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Why Don’t More American Maestros Lead American Orchestras?

Leonard Bernstein blazed a trail for conductors from the United States nearly 70 years ago. But at top American orchestras these days, they’re scarce.

Elim Chan Boxes, Conducts and Defies Stereotypes

Elim Chan, who is making her New York Philharmonic debut this week, blazed onto the scene as the first woman to win a prestigious conducting...

Philadelphia Orchestra’s Home to Be Renamed Marian Anderson Hall

Because of a $25 million gift, the venue, Verizon Hall, will be renamed to honor Anderson, a pioneering Black opera singer.

Jaap van Zweden to Lead French Orchestra After New York Philharmonic

The conductor, whose tenure in New York ends this summer, will begin a five-year term at the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France in 2026.

With $60 Million Gift, San Francisco Ballet Plans Focus on New Works

The transformative contribution, from an anonymous donor, is the largest in the company’s 91-year history and one of the biggest ever to an American dance...

‘Blind Injustice’ Opera Spotlights Wrongful Imprisonment

“Blind Injustice,” which is being staged at Montclair State University, tells the stories of people freed with the help of the Ohio Innocence Project.

Performance by Maestro With Russian Ties Is Canceled in Vienna

A Teodor Currentzis concert at the Wiener Festwochen was canceled after the Ukrainian conductor Oksana Lyniv, also on the program, raised concerns about his ties...

Seiji Ozawa: 8 Essential Recordings

Ozawa, who died this week at 88 years old, left behind a catalog made with orchestras in Boston, Chicago and elsewhere. Listen to highlights.

Lincoln Center’s Leader, Henry Timms, to Depart After Five Years

After guiding the arts organization through the pandemic and shepherding through the renovation of David Geffen Hall, he is leaving to lead the Brunswick Group.

Robert Spano to Lead Washington National Opera as Music Director

The veteran conductor, who won acclaim as a champion of new music at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, will begin a three-year term in 2025.