The Multnomah County Medical Examiner has identified a body found in an area of natural beauty as that of Annie Schmidt, daughter of Jon Schmidt, a member of the Piano Guys group. The cause of death was accidental.

Annie went missing four weeks ago, after telling her father she was going for a hike.

Jon has thanked all who helped in the search: ‘There is no way to thank our Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ for the support we have felt through you. You have searched with us, prayed with us, hoped with us, fasted with us, supported us and sacrificed for us. We thank you from the very bottom of our hearts!!!!’

Marion Ralincourt, solo flute of Quintette Aquilon and Les Siècles, reports the theft of ten flutes from her house at  Fontainebleau.

She has posted the following appeal, with serial numbers of the instruments.

Please share.

Chers tous,

The Russian bass-baritone has confirmed that he will sing Giorgio Germont at the Vienna State Opera on November 19, 23, 26 and 29. He has asked to be excused from the final performance so that he can continue cancer treatment.

The Welsh diva, a formidable ambassador for opera, turned 80 on November 7.

Helene Grimaud has been told not to fly in for the BNY Mellon Grand Classics Thanksgiving concert. Nor will there be any other music events at Heinz Hall before December 5.

The board of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has dug itself into a winter trench.

The musicians are giving private concerts around town.

The strike is in its seventh week with no talking going on, and no end in sight.