Javier C. Hernandez
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Gustavo Dudamel: A Maestro at a Crossroads
“I’m not a young conductor anymore,” Dudamel said as he prepares to leave Los Angeles in 2026 to lead the New York Philharmonic.
New York Philharmonic Appoints Gustavo Dudamel as Music Director
Dudamel, a charismatic 42-year-old conductor, will take up the Philharmonic’s podium in 2026, in a major coup for the orchestra.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin Extends His Contract With the Philadelphia Orchestra
The four-year extension will keep him at the podium through at least the end of the 2029-30 season.
Tanglewood’s Summer Season Blends Familiar and New
The Boston Symphony Orchestra, grappling with leadership turnover, hopes to attract audiences with a program of classics and contemporary fare.
Yuja Wang, Daredevil Pianist, Takes on a Musical Everest
Known for dazzling virtuosity, Wang faces a new challenge in a three-and-a-half-hour Rachmaninoff marathon at Carnegie Hall.
He Quit Singing Because of Body Shaming. Now He’s Making a Comeback.
The tenor Limmie Pulliam, who made his debut at Carnegie Hall on Friday, hopes to break barriers for larger artists.
A Conductor on a Mission to Help Ukraine
Dalia Stasevska, who leads the New York Philharmonic this week, has raised money for and delivered supplies to Ukraine, where she was born.
Met Opera Takes On ‘Fedora,’ Neglected Tale of Murder and Love
Umberto Giordano’s 1898 opera has struggled to win over modern audiences, but a production opening on Saturday aims to give it fresh appeal.
Pandemic Woes Lead Met Opera to Tap Endowment and Embrace New Work
Facing tepid ticket sales, the company will withdraw up to $30 million from its endowment and stage more operas by living composers, which have been...
Amid Global Turmoil, Salzburg Festival Plans a Summer of Reflection
“Our present reality seems to be completely out of joint with universal bonds and perspectives,” the festival’s artistic director said.