Philip Glass to Mark 90th Birthday With World Premiere Symphony and Global Events
Philip Glass will celebrate his 90th birthday with worldwide performances, including the world premiere of Symphony No.
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Canadian Opera Company to Mark 20 Years of Four Seasons Centre with Gala Concert
The Canadian Opera Company will host a one-night-only concert at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, featuring the COC Orchestra, COC Chorus, and an all-Canadian lineup of soloists performing Beethoven's Symphony No.
Wet Ink Ensemble to Present World Premieres by Aurora Nealand & Jo Kondo at Roulette
Wet Ink Ensemble will present two world premieres and an NYC premiere at Roulette in Brooklyn, closing their 27th season with new works by Aurora Nealand, Jo Kondo, Alex Mincek, and Jürg Frey.
Karen Ouzounian and Lembit Beecher to Tour New Immersive Program MAYRIG
Cellist and composer Karen Ouzounian and composer and pianist Lembit Beecher will bring their new program, Mayrig, to international audiences throughout 2026 and 2027.
Odesa Philharmonic Hall Damaged in Russian Missile Strike on City Center
The Odesa Philharmonic, housed in the historic Old Exchange building, sustained significant damage during a Russian missile attack on the center of Odesa on Friday, January 31.
Palm Beach Symphony Names Three Educators Winners of 2026 Randolph A. Frank Prize
Palm Beach Symphony announced three recipients of the Randolph A.
CONFLUENCE: OUR SHARED VOICES Festival to Open at Chamber Music Northwest
Chamber Music Northwest announced its 56th annual summer festival, CONFLUENCE: Our Shared Voices, featuring 70+ artists, three world premieres, and performances across Portland, Oregon venues.
Ben Folds to Join New Jersey Symphony for Greatest Hits Performances
Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds will perform music spanning his career with the New Jersey Symphony at two venues, NJPAC in Newark and State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick.
AMERICA/BEAUTIFUL to Be Performed at Chelsea Music Festival With Min Kwon & Timo Andres
Chelsea Music Festival will present America/Beautiful, pianist Min Kwon's pandemic-born project featuring variations on 'America the Beautiful' by over 70 composers, including New York premieres, at St.
Columbus Symphony Reveals Senior Leadership Additions
As the Columbus Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 75th Anniversary season, it welcomes two new members to its senior leadership team: Jonathan Parish and Jacob Pope-McEntire.
Review: AMERICAN OPERA INITIATIVE: THREE 20-MINUTE OPERAS at Washington National Opera
The separation of the Washington National Opera from the overrun-and-soon-to-close Kennedy Center has meant next season’s eight planned productions, including five full length operas, will occur on five different stages in the D.
Daniel Harding Appointed as Next Music Director of the LA Philharmonic
The Los Angeles Philharmonic announced Daniel Harding as its next Music Director, with his tenure set to begin in the 2027/28 season overseeing programming at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and The Ford.
New Jersey Symphony to Close Season with Emanuel Ax and World Premiere
New Jersey Symphony will present its season finale concerts featuring pianist Emanuel Ax performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No.
MAN OF LA MANCHA, IN CONCERT to Open at New London Barn Playhouse With Symphony NH
New London Barn Playhouse and Symphony NH announced their third collaboration, MAN OF LA MANCHA, IN CONCERT, continuing a partnership between the New Hampshire theater and orchestra.
MARINA World Premiere Recording to be Released With Eleonora Buratto and Freddie De Tommaso
The world premiere recording of Marina, Umberto Giordano's long-lost 1888 debut opera, starring soprano Eleonora Buratto and tenor Freddie De Tommaso, will be released.
Elim Chan Named Next Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony
Elim Chan will become The San Francisco Symphony's next Music Director, beginning in September 2027.
Steve Reich to Turn 90 With Worldwide Celebrations and Premiere of New Work
Composer Steve Reich's 90th birthday will be marked by a worldwide season of performances, festivals, and recordings, anchored by the world premiere of In All Your Ways with the Colin Currie Group at the Edinburgh International Festival.
Anja Bihlmaier Will Conduct Beethoven 5 and Long Yu Will Conduct Joe Hisaishi and Brahms With Hong Kong Philharmonic
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra has announced two programmes in June.
Utah Symphony Music Director Designate Markus Poschner Mentors High School Students
Markus Poschner, Utah Symphony Music Director Designate, mentored 47 high school musicians through the orchestra's Side-by-Side program at Abravanel Hall, ahead of conducting the season finale and opening the Deer Valley Music Festival.
The Hershey Symphony Orchestra Will Perform Free Independence Day Concert
The Hershey Symphony Orchestra issued a corrected press release after an earlier version omitted a quote from its conductor.
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra's OUTDOOR SUMMER MUSIC SERIES to Return With Free Concerts
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra's Outdoor Summer Music Series will return with free concerts at Franklin Park Conservatory and a ticketed performance at Gahanna's Headley Park.
Applications Now Open For Sarasota Orchestra's Harmony Gallery
Sarasota Orchestra opened applications for its Harmony Gallery, inviting two-dimensional artists from Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties to exhibit at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center during the upcoming concert season.
SYMPHONIC WORLD CUP to Close Symphony San Jose's Season
Symphony San Jose will present SYMPHONIC WORLD CUP as its season finale at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose, featuring harpist Katherine Siochi performing Ginastera's Harp Concerto alongside works by Nielsen and Shostakovich.
Colburn Orchestra to Make Ojai Festival Debut Under Esa-Pekka Salonen
The Colburn Orchestra will perform twice at the 80th Ojai Music Festival under conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen, with alumni Geneva Lewis and Leila Josefowicz joining for the finale concert.
MISSOURI CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL Will Return for 16th Annual Season at The Sheldon
The Missouri Chamber Music Festival will present its 16th annual season at The Sheldon Concert Hall in St.