Herbert Blomstedt has withdrawn from a further series of concerts due to ongoing health concerns. The former chief conductor of the Gewandhaus Orchestra, which he led from 1998 until 2005, was due to perform in Leipzig on September 17, 18 and 20 … » Read

The celebrated Romanian lyric soprano Ileana Cotrubas has died at the age of 87. Over a long and distinguished career, she lit up international stages with her luminous voice, mesmerizing stage presence, and a rare ability to create … » Read

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has announced the retirement of three musicians. Hornist Daniel Gingrich and violinist Ronald Satkiewicz, both currently on sabbatical, and percussionist Patricia Dash, will officially leave the orchestra in … » Read

Alan Fletcher, president and CEO of Aspen Music Festival and School, was arrested on July 31 for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) and for driving with excessive alcohol. Both charges are considered misdemeanors. He was … » Read

Julian Lloyd Webber has revealed the successful completion of his treatment for prostate cancer. The British cellist made the announcement on social media on Monday. “Last week I received the wonderful news that my treatment for prostate … » Read

Why is excellent opera so prohibitively expensive to mount? Why is opera, which is prohibitively expensive to mount, so often not excellent? Why is the quality of artists' work so often inversely related to their pay? Why are administrators and … » Read

DALLAS, TX—The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has announced the appointment of six new musicians—five instrumentalists and a librarian—ahead of the 2026/27 concert season. They are, Yong Ha Jung (Section Viola), Pedro Mendez … » Read

The Polish-born Danish violinist and pedagogue Henryk P. Kowalski died on August 11, 2026, at a Stockholm hospital. He was 78. A soloist, chamber musician and influential teacher, Kowalski was professor of violin at the Indiana University School … » Read

The Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and Music Director Andris Nelsons have announced the appointment of Kip Zimmerman as the orchestra’s new associate principal oboe, beginning in the 2026–27 season. He will occupy the Farla and … » Read

Matthias Pintscher is to succeed Jaime Martin as music director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra as of 2027-28, with an initial contract of four years. Pintscher, also a composer, recently renewed his contract as music director of the Kansas … » Read