Lang Lang and Dudamel open LA Phil summer season
Two stars shared the stage as Los Angeles Philharmonic launched its 2016 summer season with a concert from Lang Lang and Gustavo Dudamel. A packed … Read more
STARTS grants combine science and arts
Two new projects that combine transformative technology with engaging art disciplines have each received €20,000 thanks to the STARTS Prize run by Ars Electronica and the … Read more
Big donation for Detroit Symphony
Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) – which brands itself as ‘the world’s most accessible orchestra’ – has received a USD2.9m (€2.6m) donation for education projects. It … Read more
Violin case breaks auction record
An English violin case made in 1887 has sold for USD17,220 (€15,430) at auction – a record for an instrument case. Skinner auction house had originally listed … Read more
Fond farewell for well-liked Luisotti
Nicola Luisotti has called time on an almost 10-year tenure as music director for San Francisco Opera (SFO). His contract expires at the end of … Read more
Yo-Yo Ma honoured with Getty Medal
Yo-Yo Ma has won the prestigious J Paul Getty Medal for his work as an artist who brings different cultures together through music. Established in … Read more
Dates announced for The Network Performing Arts Production Workshop 2016
The Network Performing Arts Production Workshop, the annual conference showcasing the latest technologies for long-distance artistic collaboration and education, will take place on21-23 March, the … Read more
Universal Music’s Decca Classics announce new senior management duo
Alexander Buhr has been appointed managing director of famed London-based recording label, Decca Classics, succeeding Paul Moseley who moves up to senior vice president of … Read more
Aurélie Dupont appointed director of dance at Paris Opera Ballet
Director of Paris Opera Stéphane Lissner announced the appointment of Benjamin Millepied’s successor as Aurélie Dupont at a press conference yesterday. A former Étoile, Dupont … Read more
Lithuanian conductor Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla appointed as CBSO’s 12th music director
Following her debut at City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in July 2015, and an acclaimed appearance in the West Midlands last month, Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla has … Read more