Classical
Atlanta Symphony's Jane Little, 87, Inducted into Guinness Book of World Records
Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla to Succeed Andris Nelsons at Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
After months of speculation it's been announced that Ms. Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla will succeed Andris Nelsons as music director of the world-renowned Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. In effect for a three-year period starting September 2016, the 29-year-old conductor continues the BSO's pursuit in finding new and aspiring talent. Alan Gilbert's Last New York Philharmonic Season Includes Program of Tchaikovsky and Dvorak
Next season will mark the end of an era for the New York Philharmonic as it's been announced that Alan Gilbert will step down from his post with the company to make way for Dutch conductor Jaap van Zweden. The season will mark the N.Y. Phil's 175th anniversary and will showcase pieces from Tchaikovsky and Dvorak.
