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Symphony San Jose to Present Season-Closing Program with Nakamatsu and Shimono in June
by Blair Ingenthron - May 18, 2024


Symphony San Jose will present REMEMBER THE TITANS on Saturday, June 1 2024 at 7:30pm and Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2:30pm at The California Theatre.

Orlando Gay Chorus Reveals Gay Agenda In Central Florida Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - May 18, 2024


The Orlando Gay Chorus will perform 'The Gay Agenda: Revealed' in Central Florida on May 19th, 22nd, and June 2nd.

Princeton Festival Opens With Superstar Soprano Angel Blue In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024


The Princeton Festival, running from June 7-22, opens with GRAMMY-winning soprano Angel Blue performing her favorite arias.

Long Beach Symphony Announces 2024-25 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024


Long Beach Symphony has unveiled its highly anticipated 90th Anniversary Season, promising a diverse array of performances for audiences of all ages and tastes.

Sophia Agranovich To Appear In Recital At The Watchung Arts Center And Europen Tour
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024


Sophia Agranovich will perform a solo piano recital at the Watchung Arts Center on June 1, featuring works by Chopin, Brahms, and Liszt. She will also perform in Paris and Rome later this summer.

See Sophia Agranovich In Romantic Virtuoso Recital At The Watchung Arts Center And European Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2024


Multi-award-winning pianist Sophia Agranovich will perform a solo recital at the Watchung Arts Center on June 1. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Superstar Pianist Yiruma Announces Encore Sydney Concert
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2024


World-renowned pianist YIRUMA will perform at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall on June 28, 2024, celebrating its 50th anniversary.

New Jersey Symphony to Present Selections From John Williams' Scores & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024


The New Jersey Symphony will present four performances of “Epic Scores of John Williams and More!'. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

New York Philharmonic to Present Free Memorial Day Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024


The New York Philharmonic’s 31st Free Memorial Day Concert, Presented by the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation, will take place on Monday, May 27, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Guitarist Miles Okazaki's MINIATURE AMERICA Out This July
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024


Guitarist Miles Okazaki releases 'Miniature America' on July 19, featuring 22 vignettes that explore the wonder of chance encounters and 'found' compositions. Discover the unique soundscapes created.

Albany Symphony To Present 2024 American Music Festival: Water Music NY More Voices
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2024


Experience captivating works by renowned composers at the 2024 American Music Festival: Water Music NY More Voices, celebrating 30 years of Dogs of Desire. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Bravo! Vail Music Festival Will Receive $50,000 Federal Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024


The Bravo! Vail Music Festival has been approved for a $50,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support the 2024 residency of Mexico's Sinfónica de Minería.

Review: SIMON RATTLE AND THE BRSO AT CARNEGIE HALL at Carnegie Hall
by Peter Danish - May 15, 2024


Simon Rattle is possibly the most interesting conductor before the public today.   And one thing audiences can count on is that no two performances he conducts will ever be identical.  There is no question that he brings forth fire and magical playing.  There is no question he bring forth colors that you never heard in a piece before.  But sometimes, one wonders if its all simply design just to sound different, not necessarily better than the rest.

The Symphonia Kicks Off Its 20th Anniversary With Cocktails & Classics Event
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024


The Symphonia celebrates its 20th anniversary with a special Cocktails & Classics event, featuring performances and a festive atmosphere.

Video: New Highlights of Renée Fleming & Kelli O'Hara in THE HOURS
by Joshua Wright - May 14, 2024


Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Kevin Puts’s The Hours, with a libretto by Greg Pierce is back at The Met for eight performances following its sold-out world-premiere production last season. In all new footage from the production's 2022 run, watch highlights of the cast in action featuring Kelli O'Hara, Renée Fleming, Joyce DiDonato and more.

Review: TURANDOT performed by Washington National Opera at Kennedy Center
by David Friscic - May 14, 2024


Incredibly rich in detail --from staging to technical aspects-- and emboldened with Puccini’s soaring music and meticulous, intelligent direction by Francesca Zambello, Washington National Opera’s production of Turandot is a production for the ages. The entire creative team, the cast, the Washington National Opera Orchestra, the Washington National Opera Chorus, the Washington National Opera Children’s chorus and the Washington National Opera Corps Dancers have given us a Turandot that respects the glorious bones of this beloved Italian opera while adding a new ending that gives the opera a more mature and modern appeal.

Winners of Arkansas Symphony Orchestra's Arkansas Talent Singing Competition Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2024


Discover the winners of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra's Arkansas Talent Singing Competition.

Special Offer: 4 MUSICAL TENORS at Carnegie Hall
by BWW Special Offer - May 13, 2024


The Best of Musicals at Carnegie Hall

Classical Pianist and Composer Bonnie Milne To Release Single 'Stolen Night Sky'
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024


Acclaimed classical pianist and composer Bonnie Milne released her latest single, 'Stolen Night Sky,' on May 10th, 2024. The single, composed by Milne in 2023/2024, features guest percussionist Dave Hewitt, a musician from Orillia, Ontario, who has been performing professionally for the past 40 years.

North/South Chamber Orchestra to Present Free Concert Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024


The North/South Chamber Orchestra under the direction Max Lifchitz will continue its 44th consecutive season of free admission concerts on Saturday afternoon, May 18 performing four recent works by living American Composers.

Treble Choir Of Houston Presents Annual Spring Concert At Trinity Downtown Lutheran Church
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2024


The Award-winning Treble Choir of Houston, under the direction of founder and artistic director Marianna Parnas-Simpson, presents its annual free Spring Concert on Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Downtown Lutheran Church.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center Unveils 2024-25 Jazz Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 09, 2024


Discover the 2024-25 jazz season at New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Learn about who is performing and see how to purchase tickets!

The Wilburton To Host A DOG STORY Musical In Concert
by A.A. Cristi - May 08, 2024


Celebrate Canine Concierge Jetson's 10th birthday with two special concert presentations of A DOG STORY at The Wilburton.

Quintet Of The Americas CELEBRATING WOMEN COMPOSERS Concert At Queens Botanical Garden
by A.A. Cristi - May 08, 2024


Join the Quintet of the Americas for a special concert celebrating women composers at Queens Botanical Garden on May 12.

Quintet Of The Americas to Present Concert Celebrating Women Composers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 08, 2024


Join Quintet of the Americas for a special concert celebrating women composers at Gallery 9B9 in Manhattan. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.


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