New York Philharmonic Receives $40M Donation

By Sara Schabas on September 18, 2023

Oscar L. Tang, the New York Philharmonic’s chairman, and his wife, art historian and archaeologist Dr. H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang, donated $40 million to endow a chair for Gustavo Dudamel.

Metropolitan Opera Commissions Opera About Abducted Ukrainian Children

By Sara Schabas on September 18, 2023

Maxim Kolomiiets and librettist George Brant were selected to write an opera for the Met focusing on the heroism of Ukrainian mothers during the Russian invasion.

Apple’s Classical Ambitions: Embracing BIS Records and Beyond

By Michael Vincent on September 11, 2023

Apple, a dominant player in music streaming, has acquired the renowned 50-year-old Swedish label BIS Records.

24 New York Pianists Perform Satie’s Vexations 840 Times

By Sara Schabas on September 11, 2023

Pianists gathered at New York University for the 60th anniversary of the first performance of Erik Satie’s Vexations, performing the piece 35 times each.

Violinist Giles Broadbent of Stringfever Dies at 51

By Sara Schabas on September 11, 2023

Violinist Giles Broadbent, a member of the electric string quartet Stringfever, also known for his performances in London’s West End, has died

Violinist Sues Famed Pilates Instructor for Potentially Career-Ending Injury

By Sara Schabas on September 5, 2023

The Israeli violinist Maya Meron, who has played with the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony and Barenboim’s West-Divan Symphony, is experiencing long-term nerve damage.

American Contralto Wins Norway's Queen Sonja Competition

By Sara Schabas on September 5, 2023

Classical Pianist Competes at the US Open

By Sara Schabas on September 5, 2023

Twenty-seven-year-old British tennis player Yuriko Lily Miyazaki, trained as a concert pianist while perfecting her game.

Study Reveals Brexit's Impact on UK Musicians

By Michael Vincent on August 28, 2023

ISM, or the Independent Society of Musicians, has just released a new report, "Paying the price" which gives an in-depth look at how Brexit is affecting our UK musicians.  The results are not good.

Maestro John Eliot Gardiner Accused of Assaulting Singer; Pulls Out of Proms

By Sara Schabas on August 28, 2023

The famed conductor allegedly struck and verbally abused the bass William Thomas after he exited the wrong way off stage during a performance.