American conductor James Gaffigan will begin his tenure with Houston Grand Opera for the 2026-2027 season. Houston’s premier opera company, Houston Grand Opera, welcomes a new creative leader in conductor James Gaffigan, who will step into the role of ...

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra has announced the four finalists from its search for a new music director. Carolyn Kuan announced in May 2025 that she will step down at the end of that season after 16 seasons as the orchestra’s music director. Kuan is ...

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has renewed Music Director Jonathon Heyward’s contract nearly three years early, the institution announced Wednesday. Heyward, 33, signed a three-year contract guaranteeing that he will preside over Maryland’s largest ...

We’re finally here—game day, as the sports fans say. With the 98th Academy Awards set to take place this evening at The Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, the anticipation over who will take home the coveted Oscar has reached a fever pitch. Will ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Charlotte Symphony Orchestra's music director has won a Grammy for his work in the 2025 opera "Heggie: Intelligence." For his role as conductor, Kwamé Ryan won for Best Opera Recording ...