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June 17, 2023

Canadian Conductor Gordon Gerrard Takes the Baton as Artistic Director of City Opera Vancouver

City Opera Vancouver has announced the selection of Canadian conductor Gordon Gerrard as their next artistic director. Gerrard will be […]
June 17, 2023

Edgar Moreau, Renowned Cellist, Appointed as New Cello Professor at Paris's National Conservatory of Music and Dance

Edgar Moreau, a 29-year-old French cellist and former student of Paris’s National Conservatory of Music and Dance (CNSMDP), has been […]
June 16, 2023

Metropolitan Opera Sees Modest Ticket Sales Growth Post-Covid, but Attendance Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

In summary, the recent data from the Metropolitan Opera reveals a slight increase in ticket sales compared to the previous […]
June 16, 2023

Renowned Conductor Fabien Gabel Takes the Baton as Chief Conductor of Vienna's Tonkünstler Orchestra

Fabien Gabel, a renowned conductor from France, has been appointed as the Chief Conductor of Vienna's Tonkünstler Orchestra, starting from […]
June 16, 2023

Janet Rollé, First Black Woman CEO of American Ballet Theatre, Resigns Abruptly, Leaving Future Uncertain

Janet Rollé, who served as CEO and executive director of the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) for only 17 months, has […]
June 15, 2023

The Barber's Anthem: Largo al Factotum's Resounding Triumph in Opera and Pop Culture

'Largo al factotum' serves as the grand entrance music for Figaro, the renowned barber character in Rossini's comedic opera, The […]
June 15, 2023

Šimon Truszka Joins Pavel Haas Quartet as New Violist: A Harmonious Addition to an Acclaimed Ensemble

After an extensive twelve-month search and audition process, the Pavel Haas Quartet has selected Šimon Truszka, a violist from Slovakia, […]
June 15, 2023

Sarah Curran Appointed as Executive Director of UChicago Presents, Bringing Innovation and Accessibility to World-Class Performances

Sarah Curran has been appointed as the Executive Director of UChicago Presents, starting from June 1, according to an announcement […]
June 14, 2023

Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra's Summer Freedom Tour 2023: Uniting Music, Liberty, and Hope

In 2022, the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra (UFO) was established by Keri-Lynn Wilson, a Canadian-Ukrainian music director and conductor. Comprising 74 […]
June 14, 2023

Timothy Myers Assumes New Role as Music Director of Austin Opera: A Visionary Leader for the Future of Opera

Austin Opera's General Director & CEO, Annie Burridge, announced today that Timothy Myers, the Sarah and Ernest Butler Principal Conductor […]
June 14, 2023

Midori Takes the Baton: Acclaimed Violinist Named Artistic Director of Ravinia's Steans Music Institute's Piano and Strings Program

The Ravinia Festival has selected Midori, a Japanese-born American violinist, as the new artistic director of the Ravinia Steans Music […]
June 13, 2023

Rising Finnish Conductor Kristian Sallinen Joins HarrisonParrott for Global Management

Kristian Sallinen, a young conductor from Finland, has recently become a part of the global management agency HarrisonParrott, based in […]
June 13, 2023

Australia's Favorite Instrument: Cello Triumphs in ABC Classic 100 Countdown 2023

The results of ABC Classic and ABC Jazz's 2023 Classic 100 Countdown have been announced, revealing that the cello is […]
June 13, 2023

The Summer Symphony: Revitalizing Classical Music at The Music in PyeongChang Festival with Artistic Director Yang Sung-won

The summer edition of The Music in PyeongChang, a classical music festival held biannually in Gangwon's PyeongChang, Korea, will commence […]
June 12, 2023

From War-Torn Ukraine to Vancouver Symphony: Alina Herasymenko's Journey of Resilience and Music

When Alina Herasymenko left her home in Ukraine last year, escaping with only her cello, computer, and a small amount […]
June 12, 2023

Yeyeong Jenny Jin Wins First Prize at 2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition in Auckland

Yeyeong Jenny Jin, a 20-year-old musician hailing from Korea and the United States, has achieved the prestigious honor of winning […]
June 12, 2023

Liza Lim Receives Prestigious Order of Australia (AM) for Outstanding Contributions to the Performing Arts

Liza Lim has been recognized as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2023 King's Birthday Honours […]
June 11, 2023

Marvel's 'Black Panther' Comes Alive: Detroit Symphony Orchestra Performs Academy Award-Winning Score Live with Film Screening

Later this month, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will be performing the acclaimed and Academy Award-winning score from the popular Marvel […]
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