Alisa Weilerstein

New Jersey Symphony Appoints Gaetan Le Divelec as VP of Artistic Planning
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026

New Jersey Symphony appointed Gaetan Le Divelec as Vice President of Artistic Planning & Operations. Le Divelec joins from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra with 35 years of classical music experience.

Boston Philharmonic Orchestra to Present Schubert and Bruckner
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026

Conductor Benjamin Zander leads the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra in Schubert's Unfinished Symphony and Bruckner's Symphony No. 5 at Symphony Hall, with a pre-concert talk.

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein to Give Recitals as BSO Artist in Residence
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2026

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein will perform recitals at The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul in Boston and MIT's Thomas Tull Concert Hall in Cambridge as part of her 2026–27 residency with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

ARIEL QUARTET Completes Beethoven String Quartet Cycle Vol. 3
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026

The Ariel Quartet released the third volume of its complete Beethoven string quartets recording on Orchid Classics, concluding a cycle spanning three volumes. A special box set honoring Beethoven's legacy will follow.

San Francisco Conservatory to Expand Creative Incubator Model
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2026

SFCM's 2026–27 season integrates artist residencies, professional internships, and side-by-side performances through its Global Creative Alliance, which includes Askonas Holt and Pentatone.

Palm Beach Symphony Reports Record Assets in Impact Report
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2026

Palm Beach Symphony's 2025-2026 season impact report documents the orchestra's strongest financial position in its 52-year history, with total assets exceeding $4.6 million and educational outreach expanding dramatically.

Boston Philharmonic to Open Final Season with Beethoven, Weber, Brahms
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026

Benjamin Zander will lead the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra at Symphony Hall in works by Weber, Beethoven, and Brahms, featuring violinist Guy Braunstein, to open the ensemble's 48th and final season.

Boston Philharmonic Orchestra to Open Final Season at Symphony Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026

Benjamin Zander will lead the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra in works by Weber, Beethoven, and Brahms, featuring violinist Guy Braunstein, in the ensemble's 48th and final season.

Conductor James Gaffigan Reveals 2026-2027 Season Highlights
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026

Conductor James Gaffigan will begin his fourth season as General Music Director of Komische Oper Berlin while launching his tenure as Music Director Designate of Houston Grand Opera with Floyd's SUSANNAH.

Boston Philharmonic Orchestra to Present Final Season at Symphony Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026

The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra announced its 48th and final season, led by Benjamin Zander, with four BPO programs and three Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra concerts at Symphony Hall.

Boston Philharmonic to Present Final Season at Symphony Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026

The Boston Philharmonic will close its 48th season with four orchestra programs and three youth orchestra programs at Symphony Hall, all led by Benjamin Zander.

ARIEL QUARTET to Complete Beethoven Cycle on Orchid Classics
by Joshua Wright - Aug 4, 2026

ARIEL QUARTET will release the third volume of its complete Beethoven string quartet cycle on Orchid Classics, ahead of a box set marking the composer's 200th anniversary.

Interview: Inon Barnatan of LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY'S SUMMERFEST at The Conrad
by Ron Bierman - Aug 4, 2026

Inon Barnatan became music director of La Jolla Music Society’s annual SummerFest chamber-music festival in 2018. This year, on its 40th anniversary, the celebration’s theme is “Making History.” More than 100 artists are participating in a month of 21 adventurous concerts. Born in Tel Aviv, the pianist began playing on his own at the age of three. Half a year later his parents realized he had perfect pitch and was likely to respond well to lessons. From his youthful point of view, it probably didn’t hurt that his first teacher rewarded him with chocolates. As he progressed, he studied at Tel Aviv University before moving to London at the age of 16 to study at the Royal Academy of Music with Maria Curcio, a student of Artur Schnabel. The late Leon Fleisher was also an influential teacher and mentor. The versatile musician, “One of the most admired pianists of his generation” (The New York Times) performs with the world’s finest orchestras and in recitals of solo and chamber music.  His most recent recording is a set of Brahms Cello Sonatas with Alisa Weilerstein. I met with Barnatan via Zoom to discuss the festival, how he approached its programming, and his career as a soloist.

Single Tickets on Sale This Week for The Boston Symphony Orchestra's 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026

The Boston Symphony Orchestra will open single ticket sales for its upcoming subscription season, featuring Andris Nelsons' final season as music director and guest artist Yo-Yo Ma.

Mandy Gonzalez, Nobuntu and More Set for Caramoor 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts will present its upcoming Rosen House Concert Series, featuring 21 performances spanning classical, jazz, folk, and global music, plus a new Juilliard Extension collaboration.

Carnegie Hall's National Youth Orchestra of the USA Will Tour Europe Following July Carnegie Hall Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026

Nearly 100 of the nation's top young musicians will come together this summer as members of the 2026 National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA), presented by Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute.

Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson and More to be Featured in Aspen Music Festival & School 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026

The Aspen Music Festival and School's eight-week summer season, titled 'For All,' will feature world and Colorado premieres, a fully staged opera, and guest appearances by Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson and more.

ALL THE MUSIC IN THE WORLD Documentary on Emanuel Ax to Have World Premiere at Mahaiwe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2026

A documentary on pianist Emanuel Ax, featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, and John Williams, will have its co-world premiere at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, followed by a talkback with Ax and director Joseph Levy.

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center to Name 2027-2030 Bowers Program Artists
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center announced 12 individual artists and one ensemble selected for its competitive Bowers Program, a three-season residency chosen from 192 international candidates.

San Francisco Symphony Reveals 2026–27 Season, Featuring 26 Guest Conductors and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026

The San Francisco Symphony has revealed details of the Orchestra’s 115th season. The 2026–27 season features 26 guest conductors, including five making their Orchestral Series debuts, alongside a lineup of returning and debuting guest artists.