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Gilmore Artist Winner Alexandre Kantorow Sets United States Tour by BWW News Desk
- October 20, 2025 Pianist Alexandre Kantorow, winner of the 2024 Gilmore Artist Award, will appear throughout the United States in both concerto performances and in recital from late October to early November 2025.
October Project to Re-Release THE BOOK OF ROUNDS: A Cappella by BWW News Desk
- October 17, 2025 October Project will release the 10th Anniversary re-issue of the original studio recording of their trailblazing choral work, The Book of Rounds: A Cappella. Learn more!
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra To Present PAINTED ON THE SKY Featuring APPALACHIAN SPRING October 25 by BWW News Desk
- October 17, 2025 The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will open its 2025–26 Masterworks season on Saturday, October 25, with Painted on the Sky, a program featuring Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring and a new collaboration with lighting and set designer Doug Fitch and Oglebay Institute’s School of Dance.
Vienna Boys Choir to Embark On 137th U.S. Tour This Fall by BWW News Desk
- October 16, 2025 The world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir will return to the United States for its 137th national tour, performing in 19 states. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA Selects 2025 Young Artist Competition Winners by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2025 The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA (VSO) has announced Wilson Liu (piano), Jacob Peizner (alto saxophone), and Hana Gottesman (violin) as the Gold Medalists of its 31st Annual Young Artist Competition, following an extraordinary final round performance on October 12 at First Presbyterian Church in Vancouver.
Interview: Alexandra LoBianco Returns to Center Stage in Boston Lyric Opera's MACBETH by R. Scott Reedy
- October 10, 2025 As a dramatic soprano, Alexandra LoBianco is accustomed to performing some of the most challenging roles in the repertoire, including Leonore in “Fidelio,” with the Vienna State Opera and North Carolina Opera, Brünnhilde in “Die Walküre,” Minnie in “La fanciulla del West,” with Des Moines Metro Opera, and the title roles in “Turandot,” with Des Moines Metro Opera, Palm Beach Opera, and Maryland Lyric Opera, and “Aida” at Seattle Opera, to name but a few.
BAM to Present U.S. Debut of Resonate Productions’ FOR REAL by BWW News Desk
- October 10, 2025 BAM’s Next Wave 2025 will present the U.S. debut of Resonate Productions’ FOR REAL (Nov 19–23), a live podcast/theatrical radio show by Andrea Voets with music by Voets, Sarah Jeffery, and George Dumitriu.
Chris Thile To Perform At McCarter Theatre October 18 by BWW News Desk
- October 09, 2025 Mandolinist and composer Chris Thile will appear at McCarter Theatre Center on Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m., performing a solo concert that reflects his wide-ranging musicianship and cross-genre approach to the instrument.
Ian Hobson To Conclude Schumann Cycle At Tenri Cultural Institute by BWW News Desk
- October 07, 2025 Pianist and conductor Ian Hobson will conclude his five-year Robert Schumann Cycle at New York’s Tenri Cultural Institute, performing Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-sharp minor and Davidsbündlertänze.
Review: OPERA À LA CARTE'S ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Del Mar by Ron Bierman
- October 06, 2025 What did our critic think of OPERA À LA CARTE'S PRODUCTION OF OFFENBACH'S ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at St. Peter's Episcopal Church Of Del Mar? With even large companies struggling to survive, why did soprano and voice teacher Abla Hamza decide to found Opera À La Carte?
Her goals were laudable. As national opportunities continued to shrink, she wanted to provide new ones to local professional opera singers and attract San Diegoans new to opera with lower cost tickets and less intimidating venues.
But could she succeed during such a difficult period? Opera À La Carte began with vocal recitals at small venues, and last year graduated to its first full opera.
Marta Aznavoorian To Perform World Premiere Of Stacy Garrop's 'Invictus' Piano Concerto by BWW News Desk
- October 03, 2025 Grammy-nominated pianist Marta Aznavoorian, international concert and recording artist, will be the soloist in the world premiere of composer Stacy Garrop's 'Invictus' piano concerto with the Chicago Philharmonic. Learn more!
Bravo! Vail Opens Applications for New Artistic Director by BWW News Desk
- October 02, 2025 Bravo! Vail Music Festival is accepting applications for its next Artistic Director through October 15, 2025. The new leader will guide programming, partnerships, and artistic vision as the Festival enters its 40th season.
DISNEY'S MOANA Live-to-Film Concert To Play Popejoy Hall by BWW News Desk
- October 02, 2025 Disney’s Moana Live-to-Film Concert will arrive at Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque on November 4, 2025. The event features a screening of the animated film with live music performed by Hollywood musicians, Polynesian rhythm masters, and vocalists.
The Philadelphia Orchestra Appoints Joe Hisaishi Composer-In-Residence Through 2026–27 Season by BWW News Desk
- October 02, 2025 The Philadelphia Orchestra has named Joe Hisaishi composer-in-residence through the 2026–27 season. The partnership includes a world premiere concerto, major recording project, contemporary music series, and mentorship for Philadelphia students.