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AI Transparency Bill Gets Music Industry Backing

By Michael Vincent on December 2, 2024

The music industry is rallying behind a new bill called the Transparency and Responsibility for Artificial Intelligence Networks (TRAIN) Act.

Benjamin Britten Honoured With New Hometown Statue

By Sara Schabas on December 2, 2024

It was announced that a statue of Benjamin Britten will be erected in the composer’s hometown.

Sotheby’s Sells Composer’s Love Letters

By Sara Schabas on December 2, 2024

Sotheby’s London has announced the sale of love letters between the composer Egon Wellesz and the poet Elizabeth MacKenzie.

The Canadian Singer Behind Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue

By Sara Schabas on November 25, 2024

Organizations, orchestras, and even city mayors are marking the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue (1924).

Metropolitan Opera General Manager Pens Guest Essay in New York Times

By Sara Schabas on November 25, 2024

Last week, the Met’s general manager Peter Gelb wrote an Opinion piece in the New York Times. Gelb’s essay focused on the importance of programming new works when working to ensure opera’s continued relevance.

Yo-Yo Ma Records Final Album With Collaborator of Forty Years

By Sara Schabas on November 25, 2024

After 4 decades of collaborations, the cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott recorded their final album together.

Yale University Offers Course On Beyoncé’s Cultural Impact

By Sara Schabas on November 18, 2024

In Spring 2025, Yale University will offer a course examining Beyoncé’s cultural impact.

Juilliard Dismisses Violin Professor Li Lin for “Reported Misconduct”

By Sara Schabas on November 18, 2024

Last week, the Human Rights Federation protested the music director-designate of the New York Philharmonic Gustavo Dudamel.

300-Year-Old Scottish Cello Set for Historic Public Debut

By Michael Vincent on November 18, 2024

The New York Phil Just Fired Two of Its Stars, and It's Even Messier Than You Think

By Michael Vincent on November 12, 2024

The New York Philharmonic is cleaning house, and two of its top players just got shown the door. Principal oboist Liang Wang and associate principal trumpet Matthew Muckey are out, following serious accusations.