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An open statement by oboist Mary Gilbert: After 26 years I have decided to leave Northern Ballet, or told them I never want to work there again. Being a professionally musician should be a joyous […]

Odesa National Opera has announced the death in action of solo tenor Vladislav Goraj. He died today while ‘performing a volunteer mission in Sumy.’ The company adds: ‘Vladislav was not only a talent on stage […]

The Brussels Philharmonic and the Klarafestival have posted this notice on their venues and website: The Klarafestival adds: With this message on the facades of Flemish cultural houses, we call on the Belgian government to […]

A reader informs us: I have read a few posts regarding the San Francisco Symphony, which I attend regularly. There are problems. Despite the musicians passing out leaflets in front of the hall prior to […]

The death has been made known of Raymond Warren, composer in residence at the Ulster Orchestra and professor at Queens University Belfast, 1966-72. During those years he befriended a fellow-teacher Seamus Heaney creating an instrumental […]

Dear Alma, I am in the brass section of an orchestra, and quite happy. There is a new member of our section. After our lunch break, she often comes back with a very strong and […]

The Metropolitan Opera and the American Guild of Musical Artists reached a very short-term pay deal before close of business on Friday. It amounts to around a five percent pay increase for AGMA members, who […]

The 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth ended during the night with a victory for Aristo Sham from Hong Kong, which is part of China. He now lives in Sweden. Sham, 29, […]

 Brigadoon Kelli O’Hara and Patrick Wilson made a cast recording of Brigadoon after its all-too-short run at New York City Center. Here they are in the recording studio. Read more The post Ruth Leon recommends…. […]

Organised by Polish National Opera, the International Stanisław Moniuszko Vocal Competition is the biggest singing competition in Poland. Every three years, young artists from around the world gather in Warsaw to present their talents and, […]