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.
Jan Gunnar Hoff and ELYSIAN FIELDS to Make Australian Debut in Sydney
Norwegian jazz pianist Jan Gunnar Hoff will make his Australian debut in two Sydney concerts alongside Scandinavian-inspired ensemble Elysian Fields, featuring solo piano, duos, and a world premiere commission.
SUNDAY BEST Chamber Music Series to Launch at St Oswald's
St Oswald's in Parkside, Adelaide, will launch Sunday Best, a three-concert chamber music series curated by pianist Jamie Cock, featuring members of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and guitarist Slava Grigoryan.
Pianist Yuja Wang to Make Caramoor Debut With Music Group People of Earth This Summer
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts will welcome GRAMMY-winning pianist Yuja Wang for her Caramoor debut on July 23, when she joins Latin music supergroup People of Earth for their first public performance together in a program spanning classical music, jazz, and Latin American traditions.
BACK TO THE FUTURE to Come to Life With Pacific Symphony at Great Park Live
Pacific Symphony will perform Alan Silvestri's score live in sync with BACK TO THE FUTURE at Great Park Live in Irvine, including approximately 20 minutes of new music added by Silvestri for live orchestra presentations.
Audra McDonald and More to Join SF Symphony's A CONCERT FOR MTT
The San Francisco Symphony will present a memorial concert honoring Michael Tilson Thomas, featuring Audra McDonald, Yuja Wang, and others, with tributes, archival footage, and performances.
LA Phil Appoints Ben Ullery as Principal Viola
The LA Phil has appointed Ben Ullery as Principal Viola.
NYO JAZZ to Embark on Asia Tour Led by Kris Johnson With Dee Dee Bridgewater
Carnegie Hall's NYO JAZZ will tour Asia this summer under bandleader Kris Johnson, with Grammy-winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater as special guest, following concerts at Carnegie Hall and SFJAZZ.
BASSLINE SYMPHONY to Return to Bradford Live with Opera North Orchestra
BASSLINE SYMPHONY®, the symphonic bassline event created by Bradford-born producer Tanya Vital, will return to Bradford Live featuring DJs TS7, DJ Q and Jamie Duggan performing alongside the Opera North Orchestra.
The Philadelphia Orchestra Appoints Sara Aldana as Assistant Conductor
The Philadelphia Orchestra named Sara Aldana as its new assistant conductor, succeeding Naomi Woo.
Violinist Connie Liu Wins 2026 Secondary Schools Concerto Competition in Sydney
Connie Liu, a 17-year-old violinist from Meriden School, won the 2026 Secondary Schools Concerto Competition at the Concourse in Chatswood, performing the Sibelius Violin Concerto with the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra.
Hershey Symphony to Launch 58th Season With 'Drawn to Music' Theme
The Hershey Symphony announced its 58th season, titled 'Drawn to Music,' under the direction of Maestro Greg Woodbridge.
Photos: National Open Youth Orchestra #Thisisourorchestra Tour Begins At London's Barbican Centre
The National Open Youth Orchestra – composed of 18 musicians from our five regional NOYO Ensembles, opened its #Thisisourorchestra tour at London's Barbican Centre.
Review: MAINLY MOZART WITH VIOLINIST JAMES EHNES at The Conrad In La Jolla
At roughly six minutes, the Memorium is an excellent introduction to the “tintinnabula” (bell) minimalist style created by the composer.
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM at Wrocław Opera
It's no secret that I'm obsessed with this balet ensemble.
HISPANIC WAVES Will Come to La Monnaie/De Munt in November
Hispanic Waves from Diego Matheuz will be performed at La Monnaie/De Munt in November.
Philadelphia International Music Festival Students to Perform at Valley Forge for America250
Students from the Philadelphia International Music Festival, featuring members of The Philadelphia Orchestra, will perform chamber music at Valley Forge National Historic Park's Muhlenberg's Brigade as part of America's Semiquincentennial dedication ceremonies.
THE ONLY WAY IS THROUGH to Make World Premiere at Caramoor This Summer
Caramoor will present the free outdoor world premiere of THE ONLY WAY IS THROUGH, a new work by GRAMMY-winning composer Christopher Cerrone, featuring Sandbox Percussion and the Young People's Chorus of NYC.
The Dessoff Choirs to Launch 2026-2027 Season With Beethoven, Stravinsky & More
The Dessoff Choirs has revealed its upcoming season, led by Music Director Malcolm J.
The Night Before the Concert: Ju Hyeon Kim and the Art of Stepping In
The Delaware Symphony Orchestra had already run through its rehearsals.
National Arts Centre Orchestra to Serve as Orchestra-in-Residence at Domaine Forget
Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra will launch a residency at Domaine Forget de Charlevoix, where it will mentor 12 emerging conductors under Kensho Watanabe, culminating in a public performance with cellist Marc Coppey.
Review: TOSCA at Des Moines Metro Opera
Summer has officially started with Des Moine Metro Opera's phenomenal production of 'Tosca.
Blue Curtain Concert Series to Return to Princeton With Free Summer Performances
Blue Curtain announced a free summer concert series at Princeton High School Performing Arts Center, featuring Nanny Assis, Caleb Eckstein, and Sasha Berliner across three Saturday evening performances.
SOLER! Pianist Gerardo Teissonnière to Release New Steinway & Sons Album
Steinway Artist Gerardo Teissonnière will release SOLER!, his third album on the Steinway & Sons label, featuring keyboard sonatas by Spanish late Baroque composer Antonio Soler, alongside a recital at the Cleveland Institute of Music.
Royal Ballet and Opera to Cut 64 Roles to 'Remain Financially Sustainable'
The Royal Ballet and Opera is cutting 64 roles, including nine compulsory redundancies, as the Covent Garden institution looks to shore up its finances during what it describes as a challenging period.