Chicago Violin Competition 2026 Opens Registration for Ages 7–28
The Chicago Violin Competition has opened registration for its 2026 online edition, welcoming violinists ages 7–28 from around the world, with prizes up to $3,000 for Senior Artists.
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Chicago Kids Chamber Music Program Offers Tuition Discount for Young Musicians
American Youth Chamber Orchestra's Chicago program is accepting auditions for its year-round chamber music program for students ages 7–18.
Simone Dinnerstein Will Perform Free Bach and Philip Glass Concert in Central Park
GRAMMY-nominated pianist Simone Dinnerstein will perform a free concert at the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park, featuring music by J.
American Composers Orchestra Will Perform EarShot Readings at The DiMenna Center
The American Composers Orchestra will present EarShot Readings at The DiMenna Center in NYC, featuring works by seven composers, conducted by Jeffery Meyer with mentor composers Valerie Coleman, Huang Ruo, and Curtis Stewart.
Symphony San Jose Will Perform SYMPHONIC WORLD CUP to Close 2025-26 Season
Symphony San Jose will present SYMPHONIC WORLD CUP at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose, featuring works by Nielsen, Ginastera, and Shostakovich, with harpist Katherine Siochi as soloist.
John Williams Composes New Fanfare 'Bravo Gustavo!' for LA Phil Concert
John Williams composed a new fanfare, 'Bravo Gustavo!', as a tribute to Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil musicians, receiving its world premiere at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
American Classical Orchestra Will Present Beethoven Cycle, Bach & More in 2026-27 Season
The American Classical Orchestra announced its 42nd season, featuring Beethoven symphonies, an all-Bach choral program, and Berwald's Symphony No.
Percussia to Present BROADWAY BOOGIE-WOOGIE At Manhattan’s Christ & St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Queens-based ensemble Percussia will present the world premiere of Frank Cassara's Broadway Boogie-Woogie at Christ & St.
Pianist Pavel Kolesnikov Will Perform Recital at 92NY
Honens International Piano Competition winner Pavel Kolesnikov will perform at Buttenwieser Hall at 92NY, offering a program spanning French Baroque to Chopin.
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra Reveals 48th Season in Columbus
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra announced its 2026/27 season, the ensemble's 48th, with subscription packages now on sale for the Columbus, Ohio-based orchestra.
Review: 'CHANGED FOR GOOD' THE NEW YORK POPS 43RD ANNIVERSARY CONCERT at Carnegie Hall
What did our critic think of 'CHANGED FOR GOOD' THE NEW YORK POPS 43RD ANNIVERSARY CONCERT at Carnegie Hall?
The Morris Choral Society Concludes Season With Brahms Requiem
The Morris Choral Society will close its season with a performance of Brahms Requiem at St.
Boston Modern Orchestra Project Will Perform Free Father's Day Concert at Jordan Hall
BOSTON MODERN ORCHESTRA PROJECT will present a free concert at NEC's Jordan Hall featuring world premieres by John Aylward and Avner Dorman, alongside New England premieres by Paul Moravec and Bernard Rogers.
Yo-Yo Ma, Herb Alpert, and More Join the San Francisco Symphony in June
The San Francisco Symphony will present a month of Orchestral Series programs led by guest conductors, plus a special concert with cellist Yo-Yo Ma and a performance by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass at Davies Symphony Hall.
LA Phil Will Perform MUSIC FROM THE FILMS OF WES ANDERSON at the Hollywood Bowl
The LA Phil announced a star-studded lineup for Music from the Films of Wes Anderson at the Hollywood Bowl, featuring Beck, Jeff Goldblum, Karen O, Rufus Wainwright, and more across three nights.
George Enescu International Competition Extends Application Deadlines For 2026 Edition
The George Enescu International Competition has extended its application deadline for the Cello, Violin, and Piano divisions, with the 20th anniversary edition set to take place in Bucharest, Romania.
Tapestry Opera And Toronto Symphony Orchestra To Host Women In Musical Leadership Masterclass
Tapestry Opera and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra announced a masterclass for emerging women and non-binary conductors, hosted at Roy Thomson Hall with mentor Maestro Gustavo Gimeno and full orchestral forces.
League of American Orchestras Names Third Anne Parsons Leadership Program Cohort
Six orchestra professionals have been selected for the third cohort of the League of American Orchestras' Anne Parsons Leadership Program, which aims to build gender diversity in executive leadership roles across the field.
Lea Salonga, Ray Chen, and More Set For Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra's 2026/27 Season
The Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2026/27 season, Resonance, which will feature Lea Salonga, Ray Chen, Elf in Concert, and more.
Next Festival of Emerging Artists Reveals 14th Season Lineup
The Next Festival of Emerging Artists announced its 14th season, celebrating women immigrant composers with world premieres at PS21 in Chatham, NY, National Sawdust in Brooklyn, and Gibney Dance in NYC.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Will Host MSO IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD in Narre Warren
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will perform Music of This Place at Bunjil Place in Narre Warren, the first of four low-cost community concerts planned across Greater Melbourne in 2026.
Bourgie Hall Reveals 94-Concert Season Featuring Thibaudet, Kronos Quartet & More
Montreal's Bourgie Hall announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring 94 concerts, 3 masterclasses, and artists including Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Lisa Batiashvili, and the Kronos Quartet alongside Quebec and Canadian performers.
Steinway Society - The Bay Area Unveils 32nd Season Lineup
Steinway Society - The Bay Area announced its upcoming 32nd concert season, featuring six internationally acclaimed pianists performing live at the Visual and Performing Arts Center in Cupertino, CA, with a home viewing option also available.
Julie Benko Joins Princeton Festival Lineup for AMERICAN FANFARE Concert
Julie Benko will join the Princeton Festival for its AMERICAN FANFARE concert.
Tafelmusik Will Present Beethoven's EROICA & BOLOGNE to Close 2025/26 Season
Tafelmusik will close its 2025/26 season with 'BEETHOVEN EROICA & BOLOGNE: THE WINDS OF CHANGE' at Koerner Hall in Toronto, featuring works by Beethoven and composer Joseph Bologne.