National Symphony Orchestra relocates to Hollywood Bowl after Trump closed the Kennedy Center
With Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center set to close under President Trump’s directives, the National Symphony Orchestra is gearing up for a performance at the famed Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Scheduled for August 18 at 8 p.m., this will be the NSO’s inaugural concert at the Hollywood Bowl. The performance is part of the upcoming […]
Composer withdraws ‘Lincoln’ symphony from Trump Kennedy Center debut
American composer and Academy Award nominee Philip Glass has decided to cancel the world premiere of his Symphony No. 15, titled “Lincoln,” at the Trump Kennedy Center. He cites a direct “conflict” between his symphony’s message and the current leadership of the organization. In a statement, Glass expressed, “Symphony No. 15 is a portrait of […]
Clarinetist files lawsuit against Knoxville Symphony claiming discrimination related to DEI position
Clarinetist Sues Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Clarinetist James Zimmerman has filed a lawsuit against the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, claiming he was denied a job due to his previous views on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). He recently shared this news and indicated that he submitted the lawsuit weeks ago after securing a blind audition with the […]
Symphony Orchestra performs national anthem for the 250th anniversary of America
Patriotism Featured at the Kennedy Center Patriotism is taking on a significant role at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. As part of its 2025-2026 season, the National Symphony Orchestra plans to start each performance with the national anthem, marking the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Richard Grenell, the Kennedy Center Director, expressed his support […]
Richard Ashcroft discusses an Oasis fan unfamiliar with ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’
Life’s interesting, isn’t it? Richard Ashcroft, the former lead singer of The Verve, took to social media to address some Oasis fans who didn’t seem familiar with his iconic track “Bitter Sweet Symphony.” This little incident happened in Cardiff, Wales, on July 4th, just before Oasis kicked off their first concert in 16 years. Ashcroft […]
SCOOP: Dolly Parton symphony concert heads to DC’s Kennedy Center in event ‘no one will want to miss’
First on FOX: The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC will be holding a symphony concert this summer featuring the music and life of American icon Dolly Parton. “My life threads are woven together through my songs. That’s why my songs from Project, Thread: Symphony are so special to me,” Parton said in the Kennedy Center […]
Tippett: Piano Concerto; Symphony No 2 album review – the energy of the music is irrepressible | Classical music
THis first opera, A Midsummer Wedding, completed in 1952, marked a major turning point in Michael Tippett's development. The works that followed in the 1950s gradually moved away from the lyricism of opera's excesses in favor of leaner, more evocative language, and two of Tippett's best orchestral works, 1953-1955 The Piano Concerto and Symphony No. […]
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra board promises independent review after musicians revolt over Gaza comments controversy | Melbourne
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will undergo an independent investigation into its policies following the decision to cancel a performance by renowned pianist Jason Gillham shortly after he commented on the killing of journalists in Gaza. It came after orchestra members passed a motion of no confidence in leadership on Friday over the cancellation of Gillham’s […]
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra says cancelling pianist performance over Gaza statement an ‘error’ | Melbourne
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra said it was a “mistake” to cancel a performance by a renowned pianist who dedicated a piece to a journalist killed in Gaza. Jason Gillham was due to perform Mozart and Brahms with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at Melbourne Town Hall on Thursday but was removed from the performance by the […]
Klaus Mäkelä, 28, will take over as music director for the Chicago Symphony in 2027
Klaus Makela was hired Tuesday to replace Riccardo Muti as music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, making him the youngest Kapellmeister since its founding in 1891. Finnish Makela, who turned 28 in January, has had a remarkable rise in the music world, becoming principal guest conductor of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra in 2018-19 […]