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Classical music at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, the Kennedy Center staff left scrambling, and more

February 9: This week in classical music

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 5min read

Audiences in London boo a Turandot sans “Nessun dorma,” Philip Glass cancels a world premiere at the Kennedy Center, and more

February 2: This week in classical music

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 5min read

Financial troubles at The Met, Roberto Alagna speaks out, behind the scenes with the Cleveland Orchestra and more

January 26: This week in classical music

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 6min read

Yo-Yo Ma plays for the whales, Riccardo Muti plays in prison, Zubin Mehta won’t play in Israel, and more

January 19: This week in classical music

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 4min read

Inside Vienna’s Konzerthaus: The Concert Hall That Shaped an Orchestra

What makes a concert hall unforgettable? For James Jolly, it's the alchemy between architecture and sound. His first visit to Vienna's Konzerthaus – home to the Vienna Symphony…

By James Jolly

Reading time estimated : 7min read

Semyon Bychkov set to lead the Paris Opera, the Washington National Opera set to leave the Kennedy Center, and more

January 12: This week in classical music

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 5min read

Semyon Bychkov Appointed Future Music Director of the Opéra national de Paris

The Opéra national de Paris has announced the nomination of Semyon Bychkov as its next Music Director, marking a major new chapter for the institution.

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 2min read

Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s jubilant New Year, Marina Viotti’s crossover career, and more

January 5: This week in classical music

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 4min read

Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s début, Jonas Kaufmann’s lament, influencers at The Met and more

December 29: This week in classical music

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 6min read

“Christmas Isn’t Only Carols”: Making space for the music we’ve been waiting to hear all year.

James Jolly reflects on how festive downtime allows us to explore ambitious works—from Wagner's Ring Cycle to Puccini’s La Bohème—beyond seasonal expectations.

By James Jolly

Reading time estimated : 6min read

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