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Hoff-Barthelson Music School To Host Suzuki Violin Summer Playdowns Thursdays In July


by A.A. Cristi - June 15, 2021

Hoff-Barthelson Music School invites Suzuki violin students in Books 1-4 to join us on Thursdays in July from 5:00-6:00 pm for our Suzuki Summer Playdowns! Each Summer Playdown includes 45-minutes of playing together in-person and 15-minutes of social time. Students who have advanced beyond Book 4 m...

New York Philharmonic Announces 2021–22 Season


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 15, 2021

The New York Philharmonic has announced its 2021–22 season, marking the Orchestra’s long-awaited return to subscription performances following an 18-month period of cancellations due to the pandemic. For the first time in modern history the Philharmonic will be performing outside its home for ...

American Composers Orchestra Presents two Composer Spotlights on Toulmin Orchestral Commissions Program


by Stephi Wild - June 15, 2021

On Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 6pm, ACO will host an online Listening Party via Zoom with ACO Artistic Director Derek Bermel and special guest composers John Adams, Laurie Anderson, Eugene Moye, and Melinda Wagner. ...

A BACH KEYBOARD EXTRAVAGANZA Celebrates 300th Anniversary From Coast To Coast


by A.A. Cristi - June 14, 2021

Ars Lyrica Houston’s harpsichordist and conductor Matthew Dirst collaborates with The Baroque Music Festival, Corona del Mar and The San Francisco Early Music Society (co-presenter) to offer an immersive concert experience to an international audience through an online program. ...

Live Bard Music Festival Explores NADIA BOULANGER & HER WORLD


by A.A. Cristi - June 14, 2021

The Bard Music Festival returns for its 31st season this August, with a rare and intensive two-week exploration of “Nadia Boulanger and Her World.” In twelve themed concert programs, performed live with limited in-person audiences, Bard examines Nadia Boulanger (1887–1979), the pioneering Pari...

Oakland Symphony Announces Michael Morgan's 30th Anniversary Celebration Season


by A.A. Cristi - June 14, 2021

The Oakland Symphony announces its 2021-2002 concert season that will celebrate the 30-year-anniversary of Conductor and Music Director Michael Morgan leading. The season will run October 15, 2021 to May 20, 2022 and will present eight performances at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, CA. Since 1991...

National Youth Orchestra of Canada Presents 2021 Season 'Metamorphosis'


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2021

NYO Canada is introducing a varied, flexible, and innovative online training institute. The exceptional program makes this season a true Metamorphosis, as today’s best young instrumentalists prepare to meet the future....

San Diego Symphony Presents TO THE EARTH FESTIVAL


by A.A. Cristi - June 11, 2021

The San Diego Symphony's 'To The Earth' festival takes place June 16 - 25. ...

Kitt Wakeley's SYMPHONY OF SINNERS AND SAINTS Hits #1 on Billboard's Classical and Classical Crossover Charts


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 11, 2021

Multi-award-winning producer/composer Kitt Wakeley celebrates his latest album, “Symphony of Sinners and Saints,” hitting #1 on Billboard’s “Classical” and “Classical Crossover” charts. The album, which was released on May 21, features three singles that also hit #1 on Billboard...

JAMES TAYLOR: CELEBRATING AN AMERICAN STANDARD to be Presented by Live with Carnegie Hall


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 11, 2021

On July 1 at 7:30 p.m. Live with Carnegie Hall will present James Taylor: Celebrating an American Standard, featuring a never-before-seen stream of a one-night-only historic performance curated by the renowned singer/songwriter in April 2011 to mark Carnegie Hall’s 120th anniversary, kicking of...

Michael Chioldi of TOSCA at St. Paul's Cathedral


by Erica Miner - June 11, 2021

The New York City-based award-winning baritone and Pittsburgh, PA, native specializes in dramatic roles of Verdi, Puccini, and Strauss...

Violinist Francisco Salazar And Pianist Max Lifchitz Will Perform Virtual 'Hommages' Next Week


by Stephi Wild - June 11, 2021

Violinist Francisco Salazar and pianist Max Lifchitz welcome the arrival of summer performing works that reimagine music from the past. The concert will be streamed live through the National Opera Center YouTube channel....

Michael Christie and New West Symphony Present America The Melting Pot


by A.A. Cristi - June 10, 2021

New West Symphony, with Grammy-winning conductor Michael Christie as Artistic and Music Director, continues its 2020-21 groundbreaking and reimagined season of “Global Sounds, Local Cultures” with America the Melting Pot....

