Minnesota Orchestra Will Present BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE with Thomas Søndergård
The Minnesota Orchestra will present Bluebeard’s Castle under Thomas Søndergård.
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New World Symphony Unveils 2026–27 Season With Immersive And Multimedia Programming
New World Symphony has announced its 2026–27 season under Stéphane Denève.
Chorus Austin To Close Season With SHE SINGS: STILL I RISE
Chorus Austin will present SHE SINGS: STILL I RISE as the final concert of its Season of Unity.
HORIZON LINE Album Featuring Robert Honstein's Compositions to be Released in June
Composer Robert Honstein's Horizon Line, will be released June 12, 2026, featuring three string quartet works exploring landscapes, the pastoral, and nature across a decade of his career.
Violin-Piano Duo Yang & Olivia Join AMI as Artists-in-Residence
Yang and Olivia, a violin-piano duo with credits from the Tchaikovsky Competition and performances in over 30 U.
Dave Soldier Releasing First Symphonic Album 'Vipers at the Onyx'
American musician and neuroscientist Dave Soldier will release Vipers at the Onyx, his first album of symphonic works, on Bright Shiny Things on April 10, 2026.
Carnegie Hall Reveals Teen Musicians From Across US Selected For NYO Jazz 2026
Carnegie Hall announced 22 teen jazz instrumentalists selected for NYO Jazz 2026, led by trumpeter Kris Johnson, with Grammy winner Dee Dee Bridgewater as special guest at an August 1 Carnegie Hall performance.
Jupiter String Quartet to Release UNDREAMED SHORES Album
Jupiter String Quartet will release UNDREAMED SHORES, featuring world premiere recordings by contemporary composers.
Pianist Yoko Miwa And Her Trio To Perform Live At Regattabar This Month
Pianist Yoko Miwa and her trio, featuring bassist Brad Barrett and drummer Scott Goulding, perform at Regattabar in Cambridge on April 17, previewing music from two forthcoming albums.
Miggy Augmented Orchestra's Unveils New Album UNBREAKABLE HOPE & RESILIENCE
SoundSpore Records announced the June 26, 2026 release of UNBREAKABLE HOPE & RESILIENCE, a live big band suite by Migiwa 'Miggy' Miyajima recorded at Dizzy's Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center, drawn from interviews with twenty 3.
Seattle Chamber Music Society Launches SCMS Records with Three 2026 Releases
Seattle Chamber Music Society has announced the launch of SCMS Records, a new in-house record label dedicated to sharing the Society's acclaimed performances with audiences around the world.
Tony-Nominated Composer Gary William Friedman to Release Classical Album JOURNEYS
Gary William Friedman, known for THE ME NOBODY KNOWS, releases his classical album JOURNEYS on June 5, 2026, featuring a piano concerto, string quartet, and chamber orchestral work.
Grand Teton Music Festival Reveals Full Summer Programming For Its 65th Season
The Grand Teton Music Festival revealed its full 65th season programming, running July 2 to August 15 in Jackson, WY, including a world premiere by José González Granero and five chamber music concerts.
LA Phil Appoints Anna Handler as Conductor-in-Residence
The LA Phil has appointed Anna Handler as Conductor-in-Residence, beginning with the LA Phil’s 2026/27 season.
Hao Yuan: Preserving the Childlike Wonderment of Music
A little girl sings in her kindergarten class, emoting enthusiastically.
Joshua Bell Leads New Jersey Symphony as Principal Guest Conductor in May
Joshua Bell will lead the New Jersey Symphony in performances across Newark, Princeton, and Morristown.
Sarasota Orchestra Sets 2026–2027 Season With Masterworks, Pops, and More
Sarasota Orchestra has announced its 2026–2027 season, titled IT’S BETTER LIVE.
92NY to Present Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih in April 2026 Cello Recital
Cellist Steven Isserlis and pianist Connie Shih will perform at 92NY's Kaufmann Concert Hall, with a program featuring works by Beethoven, Schumann, Kabalevsky, and Kaprálová.
Felipe Tristán Returns To Italy With Distinguished International Soloists
Mexican conductor Felipe Tristán will lead the Orchestra Filarmonica della Calabria at Teatro Grandinetti in Lamezia Terme, featuring soloists Kirill Rodin and Thomas Selditz in works by Rossini, Bruch, and Brahms.
Hans Thomalla's Opera DARK FALL Released on Oehms Classics
Composer Hans Thomalla released DARK FALL, an opera in 13 scenes based on Goethe's Elective Affinities, on Oehms Classics.
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera to Present Free MUSIC ELEVATED STATE TOUR Across Utah
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera will present a seven-stop Music Elevated State Tour running June 30–July 10, 2026, featuring free outdoor concerts celebrating America's 250th birthday and Utah's cultural heritage.
Symphony San Jose Appoints Rachel Ostler & Sam Weiser as Co-Concertmasters
Symphony San Jose has appointed Rachel Ostler and Sam Weiser as co-concertmasters following a year-long national search, filling the position vacant since Robin Mayforth's retirement in 2024.
Review: San Diego Opera Performs Bizet's CARMEN at San Diego Civic Center
Carmen is the world’s third most performed opera.
San Francisco Symphony Unveils May 2026 Programming Lineup
The San Francisco Symphony will present four Orchestral Series programs in May 2026, featuring Conductor Laureate Herbert Blomstedt, guest conductors, a world premiere, and free community chamber concerts.
GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT To Haunt The Smith Center With Live Orchestra
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts will host GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT on September 26, 2026, pairing a live orchestra with the 1984 film on a massive HD screen, with tickets starting at $41.