U.S.-China relations ebb and flow, but over more than a half-century, the Philadelphia Orchestra has been a steadfast connector between the two countries. Since their first visit there in 1973 during ...

What was the second recent strike at a prestigious music institution had jeopardized a European tour. But “the musicians are packing their trunks,” one union rep said.

CLEVELAND, Ohio— The Cleveland Orchestra inches ever closer to a possible musician’s strike. The contract extension that has so far buoyed the start of the 2026-27 season expired overnight and now the ...

I thought this would be an ordinary musical moment, but then an entire orchestra appeared! Seeing so many musicians arrive at ...

At Carnegie Hall, this orchestra gave gobsmacking performances of the classics. If only it could show some of the creativity ...

Free online masterclasses will feature MET Orchestra Principal Harp Hannah Cope, Principal Oboe John Upton, and ...

The iconic sound of an orchestra tuning is highly recognizable, even for those who've never set foot in a concert hall. Many of us first heard it while watching a Looney Tunes cartoon. Have you ever ...

The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus celebrates its 75th anniversary with a performance featuring composer Eric Whitacre premiering ...

The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra and Music Director Radu Paponiu will present a season of five concerts featuring ...

In the world of the arts, pay isn't purely about talent. In an American orchestra, union negotiations and several other factors affect musicians' pay. Some orchestras pay a salary, while others only ...