The Cathedral Of St. John The Divine Presents TUESDAYS AT 6: RAYMOND NAGEM


by A.A. Cristi - June 10, 2021

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the difficulties of presenting in-person concerts, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine has launched a weekly series of online music recitals, Tuesdays at 6, on the Cathedral's Facebook page and YouTube channel. ...

Oakland University Community Music Offering Virtual and In-Person Summer Camps


by A.A. Cristi - June 10, 2021

From Shakespeare on Zoom to the history of jazz, Oakland University Community Music's Virtual and In-Person Summer Camps will offer something for everyone....

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Returns To LOT OF STRINGS Festival, Sunday, June 20


by A.A. Cristi - June 10, 2021

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, the multi-Grammy Award-winning ensemble, continues its collaboration with the Morris Museum's Lot of Strings Festival with this last of three concerts in 2021....

VIDEO: Jessica Vosk Hosts New York Philharmonic at Bryant Park


by Alan Henry - June 10, 2021

Watch below the festive and varied kick-off of Bryant Park’s Picnic Performances treats New Yorkers to music by past masters — including the Classical era’s Mozart and Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges — and American sounds, including an uplifting piece by Philharmonic Very Young C...

Columbus Symphony's SUMMER NIGHT MUSIC Neighborhood Concert Series Returns In 2021


by Stephi Wild - June 10, 2021

The Columbus Symphony today announced the classical concert lineup for the 2021 Summer Night Music Neighborhood Concert Series. Started in 2017 as a way to take classical music out to central Ohio communities, the series provides a relaxed, local setting to enjoy symphonic music with friends and nei...

Las Vegas Philharmonic Announces 21/22 Season On Sale Now


by A.A. Cristi - June 09, 2021

Las Vegas Philharmonic and Music Director Donato Cabrera have announced the 2021-22 concert season, and a return to Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts for the first time since they presented a concert featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons on March 7, 2020. ...

The Philly POPS Takes The Stage For Three Performances In The Annual Wawa Welcome America Festival


by A.A. Cristi - June 09, 2021

The Philly POPS will celebrate Independence Day and the return of live music with three performances during the annual Wawa Welcome America Festival, including POPS on Independence at the Mann with Tony- and GRAMMY-nominated Broadway artist Josh Henry, POPS at the Celebration of Freedom, and the Waw...

Colorado Music Festival, with Music Director Peter Oundjian, Begins Summer Concert Season in Boulder on July 1


by A.A. Cristi - June 09, 2021

Colorado Music Festival presents its summer concert season from July 1 through August 7 at Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder, CO, under the direction of Music Director Peter Oundjian. The Festival offers 22 diverse performances of orchestral and chamber music by the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra...

Colorado Music Festival Begins Summer Concert Season July 1


by A.A. Cristi - June 09, 2021

​​​​​​​Colorado Music Festival presents its summer concert season from July 1 through August 7 at Chautauqua Auditorium (900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, CO), offering 22 diverse performances of orchestral and chamber music by the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra and guest artists, alongsid...

Plano Symphony Orchestra Announces Board Of Directors For 2021-2022


by A.A. Cristi - June 09, 2021

Robert A. Reed, Executive Director of the Plano Symphony Orchestra, announced today that, at the PSO Annual Meeting held on June 6, 2021, the Board unanimously elected Marion Brockette as President as well as approved the returning and new board members and a new slate of officers. The Board voted t...

Boston Baroque Announces 2021-2022 Season


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 09, 2021

Boston Baroque has announced a 2021-2022 Season with both in-person and virtual concerts and events. Boston Baroque’s five-concert series will be presented exclusively from the 5,000 square foot GBH Calderwood Studio, where live audiences on site and virtual audiences around the world will be wel...

Columbus Symphony to Present Special Performance of PATRIOTIC POPS for Healthcare Workers, First Responders & Veterans


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 09, 2021

In recognition and appreciation for their service and sacrifice, the Columbus Symphony and Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz will present a special free performance of Patriotic Pops on Friday, June 25, for healthcare workers, first responders, active members of the military, and veterans only...

Chicago Philharmonic and Adrian Dunn Present REDEMPTION


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 09, 2021

The Chicago Philharmonic has announced a first-ever collaboration with critically acclaimed multi-genre musical artist and social justice advocate Adrian Dunn for a performance of Redemption to be streamed exclusively via Harris Theatre’s “HT Virtual Stage” from June 29 – August 27....

