Folger Consort Opens 2024/25 Season With Early Italian Music In September
Folger Consort opens its 2024/25 season in September with a performance of early Italian music, showcasing compositions from the medieval and Renaissance periods.
Washington, DC Classical Music News Coverage — Page 2
The latest news on performances of Classical Music in Washington, DC.
Vocal Arts DC Presents Lucas and Irina Meachem in Recital at The Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater
On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 7:30pm, Vocal Arts DC will present GRAMMY Award-winning baritone Lucas Meachem alongside accomplished pianist Irina Meachem in a season-opening recital at the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater in Washington DC.
Review: BLACKSTAR SYMPHONY: THE MUSIC OF DAVID BOWIE at Kennedy Center
It was a one-two punch to fans of David Bowie in early 2016 when the rock star was suddenly pronounced dead and two days later, on what would have been his 69th birthday, released his final album, “Blackstar,” a preordained farewell addressing his demise.
Top Youth Choirs Come Together For SONGS FROM THE HEARTLAND Concert Supporting UNICEF USA
The Cincinnati Youth Choir, Young Naperville Singers and the Allegro Choirs of Kansas City will travel across the country this summer to present Songs from the Heartland: Youth Supporting UNICEF USA on June 13 at 7:30 p.
Review: TURANDOT performed by Washington National Opera at Kennedy Center
Incredibly rich in detail --from staging to technical aspects-- and emboldened with Puccini’s soaring music and meticulous, intelligent direction by Francesca Zambello, Washington National Opera’s production of Turandot is a production for the ages.
Review: PAN AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA'S TODO TANGO at Kennedy Center
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, PASO brought their program, Todo Tango, an intimate and fiery evening of tango to the Kennedy Center.
Interview: Theatre Life with Katherine Goforth
Today’s subject Katherine Goforth is someone who can definitely be called a breakthrough artist to be sure.
Video: Director Mary Zimmerman on THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Shakespeare Theatre Company
Shakespeare Theatre Company's final show this season is Mary Zimmerman's The Matchbox Magic Flute.
Kathy Judd to Step Down as Executive and Artistic Director at Washington Conservatory of Music
Kathy Judd is stepping down as Executive and Artistic Director at Washington Conservatory of Music after 25 years.
World Premiere, DC Premieres & More Set for National Symphony Orchestra 2024-25 Season
The National Symphony Orchestra has unveiled its 2024–2025 season.
Review: SONGBIRD at Kennedy Center
There’s an awful lot of death in opera, Timothy O’Leary, the general director of Washington National Opera, lamented on a recent opening night.
Inaugural Sejong HERE & NOW FESTIVAL to Take Place at Carnegie's Zankel Hall
Sejong Soloists will present the first biennial Sejong Here & Now Festival at Carnegie Hall.
Video: First Look at Ramin Karimloo & Isabel Leonard in Washington National Opera's SONGBIRD
Check out the new video of Ramin Karimloo's operatic debut in Washington National Opera's Songbird opposite Isabel Leonard, one of America’s leading mezzo-sopranos.
The National Chamber Ensemble to Present Music of Price and Brahms This Month
The National Chamber Ensemble will present Diverse Romantic Visions: Florence Price and Brahms, Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Gunston Arts Center, Theatre 1.
Review: Audra McDonald in Concert with The National Symphony Orchestra at Kennedy Center Concert Hall
Audra McDonald has (at least) four voices--Broadway, jazz, opera, blues--not to mention six Tonys.
Anthony Kearns to Headline Celebration of Songwriter Brendan Graham at The National Concert Hall in Dublin
Joined by the National Symphony Orchestra, world-renowned tenor Anthony Kearns will sing the tenor role in 'You Raise Me Up - The Songs and Stories of Brendan Graham' at the National Concert Hall in Dublin.
Pianist Brian Ganz To Play Chopin's Most Difficult Works At Strathmore As He Closes In On Being The First To Perform All 250
Sparkling, colossal, and virtuosic—this is how internationally acclaimed pianist Brian Ganz describes the music in his upcoming recital, “Chopin the Virtuoso,” at The Music Center at Strathmore at 7:30 p.
Video: Gianandrea Noseda on the NSO's Europe Tour
From February 16–28, 2024, Noseda leads his first international tour with the NSO; the orchestra’s first multi-city European tour since 2016.
VIDEO: Washington National Opera Presents The 11th Season Of American Opera Initiative Featuring Three World Premieres
Washington National Opera will present the 11th season of American Opera Initiative (AOI), an acclaimed initiative to commission and present new American operas, on January 19, 2024, at 7:00 p.
Rhode Island Philharmonic Names Robert Spano As Principal Conductor
The Rhode Island Philharmonic has named Robert Spano as its new Principal Conductor.
Washington Conservatory Of Music To Feature Prize Winners In 2024 Bach Room Concert Series
Washington Conservatory of Music has announced a new partnership with the Friday Morning Music Club Foundation to present string competition winners of the 2022 Washington International Competition.
