Strike Threats Greet Appointment of Venice Opera’s New Conductor

Workers at La Fenice say Beatrice Venezi, a favorite of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy, lacks the experience to be ...

Schwarzenegger takes up conductor's baton at Oktoberfest

Film star Arnold Schwarzenegger, 78, took up the conductor's baton at the world-famous Oktoberfest in the southern German ...
The Citizen

Peachtree Wind Ensemble Bids Conductor, Mike Daniell a Happy Retirement, Welcomes New Co-Conductors Alan Armstrong and Dr. Michelle Thomas

The Peachtree Wind Ensemble bids a fond farewell to Mike Daniell as he retires as their Conductor for the past 15 years. Daniell’s passion for music a ...

Christoph von Dohnanyi, visionary conductor who elevated the Cleveland Orchestra to global prominence, dies at 95

Christoph von Dohnanyi, whose transformative 18-year tenure as music director of the Cleveland Orchestra redefined its international stature, died Saturday in Munich at age 95. His legacy includes ...

Belgian festival’s decision to cancel a concert led by an Israeli conductor draws criticism

Belgium’s prime minister has traveled to neighboring Germany for a concert led by an Israeli conductor whose appearance was ...

HK Phil open 2025/26 season in style under guest conductor Daniel Harding

British conductor Harding expertly navigated Mozart, Strauss and Haydn pieces in the Phil’s season opener featuring guest ...

Japan's Yoneda wins international contest for young conductors in France

Japan's Satoshi Yoneda won an international competition in France for up-and-coming orchestra conductors on Saturday, beco ...
Classic FM

Israeli conductor arrested while protesting near Gaza border

Israeli conductor Ilan Volkov has been arrested while protesting near the Israel-Gaza border. This comes less than two weeks ...