The latest news on performances of Classical Music in Classical Music.
Reissued Recording of The Music of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges Out June 18
by A.A. Cristi - May 05, 2021
On June 18, 2021, Tafelmusik will reissue its 2003 landmark recording devoted to the music of Joseph Bologne, the influential Black 18th century composer. With the goal of properly centering the composer's achievements, the digital audio release will be reissued under a new title, The Music of Jose...
Composers Concordance Presents TIN PAN ALLEGIANCES
by A.A. Cristi - May 05, 2021
Composers Concordance presents Tin Pan Allegiances on Saturday, May 15th at 6pm at Michiko Studios in New York City. The concert commemorates and pays tribute to NYC's Tin Pan Alley, where publishers of zillions of popular songs had their offices. Songwriters associated with Tin Pan Alley included G...
Violinist Francisco Fullana's Second Solo CD BACH'S LONG SHADOW to be Released
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 05, 2021
Award-winning Spanish-born violinist Francisco Fullana will release his second solo album for Orchid Classics this May 28, 2021. Titled Bach’s Long Shadow, the recording is an intimate look into the impact and influence of Bach’s work over a 300-year span and Fullana’s personal journey as a...
VIDEO: LA Opera Happy Hour With Jacob Ingbar
by Alan Henry - May 05, 2021
LA Opera Associate Chorus Master Jeremy Frank is back with an all-new episode of 'Opera Happy Hour.' Pour yourself something fancy (or cheap, that works too) and settle in for a fun-filled adventure as Jeremy shares his wealth of opera knowledge. ...
Josh Groban Joins Lineup of YPC's Virtual Gala Benefit Concert, May 10
by A.A. Cristi - May 04, 2021
The world-renowned Young People's Chorus of New York City has announced that Grammy, Tony and Emmy Award-nominated singer, songwriter and actor Josh Groban has joined the line-up of performers slated to appear at its 2021 Virtual Gala....
Hoff-Barthelson Music School Students to Perform World Premiere at Annual Festival for Contemporary Music
by A.A. Cristi - May 04, 2021
Hoff-Barthelson Music School's Annual Festival of Contemporary Music takes place online via Zoom beginning Wednesday, May 12, 2021, through Sunday, May 16, 2021, and will include a world premiere commissioned by the School. ...
American Classical Orchestra Offers Free Digital Events This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - May 04, 2021
American Classical Orchestra, New York City’s foremost period instrument orchestra, rolls out a range of free digital activities from May through July, beginning on May 6 with a livestreamed program featuring Beethoven’s Clarinet Trio as part of Gotham Early Music Scene’s popular Midtown Conce...
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale Appoints Davóne Tines First Creative Partner
by A.A. Cristi - May 04, 2021
On the heels of its Tarik O'Regan Composer-in-Residence announcement which breaks new ground in the early music world, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale takes another bold step into the future with the appointment of bass-baritone DAVÓNE TINES as the organization's first-ever Creative P...
Boston Pops to Presents Mother's Day Tribute Beginning May 6
by A.A. Cristi - May 04, 2021
For the first time in its 136-year history, the Boston Pops, under the direction of Keith Lockhart, presents its first-ever all-online spring season in lieu of its traditional live concerts at Symphony Hall, beginning on May 6 with the first of six weekly concert streams distributed through the stre...
Cecilia Chorus Music Director Mark Shapiro Leads STAYCATION: LONDON!
by A.A. Cristi - May 04, 2021
The Cecilia Chorus of New York presents Staycation: London!, a Zoom Singposium celebrating composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, on May 17 @ 7:30 PM EDT. The event is open to everyone. ...
The Philly POPS Returns to Live Performance with an Audience for 2021 Memorial Day Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 04, 2021
The Philly POPS announced today that Memorial Salute — Philadelphia’s only concert in honor of Memorial Day — will take the stage at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts on May 29, 2021 at 7 p.m....
S.E.M. Ensemble to Present Three Live Concerts in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 04, 2021
The S.E.M. Ensemble, directed by Petr Kotik, will perform an in-person mini-tour across Brooklyn and Manhattan on May 16th, 19th and 20th. Since each concert will have limited seating in accordance with current COVID-19 guidelines, the ensemble will offer the same program three times to reach an au...
