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6 June, 2023

Marin Alsop Appointed Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Embarks on Exciting New Era

Marin Alsop has been appointed as the new artistic director and chief conductor of the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra […]

6 June, 2023

Korean Baritone Makes History as First Korean Man to Win Top Prize in Queen Elisabeth Competition's Voice Category

A historic moment occurred on Saturday when a baritone singer achieved a groundbreaking feat by becoming the first Korean man […]

5 June, 2023

Emad Zolfaghari Wins Grand Prize at 38th Irving M. Klein International String Competition

The Irving M. Klein International String Competition, organized by the California Music Center, invites young musicians aged 15 to 23 […]

5 June, 2023

Finnish Composer Kaija Saariaho, Pioneer of Contemporary Classical Music, Passes Away at 70 After Battle with Brain Cancer

Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho passed away at her residence in Paris on Friday at the age of 70 due to […]

5 June, 2023

Introducing Harmony Down Under: Australian Music Centre Launches Groundbreaking Audio Library for Past and Contemporary Works

The Australian Music Centre has announced the commencement of a new project involving the development of an audio library. This […]

3 June, 2023

André Orozco-Estrada Appointed Music Director of Orchestra RAI: A New Chapter Begins

Colombian conductor André Orozco-Estrada has been recently named as the newly appointed Music Director of Orchestra RAI, an Italian radio […]

3 June, 2023

Riley Nicholson's Legacy: SoNA's Milestones Amidst the Pandemic and the Journey Ahead

Riley Nicholson joined the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) as the executive director during the challenging times of the pandemic. […]

3 June, 2023

Giancarlo Guerrero Bids Farewell: Nashville Symphony's Music Director Steps Down After a Decade of Transformative Leadership

After serving as the Nashville Symphony's music director for more than ten years, Giancarlo Guerrero has decided to step down […]

2 June, 2023

The Mirecourt International Violin Competition: Showcasing Talents, Celebrating Tradition

The Mirecourt International Violin Competition, organized by the Jeunesses Musicales de Mirecourt, is scheduled to take place in Mirecourt and […]

2 June, 2023

Jonathan Bailey Holland Appointed as New Dean of Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music: A Visionary Leader with a Legacy of Artistic Excellence

Jonathan Bailey Holland has been appointed as the new dean of the Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music at […]

2 June, 2023

Breaking Gender Stereotypes: The Journey of Elijah McCormack, a Transgender Male Soprano in Early Music

I used to believe that my voice type, which doesn't conform to the normative standards for my gender, would prevent […]

1 June, 2023

Summer Music in the Garden: Toronto's Spectacular Waterfront Festival Brings 22nd Edition of Free Outdoor Concerts!

This summer, Toronto will be the venue for a remarkable outdoor music festival that offers 18 complimentary concerts. The event, […]

1 June, 2023

Transforming Traditions: The Evolution and Rebranding of Lincoln Center's Summer Ensemble

Prepare to bid farewell to Mozart, for the most part. This summer marks the conclusion of Louis Langrée's 21-year tenure […]

1 June, 2023

The Michael Hill International Violin Competition 2023: Unveiling the Talented Quarterfinalists in the 'Olympics of the Violin World

The Michael Hill International Violin Competition (MHIVC), which is scheduled to take place from June 2 to June 10, 2023, […]

31 May, 2023

The Untouched Concerto: Béla Bartók's Hidden Masterpiece Unveiled after Fifty Years

Hungarian composer Béla Bartók, born in 1881, started his musical journey as a pianist at the age of 11 and […]

31 May, 2023

Andrés Orozco-Estrada Appointed Principal Conductor of RAI National Symphony Orchestra and Generalmusikdirektor of Cologne

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, a 45-year-old conductor from Colombia, has been chosen as the principal conductor of the RAI National Symphony Orchestra. […]

31 May, 2023

Nominees Revealed for the 2023 AIR Awards: Celebrating Australia's Independent Music Scene

The 2023 Independent Music Awards, known as the AIR Awards, have unveiled their nominees, as announced by the Australian Independent […]

30 May, 2023

A Transformative Journey: Die Zauberflöte's Enlightening Production Led by Erin Morley and Lawrence Brownlee

Led by soprano Erin Morley and tenor Lawrence Brownlee, this innovative new production takes audiences on a transformative journey filled […]

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