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New York Philharmonic musicians agree to 30% raise over 3-year contract
Read full article: New York Philharmonic musicians agree to 30% raise over 3-year contractThe New York Philharmonic and its musicians’ union have settled on a collective bargaining agreement that includes a 30% raise over three years.
Jaap van Zweden ending tenure as New York Philharmonic music director after 6 seasons
Read full article: Jaap van Zweden ending tenure as New York Philharmonic music director after 6 seasonsJaap van Zweden is ending his tenure as the New York Philharmonic music director after six seasons, the orchestra’s shortest since Pierre Boulez from 1971-77.
Michael Tilson Thomas to lead New York Philharmonic opening subscription program
Read full article: Michael Tilson Thomas to lead New York Philharmonic opening subscription programMichael Tilson Thomas is to conduct the opening subscription program of the New York Philharmonic season, three years after the conductor announced he was treated for a brain tumor.
Dudamel in surprise move resigns from Paris Opéra 2 years into 6-year contract
Read full article: Dudamel in surprise move resigns from Paris Opéra 2 years into 6-year contractGustavo Dudamel surprisingly announced his resignation as music director of the Paris Opéra, two seasons into a six-year contract scheduled to run through the 2026-27 season.
NY Philharmonic back at Geffen Hall Oct 7 after renovation
Read full article: NY Philharmonic back at Geffen Hall Oct 7 after renovationThe New York Philharmonic will return to Geffen Hall after a $550 million renovation on Oct. 7 with a concert led by music director Jaap van Zweden before an invited audience to thank healthcare, emergency and construction workers.
Met Opera shares 2022-23 season, Netrebko not in 'Lohengrin'
Read full article: Met Opera shares 2022-23 season, Netrebko not in 'Lohengrin'Soprano Anna Netrebko added to her list of cancellations, withdrawing from a new production of Wagner’s “Lohengrin” at the Metropolitan Opera that is among seven new stagings the company announced for its 2022-23 season.
NY Philharmonic to resume subscription performance Sept, 17
Read full article: NY Philharmonic to resume subscription performance Sept, 17The New York Philharmonic will resume subscription performances in September following a historic 18-month gap caused by the coronavirus pandemic, presenting a shortened schedule of 78 concerts in a season shifted from Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall while the orchestra’s home is remodeled.
New York Philharmonic launches on-demand streaming service
Read full article: New York Philharmonic launches on-demand streaming serviceFILE - This May 12, 2020 file photo shows David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, closed during COVID-19 lockdown, in New York. The New York Philharmonic has launched an on-demand video and audio streaming service Monday called NYPhil+ that is available for $50 annually or $4.99 monthly. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – The New York Philharmonic launched an on-demand video and audio streaming service Monday called NYPhil+ that is available for $50 annually or $4.99 monthly. There are no initial selections involving Leonard Bernstein, the Philharmonic’s music director from 1958-69. The Philharmonic stopped large-scale live concerts last March because of the new coronavirus pandemic.
Luisi's term with Dallas Symphony extended through 2028-29
Read full article: Luisi's term with Dallas Symphony extended through 2028-29Luisis contract as music director of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra was extended for five years through the 2028-29 season. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)DALLAS – Fabio Luisi’s contract as music director of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra was extended for five years through the 2028-29 season on Wednesday. Luisi, who turns 61 on Jan. 17, was hired in June 2018 to start as music director with the 2020-21 season. He succeeded Jaap van Zweden (2008-18), who became music director of the New York Philharmonic. Luisi is in his final season as general music director of the Zurich Opera, a role he has held since 2012.
Dallas Symphony among 1st US orchestras to return
Read full article: Dallas Symphony among 1st US orchestras to returnFabio Luisi never expected his first performance as Dallas Symphony Orchestra music director to be in a mostly empty Meyerson Symphony Center. Dallas becomes among the first large U.S. classical organization to return from the layoff caused by COVID-19. "Its kind of emotional for people since theyve had it taken away from them for so long.The Dallas Symphony cut its budget to about $33 million from nearly $40 million. Also principal conductor for the Danish National Symphony, Luisi formerly held positions with the Metropolitan Opera, Vienna Symphony, Dresdens Staatskapelle and Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. The Dallas Symphony is unsure what audience will be permitted for Tchaikovskys The Nutcracker that starts Nov. 27.