The New York Choral Society Ends Virtual Season With Gala and World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 04, 2021
The New York Choral Society is celebrating their virtual Spring season on a high note on May 11, 2021 with a Gala of special musical guests and the world premiere of Jennifer Higdon’s Invitation to Love....
New York Philharmonic Announces Programming for First Week of NY Phil Bandwagon 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 04, 2021
NY Phil Bandwagon 2 will begin this weekend at Domino Park in Brooklyn. Programmed in collaboration with Bandwagon 2 partner El Puente, the three-day festival celebrating Mother’s Day and Mother Earth takes place from a customized 20-foot shipping container and is hosted by Los Sures civic lead...
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Announces Return to Alice Tully Hall for 2021-22 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 04, 2021
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center has announced its long-awaited return to live concerts in Alice Tully Hall for the 2021-2022 Season with 30 concerts, comprising more than 94 unique works, 14 of which have never before been presented by CMS on the Alice Tully Hall stage....
Baryshnikov Art Center And Tippet Rise to Co-Present The Aizuri Quartet In Two Digital Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 04, 2021
Baryshnikov Arts Center and Tippet Rise Art Center will co-present the Aizuri Quartet in two digital concerts premiering on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 3PM MT/5PM ET and Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 3PM MT/5PM ET....
Juan Perez Floristan Wins The 2021 Rubinstein Piano Competition
by Stephi Wild - May 04, 2021
Juan Perez Floristan from Spain is the winner of the Rubinstein Piano Competition, which culminated today (Monday, May 3) at the Tel Aviv Charles Bronfman Auditorium (home of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, which played in today's finals). A total of six competitors, from the initial 32, had m...
The Harlem Chamber Players Commemorate 100th Anniversary Of The Tulsa Race Massacre With Streamed Juneteenth Concert
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2021
The Harlem Chamber Players announce Pity These Ashes: Tulsa 1921-2021, an online concert program on Juneteenth, to be held on June 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM, in partnership with The Greene Space at WQXR and WNYC, Harlem Stage, and the Harlem School of the Arts. ...
Telegraph Quartet Performs Music By Beethoven And Brahms On Virtual Performances
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2021
Beginning on Saturday, May 22, 2021 the Telegraph Quartet (Eric Chin and Joseph Maile, violins; Pei-Ling Lin, viola; Jeremiah Shaw, cello) is presented in a virtual performance by Music in Corrales. ...
Junior American Traditions Vocal Competition Winners Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2021
Yesterday, the American Traditions Vocal Competition celebrated the vocal talent of Savannah's youth with its second annual Junior ATC. ...
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Announces National Young Artist Concerto Competition
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2021
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra begins its 27th Annual Young Artist Concerto Competition with a National Call for Entries, announced today by VSO Executive Director Dr. Igor Shakhman. Based in Vancouver, WA and now in its 42nd season, the VSO has been a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest's art...
Bronx Arts Ensemble Presents Chamber Music Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2021
BAE celebrates National Chamber Music Month with members of the Bronx Arts Ensemble Woodwind Quintet and String Quartet. ...
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. ...
VIDEO: NSO @ Home With Kreisler, Duruflé, Ysaÿe and More!
by Alan Henry - May 03, 2021
This week's broadcast features NSO Concertmaster Nurit Bar-Josef, NSO Principal Second Violinist Marissa Regni (as performer and host!), NSO Principal Violist Daniel Foster, KCOHO Principal Flutist Adria Sternstein Foster and Pianists Lisa Emenheiser and Sophia Kim Cook....
Self-Isolation Choir To Premiere RSCM Music Sunday Anthem
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2021
The Self-Isolation Choir is partnering The Royal School of Church Music to perform the world premiere of its 2021 Music Sunday anthem, God Of All Creation by Chris Totney....
DACAMERA Announces Tyshawn Sorey Commission with Rothko Chapel, Premiering February 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2021
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Houston’s Rothko Chapel, DACAMERA and Rothko Chapel have commissioned boundary-breaking composer Tyshawn Sorey to create a new work inspired by the Chapel. In turn, Sorey drew inspiration from Morton Feldman’s 20th-century masterpiece, Rothko Chapel, whi...
