LA Opera drops world premiere from Missy Mazzoli

The LA Phil's new post, beginning in the 2026–27 season, will complement the position of Creative Director in the absence of a Music Director after the departure of Gustavo Dudamel.

A ceremony honoured the legendary composer and conductor’s enduring impact on film and orchestral music, and his long-standing relationship with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

In his score to Brady Corbet’s feature, Blumberg’s cited London venue Café OTO and multiple musical collaborators: “radical musicians who’ve been making uncompromising music for many years.”

Michael Tilson Thomas, the American conductor, composer and educator, has died at the age of 81.

Helen Shute will begin her new role at English National Opera in November, as the company works to solidify its northern home in Manchester.

Karin Bergmann will oversee the 2026 Festival in the absence of Markus Hinterhäuser, the former Artistic Director who was dismissed in March.