#Opera Opéra de Tours has named Marc Leroy-Calatayud music director from September, while Gothenburg Opera has appointed Vincenzo Milletarì as principal conductor. Two rising conductors, two key European opera roles. #ClassicalMusic #Conducting
#Opera Barcelona’s Gran Teatre del Liceu has named Anna Netrebko to open its season as Aida on Sept. 25, in a production by US-Iranian artist Shirin Neshat. The boycott that once followed Netrebko appears to be fading—except at the Met. #ClassicalMusic #Theatre
#Music Germany’s Cosima Regina Federle has won the 2026 Khachaturian International Competition cello edition, performing with the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra. Bogdan Efremov took second, and Artyom Ioanisyan third. #ClassicalMusic #Cello
#Culture A Massachusetts adviser likened Andris Nelsons’ removal from the Boston Symphony to a “heritage theft,” accusing BSO leaders of betraying a public trust and urging his reinstatement. What do you think? #Boston #ClassicalMusic
#News Bayreuth has canceled the opening keynote of its 150th festival, where German Jewish author Michel Friedman was set to address antisemitism, Richard Wagner, and historical reckoning, citing “security concerns.” Thoughts? #Culture #Antisemitism
#ClassicalMusic Dutch impresario Marco Riaskoff, founder of the Concertgebouw’s acclaimed Meesterpianisten series, is facing severe financial hardship after losing his work during the pandemic. His impact on generations of artists remains profound. Thoughts? #Piano #Amsterdam
#Music Munich Philharmonic updates its June 18–20 concerts: at Zubin Mehta’s request, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 will replace Bruckner’s Symphony No. 9 in the second half. Alexandra Gruber will perform the Mozart clarinet concerto. #ClassicalMusic #Munich
#News A federal judge has given the Kennedy Center 3 days to present a plan for public access and ongoing operations if it is to stay open past July 4, the date set for a two-year reconstruction closure. The National Symphony Orchestra is also seeking backup venues. #Arts #Politics
#Music A new report says Brexit has sharply reduced EU touring opportunities for British musicians, with higher customs costs, lower earnings, and fewer cross-border performances. Could a new UK-EU mobility deal help? #Brexit #Culture
#Music Winchester Cathedral’s new dean is recruiting young choristers, highlighting singing as a path to wellbeing, discipline, focus, and belonging in a screen-filled world. Five new choristers have joined, bringing the total to 21. #Choir #Education