Music News

Michael Zwiebach - April 9, 2024

The orchestra concludes its two-year search by naming Kedrick Armstrong to the position.

Janos Gereben - April 8, 2024

The Bay Area group may be disbanding in spring 2025, but its individual members will continue performing and teaching.

Janos Gereben - April 1, 2024

The 62nd season will see four world premieres and 14 composers-in-residence.

Michael Zwiebach - March 26, 2024

The cross-cultural chorus, now touring America, shows how to break down barriers and foster empathy in traditionally divided communities.

Janos Gereben - March 26, 2024

Though the administration is making cost-cutting moves, the proposed renovation of Davies Symphony Hall is still on the table.

Michael Zwiebach - March 21, 2024

The orchestra’s schedule will be filled with major musical events as usual, despite some cost cutting at the margins.

Janos Gereben - March 18, 2024

The indispensable preprofessional training orchestra is the latest victim of the economic situation facing today’s arts organizations.

Tom Jacobs - March 18, 2024

The 2025–2026 season, Conlon’s 20th with the company, will be his last in the role.

Janos Gereben, Lisa Hirsch - March 14, 2024

Esa-Pekka Salonen’s surprise announcement leaves a prestigious position open, but filling it quickly might not be easy.

Keith Gleason - March 12, 2024

David Morales’s community-minded organization continues to bring the East Bay together through music.