• New York Philharmonic cancels fall season due to the coronavirus

    New York Philharmonic cancels fall season due to the coronavirus

    The New York Philharmonic has canceled its fall season over the coronavirus pandemic. The Lincoln Center symphony orchestra announced Wednesday all concerts through Jan. 5, 2021 will not happen, a decision made to ensure the safety of both fans and artists. “While the New York Philharmonic deeply regrets having to cancel our fall concerts, we …
  • Met Opera lays off unionized musicians, chorus amid Chinese virus shutdown

    Met Opera lays off unionized musicians, chorus amid Chinese virus shutdown

    The Metropolitan Opera suspended the employment of much of its staff, including its musicians and chorus, in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown. The sobering news comes as nearly every facet of arts and entertainment shuts down, with audiences forced to stay inside and artists themselves fighting the spread of the deadly virus. The Met …
  • Coronavirus have you feeling stir crazy? The Met’s best operas will be free online

    Coronavirus have you feeling stir crazy? The Met’s best operas will be free online

    Can’t get to the opera? The opera will come to you! The Met, which has been forced to cancel its performances in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, has given music lovers a gift: the chance to livestream its acclaimed “Live in HD” performances, starting Monday night with Bizet’s “Carmen.” Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, who was …