WASHINGTON, DC CLASSICAL MUSIC NEWS COVERAGE

National Symphony Orchestra executive director Jean Davidson will step down from the Kennedy Center after less than three years, citing ongoing turmoil at the arts institution....

The National Chamber Ensemble will present a special Valentine's concert this Saturday, offering a memorable evening of music. Attendees are encouraged to confirm their attendance for ticket reservations....

President Donald Trump’s plan to close the Kennedy Center for two years has left the National Symphony Orchestra scrambling to find a new venue and raised questions about funding....

The composer withdraws the planned world premiere of Symphony No. 15, citing concerns about the institution’s current direction....

Washington National Opera’s planned separation from the Kennedy Center is moving into a complex legal stage, with negotiations underway over assets, facilities, and the future of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra....

Washington National Opera announces spring 2026 performances at venues across the D.C. area, including Treemonisha, The Crucible, and additional concerts during its 70th anniversary season....

The Washington National Opera has approved a resolution to move its performances out of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, ending a relationship that has spanned more than five decades....

The National Chamber Ensemble is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Nancy Peery Marriott Young Artist Competition. This year's event showcased an outstanding group of talented young pianists from Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia....

The National Chamber Ensemble will present its annual HOLIDAY CHEER concert on December 20 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington. The program will include seasonal works by Leroy Anderson, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Strauss, Saint-Saëns, and others....

The National Chamber Ensemble opens its 2025–2026 season with Parisian Dreams: Ravel and Saint-Saëns on November 8 at Gunston Arts Center in Arlington....

Violinist Sarah Fazendin will lead the Broadway North American tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music as concertmaster. Set to launch September 9, 2025 at The Kennedy Center, this national Broadway tour will continue into 2026....

The Marriage of Figaro, Mozart’s beloved opera of amorous lovers, mistaken identities, and affairs of the heart, is replete with warmth, lyricism, and a touch of sweetness. Though there is formal elegance galore in Mozart, Director E. Loren Meeker has opted for a warm and affectionate approach to ...

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 w...

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....

An evening of the myriad modes of music that constitute the American Experience was celebrated at the Kennedy Center’s production of American Rhapsody. The evening was a rich treasure trove of the glory that is American music from opera, spirituals, modern composers, classic songwriters, and Broad...

The International Pride Orchestra has announced that tickets are now on sale for its highly anticipated one-night-only Pride Celebration Concert at the Strathmore Music Center in Bethesda, Maryland. ...