Music News

In a draft memo obtained by the New York Times, “a passion for the arts and a love of music” is among qualifications sought for a new board chair.

The study, published in Economic Development Quarterly, associates the presence of performing arts organizations with an increase in “knowledge-class” jobs.

In an interview with BMI, John Williams talks about the impact of Star Wars and his process of composing for the films.

Opera Parallèle has commissioned a work about the iconic American artist, Georgia O'Keeffe.

Pianist Audrey Vardanega will pay tribute to the late George Cleve at a memorial recital on Jan. 3 at the Hillside Club in Berkeley.

Prominent conductor Kurt Masur died on Saturday at age 88 of complications from Parkinson's disease.

The 250-page report makes a cultural, economic, and educational case for a state-of-the-art concert hall to rival venues in other British and European cities.

Dream of the Red Chamber, adapted from the Qing Dynasty epic, will premiere at the War Memorial, Sept. 10-29, 2016.

A subscription streaming service like Netflix or Hulu with a large library of contemporary operas could generate interest among new audiences and devotees alike.

The organization in its 2014-15 report credits higher attendance, successful programming, and generous donors.