The Denyce Graves Foundation: Bridging the Past and Future Through Operatic Advocacy and Mentorship

The Denyce Graves Foundation stands as a transformative force in the contemporary classical music landscape, functioning as a vital conduit between the storied traditions of the past and the burgeoning…

György Kurtág and the Operatic Endgame: A Century of Musical Innovation and the First Commercial Recording of Fin de partie

The recent release of the first commercial recording of György Kurtág’s Fin de partie—an opera based on the 1957 Samuel Beckett play of the same name—marks a significant milestone in…

Cleveland Orchestra Reaches Three-Year Contract with Musicians

The Terms of the Agreement The newly ratified contract includes annual salary increases of 5 percent, a figure that edges out recent settlements reached at other major American symphonic institutions.…

Metropolitan Opera 2026-27 Review: Così Fan Tutte

The Metropolitan Opera’s 2026-27 season is marked by the return of Phelim McDermott’s highly stylized production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Così fan tutte. Originally unveiled to critical acclaim in 2020,…

San Francisco Conservatory of Music Unveils Landmark 2026-27 Season Featuring Global Artistic Collaborations and Milestone Anniversaries

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) has officially announced its 2026-27 season, a meticulously curated program that marks a significant evolution in the institution’s commitment to bridging the gap…

Sarasota Youth Opera Announces Production of Rachel J. Peters One Act Opera Rootabaga Country

The Sarasota Youth Opera, an institution widely regarded as a benchmark for arts education in the United States, has announced that it will present Rachel J. Peters’ one-act opera, Rootabaga…

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Musicians and Association Ratify New Three-Year Collective Bargaining Agreement

The musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO), represented by the Chicago Federation of Musicians (CFM), Local 10-208 of the American Federation of Musicians, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association…

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Musicians Prepare for Rallies Amidst Contract Dispute and Season Opener

The Musicians of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra (DPO), represented by the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), are set to perform the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance’s (DPAA) season-opening production of West…

LA Opera Announces Free Live Simulcast of Carmen at Santa Monica Pier and Hacienda Heights

The Los Angeles Opera has officially announced that it will host a major free public simulcast of Georges Bizet’s timeless masterpiece, Carmen, on October 17, 2026. This ambitious cultural initiative…

Opera Colorado to Present Verdi’s Macbeth for the First Time in Company History

Opera Colorado has officially announced a landmark addition to its performance repertoire, confirming that Giuseppe Verdi’s operatic adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” will be staged for the first time in…