Park Avenue Armory Appoints Pierre Audi as New Artistic Director
Wednesday, June 03, 2015
The Park Avenue Armory has tapped Pierre Audi, the head of the Dutch National Opera, as its new artistic director.
Margaret Juntwait, Former WNYC Host, Voice of Metropolitan Opera, Dies at 58
Wednesday, June 03, 2015
Margaret Juntwait, the former WNYC announcer who became the first woman to host the Met broadcasts, has died.
Future of New York's Chautauqua Amphitheater Sparks Divide
Sunday, May 31, 2015
A debate is underway over whether to go ahead with a plan to demolish and rebuild the open-air venue affectionately known as "the Amp."
In World Soccer, a Handel Anthem Provides Timely Theme Music
Saturday, May 30, 2015
As scandal engulfs the world soccer governing body FIFA, a Handel coronation anthem provides an unlikely soundtrack.
Kennedy Center Announces Lineup for New American Orchestra Festival
Thursday, May 28, 2015
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, North Carolina Symphony and The Knights have been selected to participate in the inaugural SHIFT Festival.
Emanuel Ax Demoted to Mere 'Accompanist' in Prank Video
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
The pianist Emanuel Ax – or "Yo-Yo Ma's accompanist" – is asked about awards he didn't win and the various "songs" that he performs.
Polyphony Foundation Aims to Bridge Gaps Between Jewish and Arab Israelis
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
A nonprofit aims to join Arab and Jewish communities in Israel through classical music training programs.
Hair Strands of Mozart and Beethoven Expected to Fetch $18,000 in Auction
Monday, May 25, 2015
The hair strand belonging to Mozart has sold in an auction at Sotheby's for $51,825; the small lock of Beethoven's hair has sold for $8,125.
Valery Gergiev Remains Top-Paid Cultural Figure in Russia
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Valery Gergiev leads a list of the top-paid cultural figures in Russia – out-earning nearly 800 leaders of theaters, museums, orchestras and circuses.
After Cuba, Minnesota Orchestra Renews Contracts with Players, Vänskä
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
The Minnesota Orchestra said Tuesday that it has renewed its contracts with both its music director and its musicians, two days after returning from a whirlwind trip to Cuba.
The Weird and Unexpected Delights of Summer Music Festivals
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Ambitious festivals are their own destination, homes to category-defying works, provocations and musical rehabilitations, writes David Patrick Stearns.
Map: 15 New York-Area Summer Music Festivals for 2015
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Summer means concerts in the hills, near beaches and in air-conditioned halls. Consult our guide to 15 of the summer's classical music festivals around the region.
Video: First Trailer for Steve Jobs Biopic Has an Orchestral Concept
Monday, May 18, 2015
"The musicians play the instruments. I play the orchestra," says Michael Fassbender as Steve Jobs in the first trailer for Danny Boyle and Aaron Sorkin's film "Steve Jobs."
Detroit Symphony to Webcast Mahler Rehearsal – For 15 Minutes
Monday, May 18, 2015
This Wednesday, Internet audiences can watch 15 minutes of Leonard Slatkin's morning rehearsal with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Chicago Symphony Plans to Broadcast Concerts in China
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Chicago’s WFMT-FM is reportedly on the verge of a deal to broadcast Chicago Symphony Orchestra concerts in China, joining a group of three other major American orchestras.
Q&A: Stephen Hough on Grieg, Piano Shopping and the Death of Record Stores
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Stephen Hough talks about choosing Grieg pieces and the pianos on which to play them. Read more and get a free download.
Musician's Tweet About Missing Violin in Amtrak Crash Sparks Backlash
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
A violinist who was on board the Amtrak train that derailed on Tuesday night is facing a backlash for complaining on social media about her missing violin.
Poll: Was a $150 Million Donation to Yale a 'Waste of Money?
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
The $150 million donation from private-equity billionaire Stephen A. Schwarzman to develop a new center for student life and cultural programming has prompted heated debate.
Gustavo Dudamel and Eloísa Maturén to Team Up for 'Death and the Maiden'
Monday, May 11, 2015
A new production of the 1991 play by playwright Ariel Dorfman is expected to open this fall with an unlikely pair of collaborators.
Berlin Philharmonic Deadlocked on Choice of New Chief Conductor
Monday, May 11, 2015
When orchestra officials emerged around 3:25 pm ET (9:25 pm Berlin) the message was clear: "no result."
