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YPC National Announces 2025 Summer Choral Workshops in New York City and Damrosch Park Performance by BWW News Desk
- June 18, 2025 YPC National has announced its 2025 summer choral workshops, set to take place at iconic New York City artistic venues July 9-12. Designed for the next generation of singers and the educators who guide them, the YPC National Lab: Summer Choral Intensive and the YPC National Studio: Choral Conducting Workshop offer unparalleled access to world-class faculty.
Weijun Chen: Bridging Cinematic Magic and Classical Mastery in Music Composition by Team BWW
- June 17, 2025 Weijun Chen, a composer who blends the worlds of classical music with contemporary cinematic soundscapes. Chen was born and raised in Shanghai during the transformative era of the 1990s. His musical foundations were uniquely shaped by classical western music and the pop culture of Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Early Music Vancouver Marks 55th Festival Anniversary with BACH & MOZART: In Endless Ascent by BWW News Desk
- June 17, 2025 Early Music Vancouver (EMV) invites audiences to an exploration of the interconnectedness of music, nature, and the elevation of the soul, in its 2025 summer festival, BACH & MOZART: In Endless Ascent, from July 26 to August 8, 2025, at various Vancouver venues.
American Classical Orchestra Reveals 2025-26 Season Lineup by BWW News Desk
- June 16, 2025 The American Classical Orchestra will launch its 41st season in 2025-26, with performances spanning four orchestral concerts led by Founder and Artistic Director Thomas Crawford at Alice Tully Hall, the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer, and Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church; and three chamber music programs at Weill Recital Hall, the Met Museum of Art, and the Metropolitan Club.
New York Polyphony Releases New Album 'Sky Of My Heart' On BIS Records by BWW News Desk
- June 13, 2025 GRAMMY Award-nominated vocal ensemble New York Polyphony today releases its tenth commercial album, Sky of my Heart, on BIS Records. Now approaching its 20th anniversary season in 2025-2026, the ensemble revisits key works from its history in this album, incorporating New York Polyphony commissions and collaborations along with revered works from the Early Music repertoire.
Anthony Cheung’s THE ECHOING OF TENSES Premieres at Lincoln Center as Run AMOC* Festival Finale by BWW News Desk
- June 12, 2025 Composer and pianist Anthony Cheung brings his acclaimed large-scale song cycle, the echoing of tenses, to Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 7:30pm, as the culminating performance of the Run AMOC Festival*, part of Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City.
Min Yuan Receives City Council Commendation at Concert Star Competition by Team BWW
- June 09, 2025 On May 23, 2025, the “Concert Star International Music Competition” (Los Angeles Regional Finals of the Carnegie Hall Grand Finals), jointly organized by the International Classical Music Alliance (ICMA) and Concert Star LLC, was successfully held at the Curtis Theatre in California.
San Francisco Ballet Orchestra Names Martin West to Newly Endowed Role by BWW News Desk
- June 09, 2025 As San Francisco Ballet prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of its orchestra in the 2025–2026 season, the company has announced two major developments: a newly ratified labor agreement with the orchestra’s union, and the naming of its Music Director and Principal Conductor position in honor of longtime supporters Shelby and Frederick Gans.
The Washington Chorus Launches New Brand Identity and Unveils 2025–2026 Season by BWW News Desk
- June 09, 2025 The Washington Chorus has announced its new brand and logo, as well as its 2025-2026 season. With concerts exploring light and love (in all its forms), the upcoming season features guest appearances with the National Symphony Orchestra and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, TWC's annual collaboration with National Philharmonic, the beloved A Candlelight Christmas, and a return to National Presbyterian Church for the first time since 2019.
Piano Star Brad Kella Releases Debut Album 'Phoebe's Melody' by BWW News Desk
- June 06, 2025 Liverpudlian virtuoso pianist Brad Kella has released his debut album, ‘Phoebe’s Melody’, out on Modern Sky UK, a remarkable record from a unique artist. Listen to it now.
Following Trump Takeover Kennedy Center Subscription Sales Drop 36% by Joshua Wright
- June 03, 2025 Kennedy Center subscription sales fall 36% compared to 2023, with theater revenue dropping 82%. The decline follows President Donald Trump’s appointment as board chair and Richard Grenell as president.
Uplifting the Legacy of Classical Music: Pianist Xiyu Deng Explores the Art of Authentic Expression by Team BWW
- May 30, 2025 The global rise of Chinese classical musicians reflects the country’s deep-rooted musical heritage. In the United States, the presence of distinguished artists from China, such as pianist Xiyu Deng, speaks to the richness of this tradition and its growing international influence. Deng has established herself not only as a celebrated performer but also as a respected academic, contributing meaningfully to both concert stages and classrooms.