The latest classical music news, concert reviews, and recital coverage from Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the NY Philharmonic, and venues around the world.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will perform the Emmy-winning score of Netflix's ARCANE live at Heinz Hall, led by series composer Andrew Kierszenbaum, who will also perform original piano arrangements.
Four leading adult treble choirs from Vancouver, Chicago, California, and Halifax will perform at Christ Church Cathedral in a massed-choir finale closing Elektra's TAPESTRY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL.
Joe Hisaishi premieres his new Concerto for Orchestra with the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, DC, followed by performances in Toronto, New York, Colorado, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and a European tour.
The Fisher Center at Bard will present a new production of Richard Strauss's rarely staged opera THE EGYPTIAN HELEN, directed by Christian Räth, featuring the American Symphony Orchestra and conductor Leon Botstein.
The Minnesota Orchestra and its musicians ratified a new collective bargaining agreement five months ahead of the current contract's expiration, including salary increases and temporary hiring changes to reduce costs.
ATTACK ON TITAN: SYMPHONY FROM PARADIS will make its world premiere at London's Royal Albert Hall, featuring the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performing newly created symphonic arrangements by the anime's original composers.
Quintet of the Americas will perform works by emerging Latino composers at Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing, with free admission.
The Seattle Symphony will present two intimate chamber music performances spotlighting Chickasaw American composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate at Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center, featuring works inspired by Pacific Northwest and American Indian traditions.
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra announced Jake Taniguchi as Assistant Conductor and Music Director of the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, where he will lead community, education, and youth performances.
Opera Orlando has released first look footage of THE MERRY WIDOW, Franz Lehár's effervescent operetta playing two performances only at Steinmetz Hall at Dr.
A joint performance with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, the Calgary Phil debut of world-renowned soloist Steven Isserlis, and more are set for Calgary Philharmonic's lineup this may.
Naumburg Orchestral Concerts will present the New York premiere of Lisa Bielawa's violin concerto PULSE, featuring soloist Tessa Lark with The Knights, conducted by Eric Jacobsen, at Central Park's Naumburg Bandshell.
The Cliburn has revealed its the 2026–2027 Cliburn Concerts season, the 49th year of its signature annual recital series.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will present a chamber concert spotlighting works by Russian composers who faced censorship, featuring pianist Joseph Holt and BSO principals at National Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.
The Metropolitan Opera announced the Met Orchestra's European Festival Tour, led by Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, with stops at the BBC Proms, Lucerne Festival, and Philharmonie de Paris.
The Tanglewood Learning Institute announced additions to its 2026 Spotlight Series, including bassist Christian McBride in conversation with Catherine Burns and a musical theater talk with Jason Robert Brown and Georgia Stitt.
Opera San José has released first look footage of LA TRAVIATA, Verdi's beloved tragic love story now playing through May 3, 2026 at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the American conductor, pianist, and composer who led the San Francisco Symphony for 25 years, has died at 81.
The Resonance String Quartet Fellowship, founded by chamber musicians Tom Stone and Daniel Roberts, announced the Balourdet Quartet as its inaugural Fellow, offering mentorship and professional development for string quartets.
Sydney Chamber Choir will present IN PARADISUM, a choral program featuring Estonian, Nordic, and Australian composers, at St James' Church in Sydney, with cellist Julian Smiles joining for select works.
Houston Chamber Choir will close its 2025–26 season with Open-ish Mic Night at The MATCH.
Carnegie Hall announced new additions to its free interactive website Carnegie Hall Kids, including Rhythm Explorer, a game developed with FableVision that helps children build rhythm skills and explore global music traditions.
Pacific Symphony will present THE THREE MEXICAN TENORS, featuring Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez alongside his father Jorge Lopez-Yañez and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
Pacific Symphony has announced its 2026–27 Family Musical Mornings series in Costa Mesa.
The Chicago Violin Competition has opened registration for its 2026 Grand Prix, an online international event open to violinists ages 7–28, evaluated by a global jury across Young and Senior Artist divisions.
