Ballet Company Opts for Canned Music

By Michael Vincent on February 12, 2024

UK’s Northern Ballet has decided to replace its live orchestra with recordings in upcoming tours.

Prokofiev Estate Forbids the Use of Old Scores

By Michael Vincent on January 15, 2024

Prokofiev Estate mandates use of new editions and licenses for "Romeo and Juliet," "Cinderella" stage shows.

Wishful Thinking: Debunking the Mozart Effect

By Michael Vincent on December 4, 2023

Listen to Mozart while you study, and suddenly, you'll be getting all A’s. That's the "Mozart Effect '' — or so the media spun it.

Royal Opera House Looks Into Product Placements

By Michael Vincent on November 6, 2023

The Royal Opera House looks to embrace the digital age's dynamism to ensure its future, includeing product placement with luxury brands.

Philadelphia Orchestra Strikes a Deal

By Michael Vincent on October 30, 2023

The Philadelphia Orchestra musicians have officially ratified a new three-year contract with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center (POKC).

Navigating Backlash Over Artists Expressing Political Views

By Michael Vincent on October 23, 2023

Daniel Barenboim Calls for Peace in the Middle East

By Sara Schabas on October 16, 2023

Conductor and founder of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim, calls for peace.

Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Fiasco, Explained

By Michael Vincent on September 25, 2023

 The Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony (KWS) has announced they are filing for bankruptcy, leaving its musicians and the community scrambling to make sense of what this means moving forward.

Climate Activists Interrupt Opening Night of the BBC Proms

By Sara Schabas on July 24, 2023

Protestors from the Just Stop Oil organization have made their way from Van Gogh’s Sunflowers to the BBC Proms’ opening night.

Uploaded Music to Streaming Platforms Projected to Increase 27%

By Michael Vincent on May 29, 2023

If you thought the flow of new music online was already fast, it’s about to get much, much worse.