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The fight between the heads at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and its musicians has been viciously ongoing. For the parent organization, their next move targets the kids as they suspend the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra and its auditions this season. -
Essential Tremor: Minnesota Orchestra Concertmaster John Frisch Plays Violin During Brain Surgery [VIDEO]
After suffering from a condition called "essential tremor," the concert violinist's hopes of maintaining a perfect performance slowly dwindled. His bow-arm would shake so much that his playing was seriously hindered. -
The Kids Could Be Alright: Classical Music Should Appreciate Its Forefathers
Where the status of classical music is subject to a much-heated debate among listeners, it should be noted that someone, somewhere, is still appreciating and contributing to the classical zeitgeist. -
Osmo Vänskä Returns as Music Director of the Minnesota Orchestra!
Music lovers in Minnesota will be delighted to hear that Osmo Vänskä will return as the music director of the Minnesota Orchestra. The orchestra's board of directors voted on Thursday to rehire the Finnish maestro. -
Who Next for Minnesota Orchestra (Litton, Petrenko, Heras-Casado)...If Not Osmo Vänskä?
As is being reported, it's not yet a done deal for Osmo Vanska to return to the Minnesota Orchestra as music director. But who would be a good choice? -
BREAKING: Minnesota Orchestra President Michael Henson to Step Down on August 31
The Minnesota Orchestra announced on Thursday evening that controversial President and CEO Michael Henson will step down at the end of the current season, on August 31. -
Burt Hara Resigns as Principal Clarinetist of the Minnesota Orchestra, Cites Management’s Lack of Vision for Excellence
Burt Hara, principal clarinetist of the Minnesota Orchestra for 26 years, announced his resignation last week in a letter to his colleagues. Hara will retain his current position as associate principal clarinetist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He has been on a leave of absence from the Minnesota Orchestra.. -
Differing Sources: Minnesota Orchestra Board Supports President Michael Henson, Wants Osmo Vänskä as Guest Conductor
On Monday, several Minnesota Orchestra board members said that the board had voted in favor of keeping Michael Henson as president. They also said that Osmo Vänskä might be asked to take on a more limited role with the orchestra, such as principal guest conductor. -
The Worst of Times: Now Metropolitan Opera to Cut Labor Salaries and Set Costs, Outraged Unions Await Negotiations
The Metropolitan Opera is proposing in contract talks with union-represented workers to cut compensation, the first this has happened in decades. -
Osmo Vänskä Says Minnesota Orchestra President Michael Henson Must Go!
Conductor Osmo Vänskä talked with Brian Newhouse of Classical Minnesota Public Radio this weekend about what might prompt him to return to the orchestra as music director. Vänskä said, “For any healing to begin at the orchestra, Michael Henson must go.” -
Minnesota Orchestra Survives Historic 15-Month Lockout, Announces Shortened 2014 Concert Season (Feat. Osmo Vänskä)
A new era in the history of the Minnesota Orchestra will begin next month, when the re-united orchestra will present its first performances in Orchestra Hall after a long and often bitter contract dispute that dragged on for 15 months. -
Minnesota Orchestra Musicians Approve New Contract, Ending Historic 15-Month Lockout!
Musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra approved a new contract on Tuesday, ending the historic lockout that dragged on for more than 15 months. The 488-day impasse was the longest work stoppage ever in the history of U.S. orchestras.
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