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The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra to Present ROMANTIC CHOPIN in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2022

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will present Romantic Chopin. Tania Miller conducts Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Chopin's Piano Concerto No.1, featuring Janina Fialkowska at the piano, and Dvorak's Symphony No.8 in a Side-by-Side performance with students from the Rhode Isla...

Watch: Beo String Quartet Releases 'People,' A New Audio Single & Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2022

Watch the music video for Beo String Quartet's 'People' music video. ...

Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church to Present G.F. Handel's MESSIAH
by Blair Ingenthron - December 11, 2022

On Sunday, December 11 at 10 AM ET live, in-person & virtual, Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church will present G. F. Handel's Messiah under to baton of maestro Courtney Carey...

BAX Presents ALUMNIGHT: A Celebration Of BAX's Student Alumni
by A.A. Cristi - December 09, 2022

BAX has announced its first AlumNight Showcase fundraiser event in the BAX Theater on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Co-curated and produced by former BAX students Eleanor Crawford (Alumnus 2017) and Zoe Fruchter (Alumnus 2017), the event will feature seven original performance pieces choreographed, di...

Sarasota Orchestra Young Artists Competition To Offer Expanded Opportunities To Young Musicians
by A.A. Cristi - December 09, 2022

Sarasota Orchestra announced that it will update the format of its Edward and Ida Wilkof Young Artists Competition....

MetLiveArts Presents Machine Dazzle And Catalyst Quartet And A Holiday Concert With Trio Mediæval
by A.A. Cristi - December 09, 2022

This December Trio Mediæval celebrates the holidays at The Met Cloisters and Machine Dazzle and Catalyst Quartet present a theatrical interpretation of Goldberg Variations. ...

CIM Trumpets Student Success After Transformative 2022
by A.A. Cristi - December 09, 2022

The year now ending at CIM was one of transformation. On virtually every front, and always with students as the top priority, CIM in 2022 made dramatic change, setting the pace for everything a world-class conservatory in the modern era needs to be. ...

Broadway & Opera Star N'Kenge Headlines With Houston Symphony For A VERY MERRY POPS Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - December 09, 2022

This holiday season Broadway star, N'Kenge will make her joyous return to the Houston Symphony as featured guest artist for A Very Merry Pops, a three night holiday concert series, led by Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski. ...

Review: Spectacular Soloists at Chamber Music Society--Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, Oboist James Austin Smith and Harpist Bridget Kibbey
by Richard Sasanow - December 09, 2022

This week’s concert of Vivaldi and Handel at the Chamber Music Society (CMS)--with countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, oboist James Austin Smith and harpist Bridget Kibbey--whipped the audience into a frenzy of delight with a combination of arias, sonatas and concertos at Lincoln Center’s Alice ...

Meridian Performances to Present Asiya Korepanova In Concert in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 09, 2022

On February 21, Meridian Performances will present Asiya Korepanova as she does the impossible with her signature tour de force concert of Liszt's 24 Etudes at Merkin Hall....

Watch: Aizuri Quartet And WQXR's AizuriKids Episode 7: 'Friends, Family, & Identity' Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 09, 2022

Watch the GRAMMY-nominated Aizuri Quartet's seventh episode of its critically acclaimed AizuriKids series....

Hong Kong Phil Presents RAINING PETALS – An Orchestral Re-Imagining Floral Princess 65th Anniversary Crossover Creation
by Stephi Wild - December 09, 2022

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) and Utopia Cantonese Opera Workshop join forces to present the spectacular inter-disciplinary production: Raining Petals – An Orchestral Re-Imagining....

Pianist Eva Polgár Will Perform at Carnegie Hall-Weill Recital Hall
by Stephi Wild - December 09, 2022

Hungarian Pianist Éva Polgár will conclude her tour of four key US cities with her program EVOCATION, bringing the spirit of Eastern Europe to American audiences through the compositions of Liszt, Kharitonov, Dubrovay, and Kodály. ...

APAP|NYC+ 2023 Showcases New Class of Emerging Classical Music Stars In Free Performance At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - December 08, 2022

As part of the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) annual conference, APAP|NYC+ 2023, nine exceptional young classical music artists and ensembles will be showcased at a free concert at Carnegie Hall's Weill Hall on Monday, January 16, as part of APAP's Young Performers Career Advanc...

