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Nashville Symphony Announces 2024/25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - March 18, 2024

Featuring more than 100 performances covering a range of genres and styles, the Nashville Symphony has announced its 2024/25 season.

THE BRAVO! VAIL MUSIC FESTIVAL Announces Free Education And Engagement Programs And Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - March 18, 2024

Bravo! Vail Music Festival has announced over 30 free concerts and educational events for its 37th annual festival from June 19 to August 1, 2024.

Video: Chorus Master Donald Palumbo on LA FORZA DEL DESTINO at the Met Opera
by Joshua Wright - March 18, 2024

Watch as Met Chorus Master Donald Palumbo discusses Verdi’s fateful masterpiece and the integral role of the Met Chorus in the opera’s long-awaited return at the Met Opera.

Five Singers Named Winners of the 2024 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition
by Stephi Wild - March 18, 2024

The Met has announced the winners of the 2024 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition. Learn more about the winners here!

Photos: Go Inside New York Pops' HITSVILLE: CELEBRATING MOTOWN
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - March 16, 2024

Check out photos from the New York Pops' Hitsville: Celebrating Motown, featuring guest artists Bryan Terrell Clark and Valisia LeKae here!

Distinguished Cellist Hai-Ye Ni To Give Master Class At Hoff-Barthelson Music School
by A.A. Cristi - March 15, 2024

Join renowned cellist Hai-Ye Ni for a master class at Hoff-Barthelson. Experience an enriching musical journey with one of the most distinguished cellists of our time.

Charlotte Symphony 2024 Summer Pops Programs and Dates Announced
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2024

Find out the latest news about the 2024 Summer Pops concert dates. Get the details on what to expect from this highly anticipated musical event.

French Pianist Vincent Larderet To Perform In Vancouver Symphony USA April Concert
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2024

Join the Vancouver Symphony USA for their April concert featuring renowned French pianist Vincent Larderet. Experience a captivating evening of classical music in the heart of Vancouver.

Composer Hans Zimmer Brings One-Night-Only Performance To Resorts World Theatre This September
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2024

Experience a unique evening with award-winning film composer Hans Zimmer at Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas. Don't miss this one-night-only performance on September 29.

Pawling Concert Series Presents Pianist Michael Stephen Brown & Cellist Nicholas Canellakis In Recital
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2024

Join the Canellakis-Brown Duo, pianist Michael Stephen Brown and cellist Nicholas Canellakis, for a recital presented by the Pawling Concert Series on March 22, 2024.

Interview: Simon Thew - Future Music Director & Chief Conductor of the Houston Ballet
by Miranda Keating - March 14, 2024

As Maestro Ermanno Florio steps down after 32 seasons, Australian Conductor Simon Thew will be appointed as Houston Ballet's Music Director and Chief Conductor. BroadwayWorld got the chance to speak with Simon Thew about his worldly career, his experience with the Houston Ballet, and his goals for the future of the Houston Ballet.

New Jersey Youth Symphony To Return to The Mills at Jersey Gardens for PLAYATHON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 14, 2024

The New Jersey Youth Symphony will return to The Mills at Jersey Gardens for its annual Playathon on Sunday, March 24.

Pianist Michael Stephen Brown To Participate In The La Musica Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 14, 2024

Renowned pianist Michael Stephen Brown is set to perform at the La Musica Festival in Sarasota, FL. See who else is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!

Judith Clurman to Conduct Essential Voices USA in Sing-Along Of Handel's Messiah
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 14, 2024

The public is invited to join in a Sing-Along of Handel's Messiah in April at Grace Church, Brooklyn Heights. Learn more about the event!

Video: Lise Daviden on LA FORZA DEL DESTINO at The Met Opera
by Joshua Wright - March 14, 2024

During intermission of the Live in HD transmission of Verdi’s La Forza del Destino, soprano Lise Davidsen spoke with host Nadine Sierra about the opera and her experience singing her first Italian role at the Met. Check out the video!

World Premiere, DC Premieres & More Set for National Symphony Orchestra 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 14, 2024

The National Symphony Orchestra has unveiled its 2024–2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Composers Concordance Presents DANCE & STORIES This Saturday At St. Marks Church
by A.A. Cristi - March 13, 2024

Join the Composers Concordance for an evening of contemporary choreography and live music for string trio at St. Marks Church this Saturday at 5pm.

