Formerly the classical music division of International Creative Management (ICM), Opus 3 Artists was created in 2006.

[1] In 1976 the former president of the company, Sheldon Gold, started his own firm, ICM Artists Ltd., taking with it several Hurok clients.

The company separated from ICM in 2006 as Opus 3 Artists.

David V. Foster served as President and CEO of Opus 3 Artists from 1995 to 2021.

[2] The company represents several notable artists and groups, including Yo-Yo Ma, Gil Shaham, Krystian Zimerman, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.