Toronto Symphony Orchestra To Return To Carnegie Hall As Part Of Centennial Tour
by A.A. Cristi - December 08, 2022

As a momentous part of its extended Centennial Celebration, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) will embark on its first tour under the artistic leadership of Music Director Gustavo Gimeno from February 11–14, 2023....

Steven Mackey's CONCERTO FOR CURVED SPACE Premieres In Boston
by A.A. Cristi - December 08, 2022

On January 26-28, Andris Nelsons leads the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the world premiere of Steven Mackey's Concerto for Curved Space, co-commissioned by the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra....

MOLINARI QUARTET'S TWENTIETH AND BEYOND SERIES Returns December 16
by A.A. Cristi - December 08, 2022

To continue its 25th anniversary-season, the Molinari Quartet's Twentieth and Beyond series is hosting its next concert on Friday December 16th at 7:30 pm in the concert Hall of the the Conservatoire de Montréal. The concert was originally scheduled for December 9th but has been rescheduled for th...

Meadowmount School Of Music Announces 2023 Session, June 26 To August 11
by A.A. Cristi - December 08, 2022

Meadowmount School of Music, the summer program for young string players in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, will hold its 79th session June 26 – August 11, 2023....

South Bend Symphony Orchestra to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 'I Have A Dream' Speech With Four Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 08, 2022

The South Bend Symphony Orchestra is partnering with local churches to applaud and commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the cultural significance of African American music, and the sixtieth anniversary of Dr. King's 'I have a Dream' speech in a series titled 'Celebration for a Dream.'...

Cascade Music Collective Awarded King County's Marymoor Park Summer Concert Series - Rebranded As MARYMOOR LIVE
by A.A. Cristi - December 07, 2022

King County Parks has officially awarded the Marymoor Park's Summer Concert Series management, operations, and programming contract to Cascade Music Collective (CMC), ushering in a fresh new administration for the much-loved annual concert series. ...

South Florida Symphony Orchestra's 25th Anniversary Season Continues With A World Premiere And Great Opera Arias
by A.A. Cristi - December 07, 2022

South Florida Symphony Orchestra's (SFSO) 25th anniversary season continues to shine with Shostakovich's Symphony No. 9, the world premiere of Ocklawaha by composer-in-residence John Gottsch, and a selection of great opera arias from Puccini, Verdi, and Lara. ...

Palm Beach Symphony Releases First Recording For the Holidays
by A.A. Cristi - December 07, 2022

Palm Beach Symphony announces the release of its first recording, “Sounds of the Season,” featuring holiday favorites from classical and popular music. The release is available to stream and purchase on all major platforms and is produced by multi-Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning producer C...

Seattle Theatre Group Announces Premiere of the Seattle Pops Orchestra Performing the Iconic Music of John Williams 
by A.A. Cristi - December 07, 2022

Seattle Theater Group (STG), along with Music Director Jack Klitzman, has announced the inaugural performance of the Seattle Pops Orchestra, performing the iconic music of John Williams, March 25, 2023, at the Paramount Theatre. ...

CROSSROADS OF AMERICA: Composer Competition Announced At the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, January 8
by A.A. Cristi - December 07, 2022

Crossroads of America combines Hoosier talent with immersive visuals by Camilla Tassi to create the Symphony's inaugural composer competition! ...

Andrew Clark Joins League of American Orchestras Leadership Team as Vice President, Finance and Administration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 07, 2022

Andrew Clark has joined the League of American Orchestras’ Leadership Team as Vice President, Finance and Administration....

iSING! Suzhou to Present North American Premiere of ECHOES OF ANCIENT TANG POEMS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 07, 2022

In celebration of Lunar New Year, the iSING! Suzhou International Young Artists Festival announced the North American premiere of Echoes of Ancient Tang Poems on Friday, January 6, 2023, at 7:30 PM at the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall in Philadelphia, and Saturday, January 7, at 7:30 PM at Lincoln Ce...

Fred Hersch And Esperanza Spalding Celebrate New Album At NJPAC, January 29
by A.A. Cristi - December 06, 2022

Pianist/composer Fred Hersch and vocalist/bassist/songwriter esperanza spalding (stylized in all lower case) can both be counted among the most acclaimed and inventive artists in modern jazz. The Village Vanguard is the music's most reveredvenue, having played host to countless legendary musicia...

The Warner Theatre To Present The Irish Tenors, March 16
by A.A. Cristi - December 06, 2022

The Warner Theatre is excited to welcome The Irish Tenors to the Oneglia Auditorium on Thursday, March 16 at 8 pm! Tickets are on sale to Warner Theatre supporters Tuesday, December 6 at 10 am, and to the public Friday, December 9 at 10 am....

