Youth Symphony Accused of Censorship After Canceling Piece With Nazi Song
Thursday, March 05, 2015
The New York Youth Symphony’s decision to drop a newly commissioned piece days before its Carnegie Hall premiere has drawn accusations of censorship.
Avery Fisher Hall to Be Renamed David Geffen Hall
Wednesday, March 04, 2015
Entertainment mogul David Geffen will donate $100 million toward the renovation of Avery Fisher Hall, transforming the 1962 building into David Geffen Hall.
Artists to Curate New Performance Series at Kennedy Center
Tuesday, March 03, 2015
The Kennedy Center on Tuesday announced its 2015-16 season. One new series will feature a mix of classic and modern music, and cocktails allowed in the concert hall.
Final Bows for Frank Music, Midtown Sheet Music Retailer
Tuesday, March 03, 2015
The cause is all too familiar: a world transformed by the growth of online retail and the slow decline of brick-and-mortar music sales.
Simon Rattle to Take Over at London Symphony Orchestra in 2017
Tuesday, March 03, 2015
The London Symphony Orchestra has named Simon Rattle as its next music director. But will London build a new concert hall at his request?
Cats Prefer Species-Specific Music to Bach and Fauré, Study Finds
Monday, March 02, 2015
In a recent study, researchers at the University of Wisconsin found that species-specific music triggers responses from cats.
Quiz: Classical Music in This Winter's Movies
Sunday, March 01, 2015
How much were you paying attention to classical music in this year's crop of award-nominated films? Test your knowledge in our post-Awards Season quiz.
UN Says Limit Use of Personal Audio Players to One Hour a Day
Sunday, March 01, 2015
People who use personal audio players should consider limiting their use to one hour a day, the World Health Organization said Friday.
New York Philharmonic Names Joshua Gersen Assistant Conductor
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Less than three weeks after the New York Philharmonic announced that Alan Gilbert will be leaving the orchestra, another podium-related announcement landed on Wednesday.
Expansion of New York Philharmonic Archives Reveals Colorful Programs of Yore
Monday, February 23, 2015
Concert programs during the first years of the New York Philharmonic often resembled freewheeling variety shows.
Alexandre Desplat Wins Oscar for Best Original Score with 'Budapest'
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Alexandre Desplat won his first Academy Award after eight nominations, taking home the Best Original Score trophy for “The Grand Budapest Hotel."
Carnegie Hall's Weill Retires as Chairman, Succeeded by Perelman
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Carnegie Hall’s Board of Trustees announced it has elected investor Ronald Perelman as chairman to succeed Sanford Weill, who is retiring from the position after 24 years at the helm.
With Charles Dutoit, Swiss Orchestra Returns After Long Absence
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
In an effort to evoke the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande's storied past—and generate some buzz for its future—the orchestra is on its first U.S. tour since 2003.
Musical Chairs: Who Will Replace Alan Gilbert at the Philharmonic?
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Alan Gilbert’s surprise announcement has brought an assortment of responses and a reckoning of the challenges the orchestra faces.
Minnesota Orchestra to Perform Beethoven in Cuba
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Cuba will hear its first American orchestra since President Obama moved to restore diplomatic relations between the countries.
Composer Yehudi Wyner Named President of Arts Academy
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Yehudi Wyner has been elected president of the American Academy of Art Letters.
Stéphane Denève Makes a Final Debut – In New York
Monday, February 09, 2015
As French conductor Stéphane Denève makes his New York Philharmonic debut, he considers the risks of ghettoizing contemporary music.
And the Classical Grammy Winners Are...
Sunday, February 08, 2015
Albums featuring two of America’s best-known living composers – both named Adams – won top Grammy Awards in the classical categories.
In Surprise, Alan Gilbert to Leave New York Philharmonic in 2017
Friday, February 06, 2015
The New York Philharmonic said Friday that Alan Gilbert will be resigning from his post as music director in August 2017, after eight years with the ensemble.
Video: How to Make a Flying Violin
Thursday, February 05, 2015
A video has been making the rounds on YouTube showing an antique violin modified for flight – a "Violincopter," as it's dubbed.