2021 Blossom Music Festival Individual Tickets on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2021
Individual tickets for The Cleveland Orchestra’s 2021 Blossom Music Festival season are on sale today. With the addition of a performance on July 4, twelve concerts are part of the 2021 Blossom Music Festival, which runs from Fourth of July through Labor Day weekends at the Orchestra’s scenic...
New England Conservatory Announces 2021 Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipients for its 150th Commencement
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2021
New England Conservatory announces gospel and soul singer Mavis Staples as its 150th annual commencement speaker at its commencement exercises on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. ET. ...
Jazzmobile Celebrates International Jazz Day With Virtual Presentation Of Keep The Music Playing
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2021
Jazzmobile's community concert “Keep The Music Playing” is back with nearly 60 stellar Jazz musicians who are donating their performance to support Jazzmobile, and its performance & education programs! ...
Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Announces 2021/2022 Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2021
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School presents its extraordinary 2021-2022 Season at The VETS, programmed by Artistic Advisor and Conductor Bramwell Tovey. “We have an exceptional new season in store for you featuring several amazing guest artists such as mezzo-soprano Susan...
The Soraya Names Rising Classical Music Star As Its New Artist In Residence
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2021
One of the most promising new stars of classical music, Etienne Gara, violinist, and founder and artistic director of Delirium Musicum, has been named Soraya's next Artist in Residence. ...
Eight Finalists Announced In CMIM Piano Edition
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2021
Concours Musical International de Montréal has announced the names of the eight pianists who will participate in the Final Round of its 19th edition. ...
Violinist Retiree From Los Angeles Philharmonic Joins PYO Music Institute Faculty
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2021
Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute will welcome violinist Mitchell Newman, who recently retired from the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He has joined the faculty of Prysm Strings and is working closely with its director, Gloria dePasquale, a cellist with the Philadelphia Orchestra. This talente...
NJSO Chamber Players Perform Works By Florence Price On May 6
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2021
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players perform pathbreaking Black composer Florence Price's revelatory Five Folksongs in Counterpoint and String Quartet in G Major in a special virtual performance, part of ONEcomposer's yearlong celebration of Price. ...
VIDEO: This Is Your Space: NSO Young People's Concert 2021
by Alan Henry - April 30, 2021
This 36-minute video includes narrated poetry by Kwame Alexander and seven classical music pieces performed by musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO). The musicians perform in a number of spaces around the Kennedy Center and the REACH, including the River Pavilion, the Grand Foyer, the...
VIDEO: NY Philharmonic Prepares For Bandwagon Concerts
by Alan Henry - April 30, 2021
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the process of building the shipping container that will serve as the stage for NY Phil Bandwagon 2 festivals across New York City....
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine Presents TUESDAYS AT 6 With Raymond Nagem
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 30, 2021
This week, Associate Music Director Raymond Nagem will perform music by Heinrich Scheidemann, Johann Sebastian Bach, Paul Hindemith, and Margaretha Christina de Jong. ...
October Project Puts Out Call For Singers for Virtual Choir of Their Song 'Return To Me'
by A.A. Cristi - April 29, 2021
October Project is looking for singers to join in and sing on their next virtual choir! ...
BWW Review: BRYAN HYMEL RECITAL FOR ARIZONA OPERA AND TUCSON DESERT SONG FESTIVAL
by Maria Nockin - April 29, 2021
On April 28, 2021, Arizona Opera, in partnership with Tucson Desert Song Festival, presented an online recital by dramatic tenor Bryan Hymel and pianist Michael Borowitz. They opened their streamed recital with the lyrical aria, 'Ombra mai fu” from Handel’s opera Xerxes. Sung by Xerxes I of Pers...
Pacific Symphony Presents LA TRAVIATA Reimagined
by A.A. Cristi - April 29, 2021
How do you stage an opera that's a love story without the characters making any physical contact? That was stage director Robert Neu's challenge when Carl St.Clair contacted him last winter about collaborating on a production of Verdi's “La Traviata” that takes into account the complicated covid...
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