Brian Wise appears in the following:
Atlanta Symphony Musicians and Bosses Reach Tentative Deal
Friday, November 07, 2014
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestras musicians and management have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, potentially ending a 10-week lockout.
Opera Singer Montserrat Caballé Reaches Deal to Avoid Jail for Tax Evasion
Thursday, November 06, 2014
Opera singer Montserrat Caballé has reached a deal with the Spanish tax authorities that will have her pay a fine but avoid jail time over tax evasion charges.
Dejan Lazic, Pianist Who Demanded Removal of Review, Confronts Critic
Tuesday, November 04, 2014
The pianist Dejan Lazic wants Google to remove a critical review from its search results. He explains why to the critic, Anne Midgette of the Washington Post.
Musical America Names Director Peter Sellars Artist of the Year
Tuesday, November 04, 2014
Musical America has named opera and theater director Peter Sellars as its 2015 Artist of the Year. Four other honors were also announced Tuesday.
Warner Music Group to Create $100,000 Prize For Classical Musicians
Monday, November 03, 2014
The third-largest music company is scheduled to announce a $100,000 prize for young classical musicians, funded by one of the world's richest men.
Your Ultimate Guide to Bach Concerts in November
Saturday, November 01, 2014
As we explore the music and career of Bach on-air and online this November, consult our one-stop guide to Bach-related concerts in a neighborhood near you.
How Young Is Too Young to Attend Concerts?
Thursday, October 30, 2014
A recent incident in Florida caused quite a sensation on the Internet and raised questions including, what is the appropriate age for kids to start attending grown-up concerts?
Joyce DiDonato Sings National Anthem – with a Stumble
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Oops, another national anthem stumble at the World Series. But the crowd cheered the effort.
New York Philharmonic Expands Fellowship Programs
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
The New York Philharmonic has announced a Global Academy, an expansion of its residency programs in Shanghai, China and at the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, CA.
Was Renowned Inventor of Suzuki Violin Method a Fraud?
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Shinichi Suzuki, the late, Japanese founder of the Suzuki Method used by hundreds of thousands of violinists, is being accused of lying about his past.
Where Have the Halloween Concerts Gone?
Monday, October 27, 2014
While Halloween music gets barely gets a nod in New York concert halls, it's on WQXR today.
San Francisco, Kansas City Orchestras Make World Series Wager
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Major League Baseball has invited members of the Kansas City Symphony to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” as part of pre-game activities for game six of the World Series.
Vladimir Jurowski and the Art of Musical Rebellion
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Conductor Vladimir Jurowski has strong feelings about his native Russia, whether parsing the political subtexts in Soviet repertoire or addressing modern-day civil liberties.
Conductor Halts Concert Due to Patron With Restless Child
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
A performance by the New World Symphony was brought to a halt by the conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, after a child in the audience became a distraction.
Detroit Symphony Adds a Woman Conductor
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
The Detroit Symphony has named Michelle Merrill as its assistant conductor, making it a still-rare orchestra to have a woman on the podium.
Protesters Disrupt Opening of The Death of Klinghoffer
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
"The Death of Klinghoffer" was greeted Monday night at the Metropolitan Opera by several disruptions from hecklers as well as a huge applause for the work’s composer, John Adams.
Rudolph Giuliani: The Death of Klinghoffer is 'Extremely Unfair'
Monday, October 20, 2014
Rudolph Giuliani has thrown his weight behind the Jewish groups and political figures who plan to protest on Monday night the Met's production of "The Death of Klinghoffer."
Video: One Conductor Wasn't Enough For This Ives Performance
Monday, October 20, 2014
Charles Ives, who was born 140 years ago Monday, wrote a Fourth Symphony that ultimately required three conductors to harness its size and complexity.
Indiana University Opera Hopes to Score in Football Stadium
Friday, October 17, 2014
Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music announced Friday that it will present a live simulcast of its production of Puccini's La Boheme on its Jumbotron.
Ulster Orchestra Endured Northern Ireland's 'Troubles,' Now Battles Funding Crisis
Thursday, October 16, 2014
The Ulster Orchestra played on through the 1970s and '80s, despite bomb threats. But can it survive 2014?