Industry News (Feb-March 2024)
Obituaries Polish coloratura contralto Ewa Podleś died Jan. 19, 2024. She was 71. Podleś was known for her interpretation of roles such as Arsace in…
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Newswire | Canadian Music Centre Appoints Holly Nimmons as New President and CEO
Canadian Music Centre Board Chair Heather Pawsey announces the appointment of Holly Nimmons as the Centre’s president and CEO.
Newswire | Cleveland Orchestra Music Director Franz Welser-Möst to Step Down in 2027
Franz Welser-Möst announces the conclusion of his tenure as Music Director of The Cleveland Orchestra in 2027 after 25 years of artistic innovation, deep-rooted community engagement, and international acclaim.
Newswire | Baryshnikov Arts Receives $2 Million Grant for New Festival
Baryshnikov Arts has received a $2 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to support the first iterations of the new Bloodlines Interwoven Festival, with Kaoru Watanabe as Artistic Director.
Newswire | Marin Alsop Appointed Principal Guest Conductor of Philadelphia Orchestra
MacArthur award winner Marin Alsop has been appointed as Principal Guest Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra for a three-year term beginning in the 2024–25 season.
Newswire | RCM’s CEO, Dr. Peter Simon, Honoured with Order of Ontario
The Honourable Edith Dumont has announced 25 new appointments to the Order of Ontario for 2023 including Dr. Peter Simon, President & CEO of The Royal Conservatory.
Order of Canada appointees in the arts – December 2023
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has announced new appointments to the Order of Canada. The following are the music…
Newswire | McGill to Offset Undergraduate Tuition Increases With Canada Award
McGill University is launching a $3,000 Canada Award to offset tuition increases for Canadian undergraduate students from outside Quebec in certain disciplines.
Newswire | Canada Council: CEO Letter to the Arts Community
“As I reflect upon my first six months, there is much I would like to share about what I have heard and learned from you,” says Canada Council CEO Michelle Chawla.
Breaking News | Marlena Kleinman Malas Dies
The international opera community mourns the death of Marlena Kleinman Malas, today. Malas was a mezzo soprano, and voice teacher. A graduate of the…
