San Francisco Symphony Targets Younger Fans with Nightclub Events
Thursday, April 23, 2015
A Vegas-style nightclub is the San Francisco Symphony's latest effort to attract a younger audience as it faces dwindling ticket sales.
Video: Pianist Yundi Li and Taylor Swift Star in Chinese Car Commercial
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
The phenomenon of American celebrities starring in commercials overseas is nothing new, but chances are, few have involved classical pianists.
Julia Wolfe's 'Anthracite Fields' Wins Pulitzer Prize for Music
Monday, April 20, 2015
Julia Wolfe's Anthracite Fields, a multimedia oratorio about the plight of Pennsylvania coal miners, has won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for music.
Hilary Hahn Takes Aim at 'Graphic Coughing' by Minnesota Audience
Monday, April 20, 2015
This week, WQXR is featuring Hilary Hahn's new album of concertos by Mozart and Vieuxtemps, but on social media, the violinist has been making waves for another reason.
How to Conduct Without a Baton Like Stokowski
Saturday, April 18, 2015
The conductor Leopold Stokowski was noted for a conducting style that spurned the traditional baton.
Paris Philharmonie Wins Legal Battle Against Architect
Friday, April 17, 2015
The Philharmonie de Paris, the sleek concert venue in the outskirts of Paris which opened in January amid much controversy, has won a court battle with its architect.
Three Key Takeaways from the $52 Million Grants to U.S. Arts Groups
Friday, April 17, 2015
The Wallace Foundation says it will give $52 million to 26 nonprofit arts organizations, earmarked for initiatives aimed at attracting younger and more diverse audiences.
Industry: Digital Music Sales Match Physical for First Time
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Revenue from digital music matched that from physical albums and discs for the first time in 2014, a global industry body said Tuesday.
Philip Glass Wins $100,000 Glenn Gould Prize
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
The composer Philip Glass has been named eleventh recipient of the Glenn Gould Prize, a lifetime achievement award given out every two to three years.
Strange Violin of the Future to Debut in New York This Week
Monday, April 13, 2015
The Piezoelectric Violin, a prototype instrument built using a 3D printer, appears this week in New York. Have a look.
Video Game Scores Rank Beside Mozart and Beethoven in Classic FM Survey
Friday, April 10, 2015
In British classical radio station Classic FM's new Top 300 chart, nine spots went to video game soundtracks. Should video game scores have a place in the classical music genre?
Where to Find Young Orchestra Audiences? Try a 'Lord of the Rings' Concert
Thursday, April 09, 2015
"For all the talk of the graying classical audience, this enthusiastic crowd was as diverse in age and ethnicity as I've seen in a long time," writes host Elliott Forrest.
BAM Turns to Orchestra World for Next President
Thursday, April 09, 2015
The arts center on Thursday said that Katy Clark, the executive director of the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, will become its next president, effective June 30.
New York Philharmonic Names Frank Huang Concertmaster
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
The New York Philharmonic on Wednesday named Frank Huang of the Houston Symphony Orchestra as its next concertmaster, replacing Glenn Dicterow.
Andrew Porter’s Top 5 Contributions to Classical Music
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
On April 3, Andrew Porter, the former classical music critic for the New Yorker, died at the age of 86. Porter’s accomplishments went far beyond the publication.
'Between Worlds' Opera: A British Eulogy on 9/11 Attacks
Tuesday, April 07, 2015
British composer Tansy Davies memorializes the Sept. 11 attacks in her first Opera, Between Worlds. Is the world ready for a 9/11 opera?
Orchestra Drops Pianist Valentina Lisitsa Over 'Deeply Offensive' Tweets
Monday, April 06, 2015
The ensemble has cited concerns over her "provocative" commentary supporting the Russian-backed separatists in Ukraine.
Leipzig Quartet Violinist Appeals for Help with Legal Fees After Arrest
Friday, April 03, 2015
The Leipzig Quartet on Thursday launched an online fundraising campaign to assist their violinist who was arrested last week in Manhattan.
Boston Symphony Signs with Major Label for Shostakovich Cycle
Friday, April 03, 2015
The Boston Symphony Orchestra has signed an unusual, five-year recording contract with Deutsche Grammophon.
Disadvantaged Children in Harmony Program to Study with New York Philharmonic
Wednesday, April 01, 2015
Members of the Harmony Program, an after-school project, will study and perform with members of the New York Philharmonic. Here's why.
