American Opera Projects & String Orchestra of Brooklyn to Celebrate Arvo Pärt’s 90th Birthday

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American Opera Projects (AOP) and the String Orchestra of Brooklyn have announced a program in celebration of Arvo Pärt’s 90th birthday year. Soprano Sarah Moulton Faux will perform “L’ábbé Agathon” (“The Abbot Agathon”), with Cori Ellison’s AOP-commissioned English translation. “L’abbé Agathon” is inspired by the 4th century legend about Agathon. The composer says of the piece, “St. Agathon is associated {…}

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Gary Ginstling Named Executive Director & CEO of Houston Symphony

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(Photo credit: Melissa Taylor) The Houston Symphony has announced the appointment of 25-year veteran orchestra leader Gary Ginstling to the position of Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer. Beginning his new post on Feb. 3, 2025, Ginstling will hold the Margaret Alkek Williams Chair. Ginstling succeeds John Mangum, who stepped down from this role at the end of Sept. 2024 {…}

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‘Under The Baton: Pacific Symphony’s Carl St.Clair’ Documentary to Premiere on PBS SoCal

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(Photo Credit: PBS) PBS SoCal’s new documentary, “Under The Baton: Pacific Symphony’s Carl St.Clair” is set to makes its premiere. The documentary provides a history of Pacific Symphony from its founding in 1978 to becoming the youngest Tier One Orchestra in the nation, under the direction of Maestro Carl St.Clair. Since his appointment as music director in 1990, Pacific Symphony {…}

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London Symphony Orchestra 2024-25 Review: La Rondine

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(Photo: Mark Allan) Puccini called his work “La Rondine” a “commedia lirica,” effectively COMIC opera, but I consider it a TRAGEDY that this work isn’t performed more in the opera house. “La Rondine” comprises some of the most exquisite, emotive music the maestro ever penned. Alas, devoid of the dramatic impact and impetus of his more famous, regularly performed works, {…}

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Nicole Heaston Leads National Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Vanessa’

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The National Symphony Orchestra is set to present Samuel Barber’s “Vanessa” on Jan. 30 and Feb. 1, 2025. The opera, which will be conducted by Gianandrea Noseda and will star Nicole Heaston in the title role, replacing Sondra Radvanovsky, who withdrew for personal reasons. Heaston will be joined by tenor Matthew Polenzani, mezzo-soprano Susan Graham, and baritone Thomas Hampson. These performances of Barber’s “Vanessa” {…}

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Gabriela Lara Appointed to Chicago Symphony Orchestra

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Gabriela Lara has been appointed to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s first violin section effective Jan. 27, 2025. Lara participated in preliminary auditions for a violin-section opening and won the final audition in October. She is the first CSO musician appointed by Zell Music Director Designate Klaus Mäkelä. She is also the first CSO Fellow to become a member of the {…}

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Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra President & CEO to Retire

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The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has announced the retirement of President and CEO Jonathan Martin on Feb. 16, 2025. Martin, who served a seven-year tenure, led the organization through a period of significant artistic growth and financial stability, expanding its outreach in the region and fostering a more inclusive and community-driven approach to classical music. Under his watch, the company {…}

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Berkeley Symphony Music Director to Step Down

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(Credit: Robert Young) Berkeley Symphony has announced that Music Director Joseph Young will conclude his tenure at the end of the 2024-25 season, marking six years of artistic leadership. In a statement, Young said, “The Berkeley Symphony is a respected, adventurous orchestra, and I am proud of all that we have accomplished together. From our very first performances, the musicians {…}

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Santiago Ballerini & Gustavo Castillo Headline Grand Rapids Orchestra’s ‘South American Heat’

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(Credit: Lucas Sanchez) Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra will present “South American Heat” on Nov. 15 and 16, 2025. The program includes Camargo Guarnieri’s “Three Brazilian Dances,” “Primavera Porteña” from Piazzolla’s “The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires,” Piazzolla’s “Oblivion,” Copland’s “El Salon México,” and Antonio Estévez’s “Cantata Criolla.” The showcase will be headlined by tenor Santiago Ballerini and baritone Gustavo Castillo. {…}

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American Opera Projects & String Orchestra of Brooklyn to Celebrate Arvo Pärt’s 90th Birthday

Gary Ginstling Named Executive Director & CEO of Houston Symphony

‘Under The Baton: Pacific Symphony’s Carl St.Clair’ Documentary to Premiere on PBS SoCal

London Symphony Orchestra 2024-25 Review: La Rondine

Nicole Heaston Leads National Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Vanessa’

Gabriela Lara Appointed to Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra President & CEO to Retire

Berkeley Symphony Music Director to Step Down

Santiago Ballerini & Gustavo Castillo Headline Grand Rapids Orchestra’s ‘South American Heat’