Martha Argerich, 83 today, plays Prokofiev in Hiroshima

The board of the Los Angeles Philharmonic has elected Jason Subotky in place of Thomas L. Beckmen as its chair from the beginning of October. Beckmen has presided over several management departures in his five-year […]

The press release below reports the rare capitulation of a professional symphony orchestra to the political bias of a solo pianist. It would be helpful if the MSO were to amplify the ‘safety concerns’ that […]

Enrique Batiz died last week in his home country Mexico at the age of 82. In a highly productive life, he founded a national orchestra and established an international career. But his life was not […]