sideNotes: Mariah Carey in the blue
The song Italy lent to the world. It is 7 February 2026, and the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics is under way … Read more
Introducing… Mélisse Brunet
You’ve built a remarkable career across Europe and the United States, leading orchestras with “uncommon emotional intensity”. When you step onto the podium, what are … Read more
Classical Music Signings Feb 2026
Soprano Jazmine Saunders has joined IMG Artists for general management. Currently a member of the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, her recent roles … Read more
Classical music in transition
Classical music in transition and the continued importance of human interaction An interview with Fabienne Krause, Managing Director of Classical:NEXT, by Gilles Doré, Executive Director … Read more
Pass the Baton Feb 2026
Artis—Naples has extended Alexander Shelley’s tenure as Artistic and Music Director until the end of the decade, with an option for further renewal. Now in … Read more
2028 Azrieli Music Prizes (AMP): Call for Proposals
The Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre (AMACC) has opened its Call for Proposals for the 2028 Azrieli Music Prizes (AMP). Created in 2014 by … Read more
Trust is the work
There are moments when the world feels so unsettled that even those of us who have spent our lives building community stop and ask ourselves … Read more
Upcoming events from Feb 2026
Australian Performing Arts Market(APAM) 2026 When: 23–27 February 2026, Boorloo/Perth,Western Australia APAM 2026 brings together artists, producers, presenters and cultural leaders from Australia, Aotearoa/New Zealand … Read more
Marin Alsop spearheads global #PurpleBaton campaign for women conductors
Conductor Marin Alsop has launched #PurpleBaton, a global social media campaign calling for greater representation of women conductors and music directors. Presented in partnership with … Read more
Burkard Schliessmann on Schumann, sound and the return to vinyl
With the release of Schumann’s Fantasies as a special edition vinyl set, pianist Burkard Schliessmann reflects on the enduring allure of analogue sound, the psychological … Read more