When Chicago’s classical radio station WFMT announced on December 10’s that a new host for the internationally syndicated “Exploring Music” series would start in March, it failed to mention any plans for its originator and … » Read

For nearly two decades, Walter Hambock lived a quiet life in the tiny Scottish village of Strichen, playing the organ at his church, directing the local music society, and running a small sheet music publishing business with his wife Helen Weir. … » Read

When Harry Connick Jr. [pictured] was just 21 years old, he got a call from the late Rob Reiner that helped make his career. In the midst of directing When Harry Met Sally , Reiner invited the composer/performer to Hollywood to “play some … » Read

Curtis Institute of Music has announced the appointment of Teng Li (’05) to its performance faculty with the beginning of the 2026-27 school year. A globally renowned performer, Li is principal viola of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and a … » Read

There’ll be significant movement at the top of Warner Classics and Erato next month, as longtime President Alain Lanceron moves to chairman emeritus capping 12 years at the helm. He was named to the post in 2014 after Warner Music Group … » Read

After 18 years with the American Symphony Orchestra (ASO), seven of them as executive director, Oliver Inteeworn will exit to take the same post with Newport Classical, formerly known as the Newport Music Festival, in Rhode Island. He succeeds … » Read

Paolo Dara will become the newest member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s viola section beginning on Jan.5, 2026, after winning the final audition in October. The Grand Rapids native was previously a violinist with the Atlanta Symphony … » Read

Coincident with the release of its 2026 International Directory of the Performing Arts, Musical America has announced the winners of its annual awards. The Artist of the Year is pianist Emanuel Ax, with Gabriela Lena Frank tapped as Composer of … » Read

A review of Morricone’s only opera will be posted tomorrow—Ed. NAPLES, Italy (AP) — At long last, vindication has arrived for an Oscar-winning composer who sought to prove he was just as capable of breathing life into … » Read

The Jacksonville (FL) Symphony has extended the contract of Music Director Courtney Lewis , who first joined the ensemble in 2015, through June 2032. “His high musical standards and deep rapport with our musicians have elevated the ensemble … » Read