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Weijun Chen: Bridging Cinematic Magic and Classical Mastery in Music Composition

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.
Vancouver Arts & Music Festival Unveils 2025 Programming And Festival Expansion

Vancouver Arts & Music Festival Unveils 2025 Programming And Festival Expansion

by BWW News Desk — June 17, 2025
The award-winning 2025 Vancouver Arts & Music Festival has revealed its summer lineup.
Honens Reveals Semifinalists of the 2025 Honens International Piano Competition and 2

Honens Reveals Semifinalists of the 2025 Honens International Piano Competition and 2025 Honens Honours Award Recipients

by BWW News Desk — June 17, 2025
Honens announced the 10 pianists who have advanced to the Semifinals rounds of the 2025 Honens International Piano Competition.
Ensemble Augelletti Performs Celestial Baroque Beneath Giant Mars Installation at IF:

Ensemble Augelletti Performs Celestial Baroque Beneath Giant Mars Installation at IF: Milton Keynes Festival

by BWW News Desk — June 16, 2025
The celestial meets the musical this summer at IF: Milton Keynes International Festival, when renowned early music group Ensemble Augelletti performs a special concert beneath Luke Jerram’s monumental sculpture of the planet Mars.
American Classical Orchestra Reveals 2025-26 Season Lineup

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.
American Classical Orchestra Reveals 2025-26 Season Featuring Beethoven/Haydn Symphon

American Classical Orchestra Reveals 2025-26 Season Featuring Beethoven/Haydn Symphonies and More

by BWW News Desk — June 16, 2025
The American Classical Orchestra has unveiled its 41st season in 2025-26, with performances spanning four orchestral concerts led by Founder and Artistic Director Thomas Crawford at Alice Tully Hall and more.
New York Polyphony Releases New Album 'Sky Of My Heart' On BIS Records

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.
Anthony Cheung’s THE ECHOING OF TENSES Premieres at Lincoln Center as Run AMOC* Fes

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.
Review: PETER SCHICKELE at New York Society For Ethical Culture

Review: PETER SCHICKELE at New York Society For Ethical Culture

by Joanna Barouch — June 10, 2025
It’s become the custom in recent years to present memorial concerts which pay tribute to musicians after they leave this mortal plane.
San Francisco Ballet Orchestra Names Martin West to Newly Endowed Role

San Francisco Ballet Orchestra Names Martin West to Newly Endowed Role

by BWW News Desk — June 9, 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
Caramoor Opens Summer 2025 with Payare and Orchestra of St. Luke’s Performing Beeth

Caramoor Opens Summer 2025 with Payare and Orchestra of St. Luke’s Performing Beethoven’s Ninth

by BWW News Desk — June 9, 2025
This summer, Caramoor marks its 80th anniversary with a season that reflects both its legacy as a site for classical performance and its ongoing interest in musical variety and experimentation.
The Washington Chorus Launches New Brand Identity and Unveils 2025–2026 Season

The Washington Chorus Launches New Brand Identity and Unveils 2025–2026 Season

by BWW News Desk — June 9, 2025
The Washington Chorus has announced its new brand and logo, as well as its 2025-2026 season.
Award-Winning Drummer Yulong Huang Featured at Concert Star Music Competition in LA

Award-Winning Drummer Yulong Huang Featured at Concert Star Music Competition in LA

by Team BWW — June 9, 2025
Internationally acclaimed drummer Yulong Huang appeared as a featured guest artist and judge at the 'Concert Star International Music Competition' (Carnegie Hall Finalist LA Regional).
Min Yuan Receives City Council Commendation at Concert Star Competition

Min Yuan Receives City Council Commendation at Concert Star Competition

by Team BWW — June 9, 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.
Piano Star Brad Kella Releases Debut Album 'Phoebe's Melody'

Piano Star Brad Kella Releases Debut Album 'Phoebe's Melody'

by BWW News Desk — June 6, 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.
Kristina Reiko Cooper to Perform with NYC Opera Orchestra in Bryant Park’s OPERA GO

Kristina Reiko Cooper to Perform with NYC Opera Orchestra in Bryant Park’s OPERA GOES TO HOLLYWOOD Concerts

by BWW News Desk — June 5, 2025
Cellist Kristina Reiko Cooper will join the New York City Opera Orchestra for two evenings of free music in Bryant Park as part of the Picnic Performances series.
North/South Chamber Orchestra to Spotlight Works by Max Lifchitz in Free June Concert

North/South Chamber Orchestra to Spotlight Works by Max Lifchitz in Free June Concert

by BWW News Desk — June 5, 2025
The North/South Chamber Orchestra will continue its 45th season with a free public concert on Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 PM, featuring recent works by composer, pianist, and ensemble founder Max Lifchitz.
Six Participants Selected for League of American Orchestras’ Anne Parsons Leadershi

Six Participants Selected for League of American Orchestras’ Anne Parsons Leadership Program

by BWW News Desk — June 5, 2025
Six orchestra professionals from across the country will participate in the League of American Orchestras’ Anne Parsons Leadership Program, the League has announced.
Following Trump Takeover Kennedy Center Subscription Sales Drop 36%

Following Trump Takeover Kennedy Center Subscription Sales Drop 36%

by Joshua Wright — June 3, 2025
Kennedy Center subscription sales fall 36% compared to 2023, with theater revenue dropping 82%.
Azrieli Music, Arts And Culture Centre Calls For Proposals For Azrieli Music Prizes P

Azrieli Music, Arts And Culture Centre Calls For Proposals For Azrieli Music Prizes Performance Fund

by BWW News Desk — June 2, 2025
The Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre is launching its annual international call for proposals for the Azrieli Music Prizes Performance Fund.
Uplifting the Legacy of Classical Music: Pianist Xiyu Deng Explores the Art of Authen

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.
League of American Orchestras Reveals Essentials of Orchestra Management Program Part

League of American Orchestras Reveals Essentials of Orchestra Management Program Participants

by BWW News Desk — May 29, 2025
Thirty-five orchestra and arts professionals will participate in Essentials of Orchestra Management, the League of American Orchestras’ premier leadership development program.
Kate Suthers Announced As New Coriole Music Festival Artistic Director

Kate Suthers Announced As New Coriole Music Festival Artistic Director

by BWW News Desk — May 28, 2025
The McLaren Vale Music Festival Association (MVMFA) has announced the appointment of Kate Suthers as the new Artistic Director of the Coriole Music Festival.
Apollo Chamber Players Announces 18th Season, American Story

Apollo Chamber Players Announces 18th Season, American Story

by BWW News Desk — May 28, 2025
The Houston-based Apollo Chamber Players has announced their upcoming 18th season, American Story, a series of four themed programs tracing the many threads of the nation's identity as it approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding.
Blue Griffin Label To Release Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Nos. 12-15 Performed By Young

Blue Griffin Label To Release Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Nos. 12-15 Performed By Young Hyun Cho

by BWW News Desk — May 28, 2025
Pianist Young Hyun Cho has embarked on a project to record all 32 Beethoven sonatas.

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