San Francisco's Merola Opera Program announced on Monday the selection of 23 singers, five apprentice coaches, and one apprentice stage director for its 2016 season.
Conductor Edwin Outwater and pianist Stephen Hough teamed up for Saint-Saens’ Concerto No. 5, and the orchestra leapt through several other Eastern-themed pieces.
New Century Chamber Orchestra Music Director Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg announced she will step down from her role following NCCO's 25th anniversary season in 2016-2017.