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'Imagine a Free Country with No National Symphony'

June 4, 2026 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
Despite recent court rulings that have forestalled, at least temporarily, the shutdown of The Kennedy Center for two years this July and called for the removal of Donald Trump’s name from the institution, there is little promise that it … » Read
 

Reviews

A Very French Solo Recital Debut

June 4, 2026 | George Loomis, Musical America
American soprano Liv Redpath, who regularly sings roles such as Lucia and Sophie to acclaim in leading international opera houses, reached beyond her customary fare for her New York solo recital debut, with a striking embrace of French art songs, … » Read
 

People in the News

New Conductors, Regional Orchestra Edition

June 4, 2026 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) has chosen Akiko Fujimoto [pictured] as its new music director. Currently music director of the Mid-Texas Symphony, Fujimoto has previously held conducting positions with the Minnesota Orchestra, San … » Read
 

Industry News

Feds May Slash Funds for Graduate Arts Programs

June 4, 2026 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
New guidelines being developed by the Education Department will implement an earnings test designed to limit the use of federal loans to enroll students in college and university academic programs whose alumni fail to meet an established median … » Read
 

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Is 432 Better Holistically, Musically Than 440?

June 4, 2026 | Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Yoselin Sanchez has been in chronic pain since she was born with cervical scoliosis. While little eases the discomfort, she’s found ways to distract herself from hurting. She practices yoga. She performs free flow … » Read
 

People in the News

Speight Jenkins, 1937-2026

June 3, 2026 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Speight Jenkins, the onetime music journalist who served as general director of Seattle Opera from 1983-2014, died on May 30 at the age of 89. He leaves a tremendous legacy, including many of today’s top opera directors and artists, whom he … » Read
 

People in the News

Finally, a New Chair for ACE

June 3, 2026 | Anthony Brown, Musical America
Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in the U.K.’s Labor government, has named Dawn Airey [pictured] as chair of Arts Council England (ACE) for a term of four years starting on Aug. 1, 2026. She succeeds Sir Nicholas … » Read
 

Industry News

Springsteen's 'Power to the People' as Rival to DJT's 'State Fair'

June 3, 2026 | Sarah Shay, Musical America
During a concert with his E Street Band at the Washington National’s Baseball Park in the capital on May 27, Bruce Springsteen announced the Power To The People Festival being organized by guitarist, songwriter, and activist Tom Morello. … » Read
 

People in the News

A Seasoned Industry Eye Sees Trouble Ahead

June 3, 2026 | Anthony Brown, Musical America
At 81, Jasper Parrott, artists’ agent extraordinaire, is showing no signs of slowing down. A veteran of the business of concert artist management for more than 60 years, he tells The Telegraph’s Ivan Hewett that he sees trouble ahead. … » Read
 

People in the News

Grant Park Fest Names CEO

June 2, 2026 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Pivotal leadership change at the Grant Park Music Festival (GPMF) is now complete, with the appointment of Anwar Nasir as president and CEO next fall. He will arrive as Giancarlo Guerrero completes his second season as artistic director and … » Read
 
 

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