The latest news on performances of Classical Music in Washington, DC.
New Orchestra of Washington Announces 10th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - October 26, 2021
On Friday, November 19 New Orchestra of Washington will open their 2021-2022 season at Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ (1 Westmoreland Circle NW, Bethesda, MD) at 7:30pm. ...
National Symphony Orchestra Continues 2021–2022 Classical Season with Three Programs in November
by A.A. Cristi - October 15, 2021
The National Symphony Orchestra continues its Classical series with three subscription concerts this November, featuring works spanning from Bach to Bryce Dessner. A slate of guest conductors, including Simone Young in her NSO debut, lead the Orchestra in these performances. NSO subscriptions are av...
The NSO Announces Concert Series At Capital One Hall In Tysons
by A.A. Cristi - October 12, 2021
The National Symphony Orchestra announced today a collaboration with Capital One Hall that includes a four-concert series at Northern Virginia's newest performing arts venue. Located in Tysons, the state-of-the-arts complex opened earlier this month and already boasts a robust lineup of local arts g...
Photos: New Episodes Of 'One Voice: The Songs We Share' Airing On PBS
by A.A. Cristi - October 11, 2021
The American Pops Orchestra presents two new episodes of 'ONE VOICE: THE SONGS WE SHARE.' The episodes, entitled “Country” and “American Roots,” will be broadcast back to back on Friday, October 29, 2021 (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video App....
National Symphony Orchestra at The Anthem Orchestra Returns for Third Season with Three Concerts Throughout 2021–2022
by A.A. Cristi - October 07, 2021
The National Symphony Orchestra returns to D.C.'s popular entertainment venue, The Anthem, for a third series with three concerts across the 2021–2022 season....
Congressional Chorus Announces A NIGHTMARE ON G STREET Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 05, 2021
Congressional Chorus is BACK with live, in-person concerts, starting with A Nightmare on G Street, a Halloween-themed extravaganza premiering Friday, October 29 and Saturday, October 31....
Cellist Amit Peled to Open Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's Season In New Capital One Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 31, 2021
On Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 8:00pm, acclaimed cellist Amit Peled will open the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's 2021-2022 Season at the brand new Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia. Peled performs Saint-Saëns' Cello Concerto No. 1 in the highly-anticipated grand opening concert conducted by ...
F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music at Old Dominion University Appoints Dr. Emily Ondracek-Peterson as Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 24, 2021
After an extensive national search, the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music at Old Dominion University has appointed Dr. Emily Ondracek-Peterson as its first Executive Director....
National Symphony Orchestra's IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD Returns This September
by A.A. Cristi - August 23, 2021
Across three weeks in September, musicians of the National Symphony Orchestra will perform free events within the uptown D.C. neighborhoods of Ward 4, Takoma Park, and downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, as part of 11th edition of the Orchestra's nationally recognized In Your Neighborhood program....
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 29, 2021
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center has announced an exciting 2021-22 season of intimate concerts, live and with an in-person audience, in the Rose Studio: New Milestones, Rose Studio Concerts and The Art of the Recital, as well as a new season of its popular lecture series Inside Chamber ...
Naumburg Concerts Concerts Continue Summer Season Central Park New York
by A.A. Cristi - July 01, 2021
The Naumburg Orchestral Concerts continues its 116th Season at the newly renovated Bandshell. All concerts will take place at 7:30 PM at the Naumburg Bandshell....
Evgeny Kissin, Joshua Bell and Steven Isserlis Home Delivery Plus Performance Announces Rescheduled August Date
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 01, 2021
Washington Performing Arts announced today that the Home Delivery Plus performance by the trio of pianist Evgeny Kissin, violinist Joshua Bell, and cellist Steven Isserlis has been rescheduled for August 13–19. This performance was postponed from its original May streaming dates....
Congressional Chorus Appoints New Leadership
by A.A. Cristi - June 28, 2021
American-Prize winner Allan Laiño has been tapped to helm the Chorus as their fourth Artistic Director. As a Filipino-American with wide-ranging musical influences, he aims to reshape the landscape of American choral artistry by creating an environment where all voices can flourish. ...
Wolf Trap Announces Additional Full Capacity Performances For August And September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 23, 2021
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has announced additional full capacity live music performances to take place this summer at the Filene Center. These performances are in addition to the previously announced celebrations surrounding Wolf Trap's 50th Anniversary Season....
National Symphony Orchestra Announces Classical Programming for 2021-2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2021
The National Symphony Orchestra has announced classical programming for the 2021–2022 season, its fifth season under the artistic leadership of Gianandrea Noseda. NSO Classical subscriptions for the 2021–2022 season are now available here or by calling (202) 416-8500....
Kennedy Center Announces 2021-2022 Fortas Chamber Music Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2021
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced programming for the 2021–2022 season of Fortas Chamber Music Concerts, the series’s 40th season and 25th under the leadership of artistic director and pianist Joseph Kalichstein....
VIDEO: Noseda and the NSO Perform 'String Serenade' Classical Concert
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2021
The program includes Jessie Montgomery - Banner, Mozart - Eine kleine Nachtmusik (“A Little Night Music”), and Tchaikovsky - Serenade for Strings....
Photo Flash: See Jessie Mueller, Michelle Williams and More in ONE VOICE: THE SONGS WE SHARE, Airing On PBS
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2021
The “Broadway” episode features show tunes recorded by the Rat Pack, Johnny Mathis and other chart-topping artists, as well as musical theater songs that have become anthems outside of the theater and given a broader voice to our changing society. ...
VIDEO: National Symphony Musicians Perform Live At Kreeger Museum - Tune In At 6 PM!
by Alan Henry - May 14, 2021
Members of the National Symphony Orchestra perform Maurice Ravel's String Quartet in F Major at The Kreeger Museum in Washington, D.C. Tune in at 6 PM ET for the performance!...
Classical Movements Presents CHORAL ESCAPES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2021
Classical Movements is introducing Choral Escapes, a brand-new touring program for lovers of choral music. Participants can escape to a beautiful location in the United States and spend a week working with a renowned choral conductor on a hand-picked program of music, including several world premie...
Semi-Finalists in Menuhin Competition Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 06, 2021
The first-ever virtual Menuhin Competition, the world’s leading international competition for young violinists, begins on May 14, with a live concert by the Richmond Symphony in the 2021 Competition’s host city, Richmond VA....
Photo Flash: First Look At WE ARE FAMILY: SONGS OF HOPE AND UNITY, Airing on PBS
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2021
The American Pops Orchestra presents WE ARE FAMILY: SONGS OF HOPE AND UNITY, which will be broadcast on Friday, May 14, 2021 (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video App. ...