PostClassical EnseMble Presents AMAZING GRACE: IN PARADISUM
PostClassical Ensemble welcomes 2024 with a celestial ambiance in their annual new year concert, featuring works by George Walker, Gustav Mahler, Margaret Bonds, Luciano Berio, and Jeffrey Mumford.
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and Fairfax Ballet to Present Tchaikovsky's THE NUTCRACKER at George Mason University Center for the Arts
Don't miss the beloved holiday tradition of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker presented by the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and Fairfax Ballet at George Mason University Center for the Arts.
Review: SIR BRYN TERFEL at Kennedy Center
Sometimes it doesn't take much to make a reviewer happy and have an excellent musical experience.
Fazil Say Withdraws From National Symphony Orchestra Program, January 11–13
Fazil Say has withdrawn from the National Symphony Orchestra Program scheduled for January 11-13, 2024.
Washington Master Chorale Presents SWEET WAS THE SONG
On December 10th at 3pm Washington Master Chorale (WMC) will present Sweet was the Song at St.
Interview: Theatre Life with Sir Bryn Terfel
Today’s subject Sir Bryn Terfel is a Grammy, Classical Brit, and Gramophone Award–winning recording artist with a discography encompassing operas of Mozart, Wagner, and Strauss, and more than 15 solo discs including Lieder, American musical theatre, Welsh songs, and sacred repertory.
National Symphony Orchestra To Release Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 2 & 7
The National Symphony Orchestra will release Beethoven Symphonies Nos.
Folger Consort Presents Annual Holiday Concert A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS STORY At St. Mark's Episcopal Church, December 15- 22
Folger's Holiday Concerts in Dec! Enjoy a series of festive concerts at the Folger Shakespeare Library this December.
Christopher O'Riley to Perform Music of Radiohead and J.S. Bach at Kennedy Center on Monday
Celebrated concert pianist Christopher O'Riley will perform his own arrangements of British band and Grammy winner Radiohead followed by Johann Sebastian Bach's iconic Preludes and Fugues, Numbers I though XII, on Monday, Nov.
National Symphony Orchestra With Music Director Gianandrea Noseda To Release Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 6 & 8
The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) and Music Director Gianandrea Noseda will release Beethoven Symphonies Nos.
Pianist Chris O'Riley to Perform Radiohead & Bach at the Kennedy Center in November
Pianist Chris O'Riley performs Radiohead & Bach at Kennedy Center, bridging classical and popular music.
The National Chamber Ensemble Announces 2023-24 Season
The National Chamber Ensemble (NCE) has announced the 2023-2024 season, opening Saturday, November 4, 2023, presenting Diva's Night Out with Schubert at Marymount University's Ballston Center.
Fortas Chamber Music Concerts Announces 2023–2024 Season Opening Performances
Fortas Chamber Music Concerts, led by Artistic Director Jennifer Koh at the John F.
Sharon Isbin to Premiere LeFrak's BAILAMOS with National Symphony on Capitol Lawn in September
Multiple Grammy winner Sharon Isbin will perform the world premiere of Karen LeFrak's Bailamos from her Miami Guitar Concerto with the National Symphony under the direction of Enrico Lopez-Yañez on Sunday Sept 3 at 8pm on the West Lawn of the U.
National Symphony Orchestra to Present Free Annual Labor Day Concert
The National Symphony Orchestra's free annual Labor Day concert will return to the West Lawn of the U.
PostClassical Ensemble Announces 20th Anniversary Season
PostClassical Ensemble has announced its 20th anniversary season.
Review: WHAT'S GOING ON NOW at Kennedy Center
The National Symphony Orchestra’s intent this weekend was to pay tribute to the 50th anniversary of native son Marvin Gaye’s classic “What’s Going On” album, a high water mark for both social commentary and Motown soul.
Library of Congress Acquires Music Manuscripts and Papers of Composer John Adams
The Library of Congress has acquired the music manuscripts and papers of contemporary American composer, conductor and writer John Adams.
National Symphony Orchestra Appoints Eric B. Stillman As Chief Development Officer
National Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Jean Davidson and the Kennedy Center have announced Eric B.
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NYFOS Next: This Now Naked Life The Theater at 150 W 17th Street (11/15-11/15) |
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NYFOS Next: A Perfect Rose: Dorothy Parker Songs The Theater at 150 W 17th Street (9/27-9/27) |
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American Composers Orchestra: Hello, America: We Gather Here at Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall (10/27-10/27) |
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New York Festival of Song: First-Name Basis New York Festival of Song: First-Name Basis (10/20-10/20) |
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Carnegie Hall Presents: Santiago Cañón-Valencia and Victor Santiago Asuncion Carnegie Hall (11/10-11/10) |
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Celebrate Beethoven!: Turning the Key Alice Tully Hall (9/17-9/17) |
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American Composers Orchestra: New Virtuoso: Low End Theory at Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall (3/18-3/18) |
