeded Alan Valentine in August ; opened the books; and left … » Read

In September, Gustavo Dudamel officially became the New York Philharmonic’s 27th music director; he has by now conducted a kick-off concert at Radio City Music Hall, a 9/11 Memorial Concert at the Perelman Performing Arts Center, and two … » Read

P.J. Albert began his work on Sept. 28 as managing director at Sarasota Opera, a newly created senior executive position with responsibilities for overseeing finance and theater operations. He is part of the senior executive team assembled by … » Read

LONDON—Finnish violinist and conductor Pekka Kuuisto is a bona fide original, making him an apt partner for the U.K.'s Aurora orchestra, best known for its penchant for performing complex scores from memory. The second half of this … » Read

The latest edition of the BBC Proms concluded on Sept. 26 after an eight-week run of 86 concerts at Royal Albert Hall and venues across the U.K. The festival achieved its highest digital reach in its history, attracting 64.8 million views across … » Read

Here are the nuts and bolts of Nashville’s financial crisis, in addition to a suspended 2026-27 season: As of Oct. 18, all 77 musicians are to be furloughed; half the staff already has been, 29 remain in their jobs.   Two fundraising … » Read

Dear Friends,   I'm writing with difficult news, and I want you to hear it directly from me.  The Nashville Symphony is suspending the remainder of our 2026/27 season, effective October 18. Our Board of Directors unanimously … » Read

The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) launched its 97 th season on Sept. 26 in unfamiliar environs, greeted with a standing ovation before playing a note at the Music Center at Strathmore, a suburban venue in Maryland just north of the Capital … » Read

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is getting a new music director next season, and a rebranding to go with it. Changes include an edit to its official moniker, intended to help attract younger, more diverse audiences; a new logo, the first in … » Read

CHICAGO—Klaus Mäkelä, it seems, really, really wants to spend time with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The acclaimed young Finnish conductor doesn’t officially become the CSO’s 11 th music director until fall 2027. … » Read