American Youth Symphony to Close Permanently
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 13, 2024

After 59 years of offering exceptional fellowships and training to talented young adults, the American Youth Symphony will permanently cease operation effective March 15, 2024.

Cellist Trey Lee To Release New Album SEASONS INTERRUPTED in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 13, 2024

Internationally-acclaimed cellist Trey Lee is collaborating with the English Chamber Orchestra for his new album SEASONS INTERRUPTED. Learn how to purchase the album.

Ara Dinkjian and Arsen Petrosyan to Perform Armenian Music Concert in Brooklyn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 13, 2024

Enjoy an evening of Armenian music with Ara Dinkjian and Arsen Petrosyan, accompanied by a string quartet. The concert will take place at Roulette in Downtown Brooklyn. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Theater Erfurt Cancels Wagner's RING CYCLE Following Low Attendance & Spending Freeze
by Joshua Wright - March 13, 2024

Theater Erfurt has announced the cancellation of Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle, citing significant financial challenges. The company will proceed with its production of Das Rheingold for this season, but all subsequent installments of Wagner's tetralogy will be postponed indefinitely.

Saratoga Performing Arts Center Announces Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's 2024 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2024

Discover the summer 2024 season of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center at SPAC.

San Francisco Symphony Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen Announced As 2024 Polar Music Prize Laureate
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2024

Esa-Pekka Salonen, renowned conductor and composer, has been named the 2024 Polar Music Prize Laureate.

Coastal Concerts to Present Pianist Michael Stephen Brown & Cellist Nicholas Canellakis In Recital
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 12, 2024

The Canellakis-Brown Duo - pianist Michael Stephen Brown and cellist Nicholas Canellakis - will be presented by Coastal Concerts in recital in April. See how to purchase tickets.

Young Concert Artists Reveals Spring 2024 Highlights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 12, 2024

The Young Concert Artists organization has revealed a full slate of engagements for its roster of rising performers during the Spring 2024 season. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

LA Philharmonic to Tour FIDELIO with Deaf West Theatre to London, Paris & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 12, 2024

The LA Philharmonic and Deaf West Theatre will tour their production of Fidelio to the UK and more! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Elim Chan Conducts Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Scheherazade' at the NY Philharmonic
by Joshua Wright - March 12, 2024

Watch as Elim Chan conducts Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade” as part of her NY Phil debut on March 7, 2024, featuring NY Phil Concertmaster Frank Huang. The work was also on the program when Chan became the first-ever female winner of the Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition in 2014.

The Brick Presbyterian Church to Celebrate 100th Performance of John Stainer's THE CRUCIFIXION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 12, 2024

The Brick Presbyterian Church will continue its 2023-24 Worship & Arts series with a Good Friday worship service featuring John Stainer's oratorio The Crucifixion.

Review: SONGBIRD at Kennedy Center
by Roger Catlin - March 12, 2024

There’s an awful lot of death in opera, Timothy O’Leary, the general director of Washington National Opera, lamented on a recent opening night. And those plentiful tragedies are also often further burdened with overbearing scores, turgid storylines, super-large casts and strident if not shrill performances. 

Inaugural Sejong HERE & NOW FESTIVAL to Take Place at Carnegie's Zankel Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 12, 2024

Sejong Soloists will present the first biennial Sejong Here & Now Festival at Carnegie Hall. See more details and learn how to purchase tickets.

New Orleans Ballet Association to Present Parsons Dance and The Allen Toussaint Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 11, 2024

Join the New Orleans Ballet Association as they conclude their 2023-24 season with the Parsons Dance and The Allen Toussaint Orchestra. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: NAUGHTY MARIETTA at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
by Steve Callahan - March 11, 2024

Winter Opera continues it’s seventeenth season with another iconic operetta—Victor Herbert’s Naughty Marietta.  This lovely old show premiered in 1910. It was produced by the first Oscar Hammerstein (the grandfather of you-know-who).  In 1935 a movie version was made—with Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy.

Video: First Look at Ramin Karimloo & Isabel Leonard in Washington National Opera's SONGBIRD
by Joshua Wright - March 11, 2024

Check out the new video of Ramin Karimloo's operatic debut in Washington National Opera's Songbird opposite Isabel Leonard, one of America’s leading mezzo-sopranos.

The Bach Choir Of Bethlehem to Present 2024 Spring Concert: BACH INSPIRED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 11, 2024

Join the Bach Choir of Bethlehem for their 125th season Spring Concert, BACH Inspired this month. See when and where the performance is taking place and learn how to purchase tickets.


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