Los Angeles Philharmonic Releases 'Gustav Mahler – Symphony No. 8'


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 09, 2021

Gustav Mahler’s mighty Eighth Symphony spans a universe of emotions, channelled through everything from passages of intimate reflection to overwhelming outbursts of choral and orchestral sound....

Boyd Meets Girl Announces Collaboration With Guilherme Andreas for GatherNYC at Morris-Jumel Mansion


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 09, 2021

Boyd Meets Girl, the duo of Australian guitarist Rupert Boyd and American cellist Laura Metcalf, will present a concert on their own weekly Sunday series, GatherNYC, on June 13 at the historic Morris-Jumel Mansion in upper Manhattan....

JAZZ, EQUITY, AND BRAIN HEALTH Live Virtual Event Announced June 15


by A.A. Cristi - June 08, 2021

Music, science and social justice will converge in ‘Jazz, Equity and Brain Health,’ the latest offering from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), UC San Francisco Memory and Aging Center (UCSF MAC) and Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), in collaboration with the Alzheimer’...

Students Raise Money For Children's Hospital of Philadelphia By Playing Steinway Concert Grand Pianos


by A.A. Cristi - June 08, 2021

For the past eight years, multi-award-winning piano teacher Ingrid Clarfield has held piano recitals that had a fundraising component. ...

Napa's Bouchaine Vineyards Launches Seasonal Virtual Wine Tastings in Partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 08, 2021

World class symphonic music meets vibrant Napa Valley wines with Bouchaine Vineyards’ new musical series in partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra. With the debut on June 19 at 4 p.m., this event will be the first in a series of seasonal wine and music pairings....

The Harry Potter Film Concert Series Returns With HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 1 in Concert


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 08, 2021

The Harry Potter Film Concert Series will return to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 in Concert, the second to last film in the Harry Potter series. ...

BWW Previews: JOSHUA BELL at Tarrytown Music Hall On June 9th, 2021


by Peter Danish - June 08, 2021

'Rock star' classical violinist Joshua Bell will be performing live at the Tarrytown Music Hall on 6/9/21, accompanied by Peter Dugan Piano. A rare opportunity to experience a world class performance in an intimate setting!...

Laura Benanti, Capathia Jenkins & Norm Lewis and More Announced for 2021-2022 New York Pops Season at Carnegie Hall


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 08, 2021

The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, today announced its 2021-2022 season of performances in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall....

Boston Symphony Orchestra and Andris Nelsons Announce Two Concerts at Carnegie Hall in March 2022


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 08, 2021

As part of Carnegie Hall’s 2021–22 season, the Boston Symphony Orchestra will perform two programs on March 14 and 15, 2022, led by Andris Nelsons. These programs will also be featured in the BSO’s 2021–22 season at Symphony Hall in Boston. Mr. Nelsons and the BSO will announce complete deta...

Carnegie Hall to Reopen in October; Jessica Vosk With Kristin Chenoweth, Jon Batiste & More to Headline 2021-2022 Season


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 08, 2021

Carnegie Hall today announced programming for its 2021–2022 season, sharing plans to reopen its landmark concert venue to the general public in October 2021. The new season will consist of more than 100 performances presented on Carnegie Hall’s three stages and across New York City....

Jazzmobile's Summerfest 2021 Kicks Off July 7, Including Award-Winning Film & Performance By Questlove


by A.A. Cristi - June 07, 2021

Jazzmobile’s much-anticipated return –  with (limited) audiences promises to be another outstanding year of high-quality performances by world class performers that will fill New York’s cultural landscape with jazz in all of its forms, including straight-ahead, swing, blues, Latin, Afro-Cuban...

Musicians For Social Equity Launch Mentorship Program For Musicians Of Color


by A.A. Cristi - June 07, 2021

Non-Profit organization Musicians United for Social Equity today announced two initiatives as part of their inaugural Mentorship Program. These initiatives are the first of many ongoing opportunities MUSE will be creating to ensure a more equitable pipeline is available to all current and future th...

VIDEO: Roberta Gumbel Performs 'Beautiful Brown Boy' From DWB (DRIVING WHILE BLACK)


by A.A. Cristi - June 07, 2021

See the newly released video for 'My Beautiful Brown Boy' from dwb (driving while black)....

BWW Review: LA VOIX HUMAINE Opens At Saint Louis Opera Theatre


by Steve Callahan - June 07, 2021

Alone on stage. Alone, alone and desperate. Alone forever. Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and that courageous soprano Patricia Racette bring us Francis Poulenc’s one-act opera LA VOIX HUMAINE. It’s a solo piece, a true tour de force for the singer. And Ms. Racette carries it off magnificently...




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