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American Composers Orchestra Will Perform EarShot Readings at The DiMenna Center

American Composers Orchestra Will Perform EarShot Readings at The DiMenna Center

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2026
The American Composers Orchestra will present EarShot Readings at The DiMenna Center in NYC, featuring works by seven composers, conducted by Jeffery Meyer with mentor composers Valerie Coleman, Huang Ruo, and Curtis Stewart.
American Classical Orchestra Will Present Beethoven Cycle, Bach & More in 2026-27 Sea

American Classical Orchestra Will Present Beethoven Cycle, Bach & More in 2026-27 Season

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
The American Classical Orchestra announced its 42nd season, featuring Beethoven symphonies, an all-Bach choral program, and Berwald's Symphony No.
Pianist Pavel Kolesnikov Will Perform Recital at 92NY

Pianist Pavel Kolesnikov Will Perform Recital at 92NY

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
Honens International Piano Competition winner Pavel Kolesnikov will perform at Buttenwieser Hall at 92NY, offering a program spanning French Baroque to Chopin.
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra Reveals 48th Season in Columbus

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra Reveals 48th Season in Columbus

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra announced its 2026/27 season, the ensemble's 48th, with subscription packages now on sale for the Columbus, Ohio-based orchestra.
Review: 'CHANGED FOR GOOD' THE NEW YORK POPS 43RD ANNIVERSARY CONCERT at Carnegie Hal

Review: 'CHANGED FOR GOOD' THE NEW YORK POPS 43RD ANNIVERSARY CONCERT at Carnegie Hall

by Peter Danish — May 2, 2026
What did our critic think of 'CHANGED FOR GOOD' THE NEW YORK POPS 43RD ANNIVERSARY CONCERT at Carnegie Hall?
Boston Modern Orchestra Project Will Perform Free Father's Day Concert at Jordan Hall

Boston Modern Orchestra Project Will Perform Free Father's Day Concert at Jordan Hall

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
BOSTON MODERN ORCHESTRA PROJECT will present a free concert at NEC's Jordan Hall featuring world premieres by John Aylward and Avner Dorman, alongside New England premieres by Paul Moravec and Bernard Rogers.
George Enescu International Competition Extends Application Deadlines For 2026 Editio

George Enescu International Competition Extends Application Deadlines For 2026 Edition

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2026
The George Enescu International Competition has extended its application deadline for the Cello, Violin, and Piano divisions, with the 20th anniversary edition set to take place in Bucharest, Romania.
League of American Orchestras Names Third Anne Parsons Leadership Program Cohort

League of American Orchestras Names Third Anne Parsons Leadership Program Cohort

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2026
Six orchestra professionals have been selected for the third cohort of the League of American Orchestras' Anne Parsons Leadership Program, which aims to build gender diversity in executive leadership roles across the field.
Next Festival of Emerging Artists Reveals 14th Season Lineup

Next Festival of Emerging Artists Reveals 14th Season Lineup

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2026
The Next Festival of Emerging Artists announced its 14th season, celebrating women immigrant composers with world premieres at PS21 in Chatham, NY, National Sawdust in Brooklyn, and Gibney Dance in NYC.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Will Host MSO IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD in Narre Warren

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Will Host MSO IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD in Narre Warren

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2026
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will perform Music of This Place at Bunjil Place in Narre Warren, the first of four low-cost community concerts planned across Greater Melbourne in 2026.
Bourgie Hall Reveals 94-Concert Season Featuring Thibaudet, Kronos Quartet & More

Bourgie Hall Reveals 94-Concert Season Featuring Thibaudet, Kronos Quartet & More

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2026
Montreal's Bourgie Hall announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring 94 concerts, 3 masterclasses, and artists including Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Lisa Batiashvili, and the Kronos Quartet alongside Quebec and Canadian performers.
Julie Benko Joins Princeton Festival Lineup for AMERICAN FANFARE Concert

Julie Benko Joins Princeton Festival Lineup for AMERICAN FANFARE Concert

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
Julie Benko will join the Princeton Festival for its AMERICAN FANFARE concert.
SING DEMOCRACY 250 Will Present National Tour Finale in Washington, D.C.

SING DEMOCRACY 250 Will Present National Tour Finale in Washington, D.C.

