Anthony Hopkins Signs Record Deal as Composer; New Album Arriving in August
Sir Anthony Hopkins has signed with Decca Classics as a composer.
Classical Music Newsroom
The latest news, features, and updates from BroadwayWorld's Classical Music coverage.
HANDEL'S MESSIAH & HOLIDAY POPS to Return With South Florida Symphony Orchestra
South Florida Symphony Orchestra will present Handel's Messiah and Holiday Pops at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale and Barry University in Miami Shores, joined by four vocal soloists and the South Florida Symphony Chorus.
Gil Shaham Joins Orchestra of St. Luke's for Caramoor's 2026 Summer Season Finale
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts will conclude its 2026 Summer Season on August 2 with the Orchestra of St.
Harmonium of Texas to Present Yo-Yo Ma, Aoife O'Donovan in 2026-2027 Season Additions
Harmonium of Texas announced additions to its 2026-2027 season, including a concert with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, the Texas premiere of Juan Pablo Contreras's Symphony No.
Ravinia Festival's Hunter Pavilion to Open with Chicago Symphony Orchestra Gala
Ravinia Festival will open its redesigned Hunter Pavilion with a Chicago Symphony Orchestra gala led by Marin Alsop, featuring pianist Yunchan Lim and a special flute appearance by Lizzo.
Tanglewood Music Center to Open 2026 Season with TMCO Concert and Opening Exercises
The Tanglewood Music Center kicked off its 2026 season with the first TMCO concert and its annual Opening Exercises convocation in Ozawa Hall.
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Names Caleb Thompson as Assistant Conductor
The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance named Caleb Thompson as Assistant Conductor of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra.
Philly Pops to Perform at MLB All-Star Game With Jennifer Hudson, Boyz II Men
The Philly Pops will join Jennifer Hudson, Patti LaBelle, Miles Teller, and Boyz II Men at the MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, with 20 female string players accompanying Hudson's performance.
Cellist Kristina Reiko Cooper to Appear As Soloist With Beer Sheva Sinfonietta
Cellist Kristina Reiko Cooper will join the Beer sheva Sinfonietta under the baton of Music Director Constantine Orbelian at Performing Arts Center Beer sheva in July.
THE FLYING ACE Score to Receive World Premiere by Jacksonville Symphony
The Jacksonville Symphony will present the world premiere of a newly commissioned orchestral score for the 1926 silent film The Flying Ace, performed live with a screening celebrating the film's 100th anniversary.
AMERICAN 250 SYMPHONY CONCERT to Feature Central Ohio Symphony Brass Quintet in Marysville
The John Eufinger Symphony Series will present the Central Ohio Symphony Brass Quintet at The Avalon Theatre in Marysville, Ohio, performing American music including Sousa marches, ragtime, and jazz as part of America's 250th birthday celebration.
Music at Kohl Mansion Receives Chamber Music America's 2026 Community Impact Award
Music at Kohl Mansion and Executive Director Patricia Kristof Moy have been named Chamber Music America's 2026 Community Impact/Presenter of the Year.
American Symphony Orchestra to Launch 65th Season With Free 9/11 Anniversary Concert
The American Symphony Orchestra announced its 65th season, featuring five concerts led by Music Director Leon Botstein at Carnegie Hall, Bryant Park, and beyond, including a free 9/11 memorial program and an all-Beethoven bicentennial tribute.
Vienna Philharmonic 2026 SUMMER NIGHT CONCERT to Be Released by Sony Classical
Sony Classical announced the release of the Vienna Philharmonic's 2026 Summer Night Concert, conducted by Lorenzo Viotti and featuring bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, on CD, DVD, Blu-ray, and digital.
Violinist Esther Abrami to Release Album AMOUR on Sony Classical
Violinist Esther Abrami announced her new album Amour on Sony Classical, marking her first large-scale composition.
ABSOLUTE FOCUS with Cellist Chris Votek to Perform Hindustani Ragas at Sierra Madre Playhouse
Husband-and-wife duo Absolute Focus — santoor virtuoso Kamaljeet Ahluwalia and tabla master Jas Ahluwalia — will perform traditional Hindustani ragas alongside cellist Chris Votek at Sierra Madre Playhouse.
HOME ALONE IN CONCERT to Return with Weidner Philharmonic This Holiday Season
The Weidner Philharmonic will perform the score of HOME ALONE live to picture at The Weidner in Green Bay, WI, with Macaulay Culkin's classic film screening as the orchestra plays John Williams' score.
NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG to Launch 2026-2027 Season at Merkin Hall and Beyond
New York Festival of Song announced its upcoming season, featuring four mainstage concerts at Merkin Hall co-presented by Kaufman Music Center, plus standalone programs including A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU! and a Juilliard collaboration.
Pianist Emiko Edwards to Release RODEO: WORKS BY AARON COPLAND Album
Lexicon Classics will release Rodeo: Works by Aaron Copland, featuring pianist Emiko Edwards performing solo piano works recorded at the Arthur Zankel Music Center, co-produced by 3x GRAMMY nominee Jennifer Nulsen.
Carnegie Hall’s Nyo2 To Return To The Dominican Republic In August
This July, 89 teen musicians from across the United States will come together as Carnegie Hall's NYO2.
Venice Symphony Re-Elects Board Chair Roger Effron, Welcomes Three New Members
The Venice Symphony re-elected Roger Effron as board chair and added Linda Cantrell, Bob Hite, and Samuel Stempler as new trustees, bringing expertise in finance, marketing, and education to the Florida orchestra.
Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil Will Perform A CONCERT FOR VENEZUELA at the Hollywood Bowl
Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic announced a benefit concert at the Hollywood Bowl to raise funds for communities affected by devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Duke Ellington and Kurt Weill Works Featured on New American Composers Orchestra Album
The American Composers Orchestra (ACO) will release its next album, America in Weimar: On the Margins.
Review: CENTER STAGE at Opera Theatre Of St. Louis
Opera Theatre of St.
INSIDE THE ORCHESTRA: ARTISTS AS ATHLETES Pre-Concert Talk Posted by Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center posted a pre-concert discussion exploring how orchestral musicians are athletes, covering physical demands, adrenaline, disability, and long-career body care with Festival Orchestra musicians and guests.