Isaac Stern News

The 95th season of the New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts (YPCs) will continue today, January 6, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. with 'Classical Echoes,' the second program in this season's series, Inspirations and Tributes - each program exploring how composers influence and pay tribute to each other.

See the full schedule of January and February events at Carnegie Hall below!

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of cellist Amos Yang to its collegiate cello faculty, joining faculty members Jennifer Culp and Jean-Michel Fonteneau. Yang, currently assistant principal cello at the San Francisco Symphony, will accept students to his cello studio at SFCM starting in Fall 2018. He currently coaches string players in the Conservatory Orchestra, teaches an orchestral repertoire class, and works with young cellists in SFCM's Pre-College.

Berlioz's 'Roman Carnival Overture, Op. 9', Barber's 'Violin Concerto, Op. 14', Berstein's 'West Side Story, Symphonic Dances', Stravinsky's 'Suite from the Firebird' (1919) was a part of the stunning repertoire presented by the Sarasota Orchestra under the magnificent direction of celebrated Guest Conductor Larry Rachleff.

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music's Opera and Musical Theatre department presents two performances of Benjamin Britten's opera The Rape of Lucretia Today, December 8 and Sunday, December 10.

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music's Opera and Musical Theatre department presents two performances of Benjamin Britten's opera The Rape of Lucretia Friday, December 8 and Sunday, December 10.

The 95th season of the New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts (YPCs) will continue on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. with 'Classical Echoes,' the second program in this season's series, Inspirations and Tributes - each program exploring how composers influence and pay tribute to each other.

Edo de Waart will replace Christoph von Dohn nyi in concerts featuring the World Premiere-New York Philharmonic commission of Bent S rensen's Evening Land; Emanuel Ax as soloist in Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 (replacing the previously announced Mozart Piano Concerto No. 27); and Brahms's Symphony No. 2.

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of vocalist Carmen Bradford to its Roots, Jazz, and American Music (RJAM) faculty.

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of Grammy Award-winning pianist Garrick Ohlsson to its faculty. Awarded an honorary doctorate from the Conservatory in 2016, Ohlsson joins current SFCM piano department faculty members Yoshikazu Nagai (Chair), Jon Nakamatsu, Paul Hersh, Sharon Mann, and Corey McVicar. Ohlsson will begin teaching a studio comprised of graduate students at SFCM in Fall 2018. He will also engage in piano department activities including forums, master classes, and recitals as well as interdepartmental collaborations. Ohlsson will be a featured performer at SFCM's Centennial Gala on March 19, 2018.

Celebrity Series of Boston will present Itzhak Perlman, violin; Pinchas Zuckerman, violin/viola; and Rohan De Silva, piano on Sunday, November 19, 2017, at 5pm at Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA.

The America-Israel Cultural Foundation (AICF) presents Israel's most talented artists at its 78th Anniversary Celebration at 4 PM on November 19, 2017 at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall (Broadway at 60th Street, New York City).

Acclaimed Russian pianist Katya Grineva returns to Carnegie Hall for her highly anticipated annual holiday concert for one night only, Wednesday, December 27, at 8:00 p.m.

Acclaimed Russian pianist Katya Grineva returns to Carnegie Hall for her highly anticipated annual holiday concert for one night only, Wednesday, December 27, at 8:00 p.m. In what has become a seasonal tradition for local New York City families and tourists

Actor/director Marc Singer was a household name in the 80s with his big screen role as the Beastmaster in a series of theatrical films. He was also popular on the small screen in the series V, among others. Today he is still a working actor in demand and is a member of Group rep Theatre in NoHo where he is currently rehearsing their next production of A Midsummer Night's Dream to open November 17. Singer will play Oberon and also direct the piece. He took time out of his busy schedule to sit down and talk about his love of Shakespeare, Midsummer and some of his career highlights.

San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra Resident Conductor Christian Reif will lead the Conservatory Orchestra October 21 and 22 at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM).

Edo de Waart will replace Christoph von Dohn nyi in concerts featuring the World Premiere-New York Philharmonic commission of Bent S rensen's Evening Land; Emanuel Ax as soloist in Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 (replacing the previously announced Mozart Piano Concerto No. 27); and Brahms's Symphony No. 2.

The National Philharmonic's 2017-2018 season at The Music Center at Strathmore commences with star-studded performances by some of today's most famous classical musicians.

San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra Resident Conductor Christian Reif will lead the Conservatory Orchestra October 21 and 22 at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM).

The classical concert Prayer for Peace: The Power of One Voice will come to life in two successive concert appearances: in New York City on October 16th and in New Jersey's NJPAC, the state's preeminent concert hall on October 27th at 8PM.