67th Grammy Award Nominations Highlight Female Composers

By Sara Schabas on November 12, 2024

On November 8th, the 67th Grammy Award nominations were announced. While Beyoncé made headlines in the pop realm, the classical realm was notably full of female composers. 

Newly-Discovered Chopin Waltz Performed by Lang Lang

By Sara Schabas on November 4, 2024

Piano superstar Lang Lang performed a Chopin Waltz that had not been heard for nearly 200 years.

Soprano Renée Fleming Appointed Director of Cincinnati May Festival

By Sara Schabas on November 4, 2024

The Cincinnati May Festival announced its 2025 season programming and the appointment of soprano Renée Fleming as Festival Director.

New Opera About Alma Mahler Premieres in Vienna

By Sara Schabas on October 28, 2024

Ella Milch-Sheriff’s opera Alma opened at the Vienna Volksoper this Saturday. The opera tells the story of Alma Mahler-Werfel, composer and muse to fin-de-siècle Vienna’s greatest artists.

Canadian Violinist Forced To End Career Following Injury

By Sara Schabas on October 28, 2024

After five decades on stage, Québécois violinist, broadcaster, and conductor Angèle Dubeau announced her retirement last week due to a debilitating finger injury. 

Unorthodox Violinist and Composer Awarded MacArthur $800,000 Fellowship

By Sara Schabas on October 7, 2024

On October 1st, violinist, composer, and producer Johnny Gandelsman was named a MacArthur Fellow. Gandelsman is one of 22 fellows awarded the prestigious grant this year.

300-Year-Old Cello Stolen for a Second Time In Home Burglary

By Sara Schabas on October 7, 2024

French cellist Ophélie Gaillard’s cello and bows were stolen in a home burglary last week. The almost 300-year-old instrument is valued at €1.3 Million Euros.

Mayor of Boston Performs Rhapsody in Blue with the Boston Pops

By Sara Schabas on October 1, 2024

Elected in 2021, Michelle Wu is the first woman and person of colour to serve as mayor of Boston. On September 21st, she performed as piano soloist with the city’s legendary Boston Pops.

Classically-Trained Artist Jeremy Dutcher Wins Historic Second Polaris Prize

By Sara Schabas on September 23, 2024

Jeremy Dutcher won Canada’s top music prize this week. The Indigenous tenor, composer, songwriter, and musicologist is the first artist in history to win the Polaris twice.

New York Philharmonic Musicians Reach New Labour Deal Including 30% Raise

By Sara Schabas on September 23, 2024