Classical Music Newsroom
The latest classical music news, concert reviews, and recital coverage from Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the NY Philharmonic, and venues around the world.
Review: THE MET OPERA ORCHESTRA MAHLER 4TH at Carnegie Hall
The final Carnegie Hall appearance of the season by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra under the direction of Yannick Nézet-Séguin proved to be one of the most satisfying orchestral evenings New York has heard this spring.
A SEA SYMPHONY to Close HK Phil's Season with Tarmo Peltokoski
Music Director Designate Tarmo Peltokoski will lead the Hong Kong Philharmonic in Vaughan Williams's A SEA SYMPHONY, featuring soprano Chen Reiss, bass-baritone André Schuen, and over 100 singers from three choruses.
Caramoor Expands Community and Family Programming for 2026 Summer Season
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts has announced an expanded lineup of community and family programming as part of its 2026 Summer Season.
Review: THE MAINLY MOZART FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA WITH GUITARIST MAK GRGIC at The Conrad In La Jolla
It was a listener-friendly concert, well designed, conducted and performed.
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra to Perform Two Free PATRIOTIC POPS Concerts This July
The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra will perform two free Patriotic Pops concerts at Overlander Bandshell in Portage and Bronson Park in Kalamazoo, featuring music by Sousa, Williams, and Copland, plus a drone show finale.
Agneya Named Recipient of 2026 Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award by Toronto Arts Foundation
Indo-Canadian percussionist and composer Agneya has been named the recipient of the Toronto Arts Foundation's Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award, which carries a $10,000 cash prize and was presented at the Toronto Jazz Festival.
FROM ROMANCE TO REVOLUTION Concert to Take Place at Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum
Desert Opus string ensemble will perform 'From Romance to Revolution' at the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum in Las Vegas, featuring works by Borodin and Shostakovich with commentary from musicologist Heather Buffington Anderson.
Handel, VOX Opera Lab, and Hammerstein Tribute Set For MasterVoices' 2026-27 Season
MasterVoices announced its 85th anniversary season, featuring an all-Handel program at Carnegie Hall with soprano Erin Morley and countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński, the return of VOX Opera Lab, and an Oscar Hammerstein II tribute at Lincoln Center.
Vivian Fung's GODDESS//INSECT Will Make Regional Premiere
Newport Classical will present the New England premiere of Vivian Fung's Goddess//Insect, co-commissioned for violinist Kristin Lee and GRAMMY-nominated Sandbox Percussion, at The Breakers in Newport, RI.
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE IN CONCERT to Play Exclusive London Show
A one-off in-concert performance of SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE has been announced at London's Eventim Apollo, featuring a full orchestra, scratch DJ, and live electronics performing Daniel Pemberton's score alongside the film.
‘Letters From The Front’ Song Cycle to Receive World Premiere Recording
Classical pianist Ian Gindes, a major in the Illinois Army National Guard, has commissioned the new vocal album 'Letters From The Front,' to be released digitally July 3, 2026.
Black Country, New Road to Perform New Arrangements at London Coliseum
Alternative rock band Black Country, New Road will perform new orchestral arrangements of songs from their album Forever Howlong at the London Coliseum, joined by the Orchestra of English National Opera and conducted by André de Ridder.
San Francisco Conservatory of Music to Add Three New Faculty Members From Top West Coast Ensembles
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music announced three faculty appointments: Joseph Pereira of the LA Philharmonic, Tim Keeler of Chanticleer, and Michael Cox of SF Opera and Ballet Orchestras.
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra to Present 40+ Concerts in 2026-2027 Season
The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra announced its upcoming season, featuring over 40 concerts across metro Denver with vocalists Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield, Marion Powers, and Hannah Rodriguez, plus a Miles Davis centennial tribute and a new small group album.
1776 to Open at Super Summer Theatre With Special July 4 Performance
Super Summer Theatre will present the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park in Las Vegas, including a special Independence Day performance marking America's 250th birthday.
ONE MAN RAT PACK to Open Ocean City Pops Season with Brandon Tomasello
Vocalist Brandon Tomasello will open the Ocean City Pops summer season with ONE MAN RAT PACK, performing original arrangements from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.
The Gilmore and Le Piano Symphonique to Launch Transatlantic Concert Series with Sophia Liu
The Gilmore and Lucerne-based Le Piano Symphonique announced a transatlantic collaboration featuring 17-year-old Canadian pianist Sophia Liu, who will perform recitals in Kalamazoo, Michigan and Lucerne, Switzerland.
VOICES OF AMERICA: Chara Percussion Ensemble to Perform American Classics
Chara Percussion Ensemble will perform arrangements of American classics, including works by Copland, Gershwin, and Bernstein, at the Performing Arts Center in Brewster.
Review: XIAN CONDUCTS BEETHOVEN 9 at Benaroya Hall
Xian’s performance was a joyful representation of Schiller’s text, ending the rousing evening with an affirmation of much-needed hope for us all.
The Gilmore and Le Piano Symphonique to Present Pianist Sophia Liu in Transatlantic Series
The Gilmore and Lucerne's Le Piano Symphonique are launching a joint collaboration featuring 17-year-old Canadian pianist Sophia Liu in performances across Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Lucerne, Switzerland.
Grand Teton Music Festival Breaks Ground on $35M Walk Festival Hall Renovation
The Grand Teton Music Festival broke ground on a $35 million renovation of Walk Festival Hall in Teton Village, part of the organization's historic $61 million Setting the Stage campaign.
Tarmo Peltokoski Will Conduct Vaughan Williams’s A SEA SYMPHONY in July
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will bring its 2025/26 season to a close with Season Finale: Tarmo Peltokoski Conducts Vaughan Williams’s A Sea Symphony at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall.
AMERICAN MAVERICKS to Make Debut at Obama Presidential Center with Chicago Philharmonic
The Chicago Philharmonic will perform AMERICAN MAVERICKS at the new Elie Wiesel Auditorium at the Obama Presidential Center, one of the first performances in the landmark space, featuring guest artists Kishi Bashi and others.
New York Live Arts to Present Fall 2026 Season With Bill T. Jones World Premiere
New York Live Arts announced its fall 2026 season, headlined by a Bill T.