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Minnesota O Names New Prez & CEO

July 18, 2025 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Isaac Thompson, president and CEO of the Oregon Symphony Orchestra , former managing director of the New York Philharmonic, is to be the new president and CEO of the Minnesota Orchestra. He succeeds Michelle Miller Burns, in the job six years. … » Read
 

Reviews

Aix Fest Part II: Rarities Blossom; New Work Bombs

July 18, 2025 | Mark Valencia, Musical America
AIX-EN-PROVENCE—While this year’s Aix Festival took place across all three of the city’s opera venues, it was the 77-year-old auditorium set in the courtyard of the Archbishop’s Palace that housed two of its three … » Read
 

Industry News

Detroit Opera Cancels 2025-26 Season Opener

July 18, 2025 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
A looming financial crisis has led the Detroit Opera (DO) to cancel its intended season-opening production of Puccini’s The Girl of the Golden West . “This difficult decision was made due to an unforeseen shortfall in production … » Read
 

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New Music Directors: Germany and the U.S.

July 18, 2025 | Anthony Brown, Musical America
Felix Mildenberger will become general music director of the Brandenburg State Orchestra Frankfurt (BSOF) as of the start of the 2026-27 season. He succeeds Jörg-Peter Weigle, in the post for seven years. The 35-year-old maestro, currently … » Read
 

Reviews

Just the Right Blend: The Gospel at Colonus

July 17, 2025 | Ken Smith, Musical America
Ancient Greek theater may not make the most obvious pairing with Black Pentecostalism, but The Gospel at Colonus has garnered an impressive track record. Ever since its initial run at BAM’s Next Wave Festival won the 1984 Obie Award for … » Read
 

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Slatkin Returns to Advise Nashville

July 17, 2025 | Taylor Grant, Musical America
The Nashville Symphony announced that Leonard Slatkin will return to serve as Music Advisor this September for a term extending through the 2027/28 season. He assumes the role as Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero’s 16-year tenure comes … » Read
 

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Opera Philly Names Composer in Residence

July 17, 2025 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Opera Philadelphia, the small opera company that can, and does, has chosen Haitian American composer Nathalie Joachim to be composer-in-residence for the 2025-26 season. She joins a Mellon Foundation-supported pantheon that includes Missy … » Read
 

Industry News

79-year-old Piano Teacher Applies to Oxford—and Gets In

July 17, 2025 | Anthony Brown, Musical America
At 79, Susan Evans, a pub owner’s daughter from Pontypool, Wales, has lived a very full life. Surrounded by classical music as a child, she elected to pursue a career in film rather than music, earning a master’s degree at the Royal … » Read
 

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Shakeup Among NY Times Critics

July 16, 2025 | Susan Elliott, Musical America
Sia Michel [pictured], former editor-in-chief of Spin magazine, current culture editor of The New York Times , has issued a directive moving four of New York’s most influential arts voices off their respective beats to be replaced by new, … » Read
 

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Italy's Culture Minister Calls Gergeiv's Upcoming Appearance 'Deplorable'

July 16, 2025 | Associated Press
ROME (AP)--Italy's culture minister joined the widow of Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny on Tuesday in condemning an invitation for maestro Valery Gergiev to perform near Naples, warning it could serve as propaganda for the Kremlin. … » Read
 
 

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