Morris Choral Society Presents HOLIDAY/FAVORITES Concert This Saturday
by A.A. Cristi - December 06, 2022

The Morris Choral Society celebrates its 49th season with its annual holiday concert entitled 'Holiday/Favorites' on Saturday, December 10, 3:00 PM at the United Methodist Church on the Green in Morristown....

Clarion Choir to Ring In 2023 With Rachmaninoff's Liturgy Of St John Chrysostom
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 06, 2022

The Clarion Choir and conductor Steven Fox will kick off a year-long exploration of Rachmaninoff's complete choral works with a performance of Rachmaninoff's first major choral work, the Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, written in 1911 and a work of great beauty and epic scale....

The Connolly Sisters Bring Holiday Cheer to The Historic Williamsburg Opera House, December 14
by A.A. Cristi - December 05, 2022

With soaring harmonies and family fun, The Connolly Sisters blend their love of Broadway, jazz, and sacred music in this evening of Christmas spirit....

Pasadena Chorale Seeks Student Composers For Its Listening To The Future Program
by A.A. Cristi - December 05, 2022

The Pasadena Chorale has opened the application process for its student-mentor composition program – Listening to the Future, now in its seventh year. The Chorale is looking to accept Pasadena area high school students from ninth through 12th grade to enroll into its Listening to the Future prog...

Review: ISABEL LEONARD and PABLO SÁINZ-VILLEGAS Together at The Conrad in La Jolla
by Ron Bierman - December 05, 2022

Mezzo Isabel Leonard and classical-guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas are stars in their fields. Leonard has sung on two Grammy-winning opera recordings and won a Beverly Sills Artist Award at the Metropolitan Opera--and even guested on Sesame Street. He's garnered 30 international awards, including th...

Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra To Present Opening Concert Of The Season, December 18
by A.A. Cristi - December 05, 2022

Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra (PYAO), a program of the PYO Music Institute, returns to Perelman Theater at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, December 18th, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. for a concert filled with storytelling....

Newark Boys Chorus School To Perform Its Holiday Concert Program 'TIS THE SEASON, December 10
by A.A. Cristi - December 05, 2022

The Newark Boys Chorus School (NBCS) will present its holiday concert program, 'Tis the Season, on December 10th at 5:00pm at Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street in Princeton....

New Hampshire Gay Men's Chorus Plays Holiday Program At Park Theatre This Saturday
by A.A. Cristi - December 05, 2022

The internationally acclaimed New Hampshire Gay Men's Chorus was established in 1998. This nonprofit group of over 25 singers has played extensively in New England and the United States.  They celebrate their 25th year with a special holiday program entitled “Suddenly Silver Bells.” This concer...

Symphony In C to Present FANTASTIC FRENCH Featuring Guest Conductor Noam Aviel And Violinist Stella Chen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 05, 2022

New Jersey-based professional training orchestra Symphony in C will present Fantastic French on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 8:00pm. Held at the Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts in Camden, New Jersey, the concert features Israeli guest conductor Noam Aviel, who will lead the Symphony in an even...

Vallejo Center for the Arts to Present TCHAIKOVSKY'S STAR CROSSED LOVERS in January
by Blair Ingenthron - December 04, 2022

The Vallejo Center for the Arts will present a unique musical offering, Tchaikovsky's Star-Crossed Lovers, at the historic Empress Theatre in Vallejo on Saturday, January 14 at 7:30 p.m....

Interpreta La Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional Obras De Carácter Festivo Y Marcial En El Palacio De Bellas Artes
by Blair Ingenthron - December 04, 2022

La Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional (OSN) de México llevó a cabo con gran éxito la primera sesión de su Programa 11 de la II Temporada de Conciertos 2022, el viernes por la noche en el Palacio de Bellas Artes, en la que dejó sentir un ambiente de celebración y festividad, aderezado con ciertas inf...

Out Today: Natsuki Tamura And Ittetsu Takemura's TAKEMURA, LIGHTNING 
by A.A. Cristi - December 02, 2022

Takemura, Lightning (available December 2 2022 on Bandcamp), is an adrenaline rush of joyful sound. They dive headlong into the music, taking the listener along on a wild journey of exploration. The sounds and ideas come fast and furious as the two challenge one another and push things as far a...




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