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The Cecilia Chorus of New York will host a remote watch party for The Belshazzar Project on Monday, April 13 @ 7:30 PM.

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs couldn't let the Easter weekend pass without a moment to share the glory and beauty of Bach's St John Passion.

Music is a shared cultural experience that transcends human understanding.

Associated Chamber Music Players (ACMP) presents its annual Livestream Masterclass, a workshop accessible to all via livestream, on Saturday, April 11, 2020 from 2:30-3:30pm.

In response to the impacts of COVID-19 on composers and performers, American Composers Orchestra announces Connecting ACO Community, a new initiative to commission short works for solo instrument or voice.

Sarasota Orchestra has announced the cancellation of the remainder of its 2019/2020 season and the Sarasota Music Festival in June.

The latest in the star Czech violinist's series from his home - streamed in collaboration with The Violin Channel - will feature his complete performance of the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, played to pre-recorded backing track.

Carnegie Hall has shared footage of Orchestra of St.

The news broke on March 4: the first New Jersey resident to test positive for COVID-19 had been identified and was not long after admitted to Hackensack University Medical Center.

Concord Jazz will release 'Ella 100: Live At The Apollo!' on April 24.

To enable and encourage jazz and related music discovery during this challenging time, Qwest TV by Quincy Jones, the world's first subscription video-on-demand platform dedicated to Jazz and Beyond, is offering new users one-month of free access to its platform and entire content catalog, available

The League of American Orchestras announced today that Simon Woods, a highly experienced and forward-looking leader in the orchestral field, has been named President and CEO of the League, effective September 1, 2020.

Must the Devil Have All the Good Tunes? is American composer John Adams' latest creation for piano and continues his provocative exploration of that instrument heard in Grand Pianola Music (1983) and Hallelujah Junction (2001).

Orchestra of St.

Chorus America has announced the recipients of its 2020 awards program, recognizing a broad range of achievements in choral music, including artistic excellence, adventurous programming, innovative education programs, and lifetime service to the choral art.

To maintain a connection to the Sarasota and Manatee community during a period of social distancing, Sarasota Orchestra artistic leadership, musicians and staff are producing a virtual connectivity initiative.

Associated Chamber Music Players (ACMP) presents its annual Livestream Masterclass, a workshop accessible to all via livestream, on Saturday, April 11, 2020 from 2:30-3:30pm.

The Dallas String Quartet is one of the most unique and visionary artists of our time.

The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, America's longest running festival of new orchestral music, regrets to announce the cancellation of its 2020 Season, scheduled for July 26 - August 9, 2020.

As part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cathedral of St.

33 year old pianist Igor Levit has been broadcasting live 'house concerts' on Twitter, for people to watch while practicing social distancing.

This Monday, March 30 at 2pm ET / 11am PT / 7pm GMT, Boosey & Hawkes will be hosting a Live Score Reading of the “Rite of Spring” on their YouTube channel.

During this unusual time of social distancing due to CO-VID 19, acclaimed pianist David Korevaar has created a personal challenge to perform, record and share 32 Beethoven Sonatas in 60 days.

Some of the greatest works of music ever composed, performed by many of the world's finest soloists, will be part of Sarasota Orchestra's 2020 - 2021 season.

On 30 March, the Bayerische Staatsoper will be streaming the 3rd Monday Concert live from the Nationaltheater.