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
SING DEMOCRACY 250 will present its Washington, D.
Pittsburgh Symphony Will Perform THE MUSIC OF ARCANE with Composer Andrew Kierszenbau

Pittsburgh Symphony Will Perform THE MUSIC OF ARCANE with Composer Andrew Kierszenbaum

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will perform the Emmy-winning score of Netflix's ARCANE live at Heinz Hall, led by series composer Andrew Kierszenbaum, who will also perform original piano arrangements.
Joe Hisaishi To Premiere Concerto For Orchestra With National Symphony Orchestra

Joe Hisaishi To Premiere Concerto For Orchestra With National Symphony Orchestra

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2026
Joe Hisaishi premieres his new Concerto for Orchestra with the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, DC, followed by performances in Toronto, New York, Colorado, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and a European tour.
Seattle Symphony Will Perform Composer Portrait of Chickasaw Composer Jerod Impichcha

Seattle Symphony Will Perform Composer Portrait of Chickasaw Composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate

by BWW News Desk — April 27, 2026
The Seattle Symphony will present two intimate chamber music performances spotlighting Chickasaw American composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate at Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center, featuring works inspired by Pacific Northwest and American Indian traditions.
Rochester Philharmonic Appoints Rising Hawaiian Conductor Jake Taniguchi

Rochester Philharmonic Appoints Rising Hawaiian Conductor Jake Taniguchi

by BWW News Desk — April 24, 2026
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra announced Jake Taniguchi as Assistant Conductor and Music Director of the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, where he will lead community, education, and youth performances.
Calgary Philharmonic's May Lineup to Feature Trio of Classics Concerts

Calgary Philharmonic's May Lineup to Feature Trio of Classics Concerts

by BWW News Desk — April 24, 2026
A joint performance with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, the Calgary Phil debut of world-renowned soloist Steven Isserlis, and more are set for Calgary Philharmonic's lineup this may.
Lisa Bielawa’s PULSE To Receive New York Premiere With The Knights In Central Park

Lisa Bielawa’s PULSE To Receive New York Premiere With The Knights In Central Park

by BWW News Desk — April 24, 2026
Naumburg Orchestral Concerts will present the New York premiere of Lisa Bielawa's violin concerto PULSE, featuring soloist Tessa Lark with The Knights, conducted by Eric Jacobsen, at Central Park's Naumburg Bandshell.
Cliburn Concerts to Present Daniil Trifonov, J'Nai Bridges & More in 2026-2027 Season

Cliburn Concerts to Present Daniil Trifonov, J'Nai Bridges & More in 2026-2027 Season

by BWW News Desk — April 24, 2026
The Cliburn has revealed its the 2026–2027 Cliburn Concerts season, the 49th year of its signature annual recital series.
Michael Tilson Thomas, Longtime San Francisco Symphony Leader, Dies at 81

Michael Tilson Thomas, Longtime San Francisco Symphony Leader, Dies at 81

by Joshua Wright — April 23, 2026
Michael Tilson Thomas, the American conductor, pianist, and composer who led the San Francisco Symphony for 25 years, has died at 81.
Resonance String Quartet Fellowship Launches with Balourdet Quartet as First Fellow

Resonance String Quartet Fellowship Launches with Balourdet Quartet as First Fellow

by BWW News Desk — April 23, 2026
The Resonance String Quartet Fellowship, founded by chamber musicians Tom Stone and Daniel Roberts, announced the Balourdet Quartet as its inaugural Fellow, offering mentorship and professional development for string quartets.
THE THREE MEXICAN TENORS To Be Presented By Pacific Symphony

THE THREE MEXICAN TENORS To Be Presented By Pacific Symphony

by BWW News Desk — April 22, 2026
Pacific Symphony will present THE THREE MEXICAN TENORS, featuring Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez alongside his father Jorge Lopez-Yañez and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
FANTASIA ORCHESTRA Will Return to BBC Proms for Tenth Anniversary With BBC Singers

FANTASIA ORCHESTRA Will Return to BBC Proms for Tenth Anniversary With BBC Singers

by BWW News Desk — April 22, 2026
Fantasia Orchestra will present two BBC Proms performances at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring the BBC Singers, Dame Evelyn Glennie, and the world premiere of WOOD PIGEON with Héloïse Werner.
League of American Orchestras' 81st National Conference Set for Baltimore

League of American Orchestras' 81st National Conference Set for Baltimore

by BWW News Desk — April 22, 2026
Over 1,000 orchestra professionals will gather in Baltimore for the League of American Orchestras' 81st National Conference, hosted by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, featuring keynotes, awards, and live performances.

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