The Essen Philharmonic’s last-minute cancellation of the world premiere of sand like gold-leaf smithereens— Clara Iannotta's violin concerto for detuned violin, orchestra and electronics— took the composer, soloist Carolin … » Read

Nathan Raab, a historian and author in Pennsylvania, has uncovered what may be some of the earliest written notes in western music in a document he examined for a private owner. “This is an incredibly early witness to our modern use of … » Read

The Trump takeover of Kennedy Center has proven to be a debacle, as meticulously calculated by The Washington Post , owned, it may be recalled, by Trump ally Jeff Bezos. “Nearly nine months after Trump became chair of the center and more … » Read

NPR’s lawsuit to block the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) from distributing $57.9 million to the newly formed Public Media Infrastructure (PMI) to operate the satellite distribution system connecting public radio stations is … » Read

LONDON—The 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death has offered plenty of occasions to hear the Soviet composer’s music, especially his 15 symphonies, but fewer opportunities to reflect on the generation that came after him. … » Read

The League of American Orchestras has announced a series of four-day Orchestra Intensives to build the skills and knowledge of professionals around specific roles in orchestra administration. The new initiative “arises directly out of … » Read

In 1925 it took a philanthropist’s check, a bipartisan act of Congress, and less than six months to build Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. About to mark its 100 th birthday, the Coolidge has hosted performers ranging from … » Read

Twenty opera companies have launched the UK Opera Association (UKOA), a new trade organization to "strengthen the future of opera and ensure the art form continues to thrive across the country.” An initial grant of £25,000 from Arts … » Read

The city of San Antonio may just be one of those unfortunate places that cannot support a symphony orchestra. Not for the first time, the San Antonio Philharmonic, est. 2022 from the remnants of the San Antonio Symphony, has postponed upcoming … » Read

From 2022 to 2025, the Irish government ran a pilot program that provided a weekly stipend of €325 (£283) to 2,000 artists and creatives. Now the government has decided to make the program permanent. This decision is at odds with … » Read