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New Palace Opera is thrilled to dip our toes into the world of Leos Janacek, with a concert performance of Katya Kabanova on 19 July 2026 at 6.30pm, St John’s in Waterloo, London. The performance will be sung in English. Tickets are now on sale here for Katya Kabanova. We have our usual early-bird discount that runs until … Read more
Longborough Festival Opera has appointed conductor Christopher Ward as its new Music Director from the 2027 season London-born Christopher Ward joins Longborough Festival Opera (LFO) from Theater Aachen and Sinfonieorchester Aachen, where he has served as General Music Director since 2018. He brings more than two decades of experience working at leading German opera houses, alongside a broad … Read more
A Celebration of Giles Havergal: Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, 1.3.2026. (JH)
Paavo Järvi to succeed Edward Gardner at the helm of the London Philharmonic Orchestra Paavo Järvi has been appointed Chief Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. One of the most respected and sought-after conductors of his generation, Järvi succeeds current Principal Conductor Edward Gardner, assuming the role at the start of the 2028/29 season. With an … Read more
United Kingdom Shakespeare’s Othello: Filmed live (directed by Tim Van Someran) at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London, and to be seen in cinemas from 4.3.2026. (JPr)
4th Edition of the biennial Maestra International Competition for Women Conductors – February 23–28, 2026
In 2020 the Paris Mozart Orchestra and the Philharmonie de Paris joined forces to create La Maestra International Competition for Women Conductors, to be held biennially at the Philharmonie de Paris. The competition is complemented by an Academy providing professional guidance and support to the laureates over a two-year period.
Pittsburgh Opera announced the hiring of William Powers as its new General Director, effective 1 July 2026
William Powers will succeed Christopher Hahn who has served as Pittsburgh Opera’s General Director since 2008 and is retiring at the end of the 2025-26 season. Hahn had been Pittsburgh Opera’s Artistic Director from 2000-2008, becoming the second-longest serving in the company’s 87-year history. Richard Karp, the company’s first director, held the position from 1942 to 1977.
