LA Master Chorale names singer as new CEO

Some announcements are especially fun to share, and this one lets us brag about one of our own. LA Master Chorale announced today that Katherine Powers, a longtime Lister and colleague, is moving from her post at POP to become LAMC’s new CEO. This position is difficult, influential, and requires intelligence, poise, and strategy… a … Read more

Daniel Harding accepts 6-year contract as new LA Phil chief

After a long search, the Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced the successor to the wildly popular Gustavo Dudamel — British conductor Daniel Harding, who will take the helm in fall 2027. While this seems a fairly safe choice and contrary to the rumors that the next artistic director would be from another underrepresented group (buzzes … Read more

The Music Center embraces outreach on a grand scale

More than $2.5mil has been granted to the Los Angeles Master Chorale by the Perenchio Foundation over the course of multiple years. This is the largest gift in the organization’s history.

LAO’s 2024-25 season is a balancing act

More than $2.5mil has been granted to the Los Angeles Master Chorale by the Perenchio Foundation over the course of multiple years. This is the largest gift in the organization’s history.

Andrew Brown to head Pasadena Symphony

Large crowd enjoying an outdoor concert

Andrew Brown, one of our early Listers and a proven arts manager, has announced a move from his position at Pacific Chorale to become the new CEO of Pasadena Symphony Association as of November 13, 2023. That organization also has a new board president in Kimberly S. WinicK. Read the full press release and more about both in this Scoop.

Arts Summit could result in more county investment in the arts

The 2022 Arts and Health Week Summit. Photo by Taso Papadakis.

At this year’s “Arts and Health Week”, hosted by the LA County Dept of Arts & Culture, county supervisor Hilda J. Solis stumped for more arts in county services. Solis has long been an avid supporter of the arts, and ,the suggestion will take some time. But it’s always good to see more discussion of the essential nature of creative life… in the rest of life

Great big grant for LA Master Chorale

More than $2.5mil has been granted to the Los Angeles Master Chorale by the Perenchio Foundation over the course of multiple years. This is the largest gift in the organization’s history.