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Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Music

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Dover Quartet, Raphaël Feuillâtre, Vijay Gupta & More Set for Chamber Music Northwest 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2026

Chamber Music Northwest will present six concerts across five Portland venues, featuring the DOVER QUARTET, guitarist Raphaël Feuillâtre, and a new Protégé Recital Series with rising alumni artists.
Princess Nokia, SWAN LAKE and More Set for Lehman Center For The Performing Arts 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2026

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts revealed its 2026-27 season, featuring Princess Nokia's venue debut alongside concerts by Ginuwine, Aida Cuevas, and family programming in the Bronx.
Violinist Jiyuan Yang Explores Memory, Sound and Storytelling in Vestige
by Team BWW - Aug 27, 2026

For violinist Jiyuan Yang, recording Vestige became less about capturing a perfect take than finding a sound that felt right. Released by Manus Label on July 3, 2026, Vestige brings together Fritz Kreisler’s Liebesleid, Astor Piazzolla’s Oblivion, and Jules Massenet’s Méditation from Thaïs. Pianist Piaoru Li joins Yang on the recording, while Mingfu Han, head of Manus Label, served as producer and provided artistic direction for the project.
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts Reveals 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts announced its upcoming season, featuring Princess Nokia, Ginuwine, La India, Aida Cuevas, Flor de Toloache and the United European Ballet Company in the Bronx.
THREE SHORT BALLETS to Bring Northern Ballet Back to Linbury Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2026

Northern Ballet will return to the Linbury Theatre with a triple bill featuring a world premiere by Tiler Peck, a revival of Mthuthuzeli November's Fools, and Hans van Manen's Five Tangos.
THE SEASONS OF VIVALDI + PIAZZOLLA to be Presented at South Bend Symphony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026

The South Bend Symphony will present a program pairing Vivaldi's Four Seasons with Piazzolla's tango-inspired works at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, led by Music Director Alastair Willis.
Han Chen to Present REIMAGINING CLASSICAL at CUNY's Elebash Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026

Grammy-nominated pianist Han Chen will lead a program of recent classical releases, including the world premiere of Ellis Ludwig-Leone's Quiet Hours, at CUNY Graduate Center.
SF Symphony to Open 2026-27 Season with Hilary Hahn at Opening Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026

Violinist Hilary Hahn will join the San Francisco Symphony for its season-opening gala, part of a month of programming led by Giancarlo Guerrero featuring Samara Joy, Gregory Alan Isakov and Fantastic Negrito.
ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL Founder to Step Down After 30th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026

Aloysia Friedmann will conclude her tenure as artistic director of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, with cellist Joshua Gindele set to succeed her in the leadership role.
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Founder to Step Down After 30th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026

Aloysia Friedmann will conclude her tenure as artistic director of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, which she founded in 1998, following the festival's 30th anniversary season.
FLYING DUTCHMAN, SHOW BOAT and More Set for Opera Orlando 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026

Opera Orlando announced a 2026-27 season featuring its first Wagner opera and first musical, following record revenue during its 10th anniversary year.
BRIGHT FEAR and REST World Premieres to Highlight City of London Sinfonia Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026

City of London Sinfonia will present two world premieres exploring migration, memory and belonging, with new works by Nicola T. Chang, Mary Jean Chan and Emily Levy at London venues.
Machiko Ozawa & Gene Pritsker Duo Will Perform as Part of Composers Concordance
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026

Composers Concordance will present violinist Machiko Ozawa and guitarist Gene Pritsker at The Delancey in New York City, blending contemporary classical music with jazz, techno and tango influences.
Newport Classical to Launch 2026-2027 Chamber Series With Twelve Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026

Newport Classical announced its sixth full-season Chamber Series, presenting twelve concerts at its Recital Hall in downtown Newport, with tickets going on sale to the public this summer.
M2DUO to Launch Composers Concordance's 43rd Season with Violin and Piano Works
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026

Composers Concordance opens its 2026–27 season with M2duO, featuring violinist Machiko Ozawa and pianist Makia Matsumura performing works by Ozawa, Matsumura, Astor Piazzolla, and Gene Pritsker.
STARS IN THE CLASSICS Summer Garden Concerts to Return to Orange Village
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026

M.U.S.i.C. Stars in the Classics will present two outdoor chamber music concerts at a private Orange Village home, featuring award-winning musicians performing works from classical to jazz.
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota to Launch 31st Season With 24 Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota has revealed its 31st season, featuring 24 concerts across multiple series, including Soirée, Sunday Best, and Top Shelf Tuesdays, with performances at venues throughout Sarasota.
North/South Chamber Orchestra to Close 46th Season With Works by Living Composers
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026

The North/South Chamber Orchestra will conclude its 46th consecutive season with a free concert featuring works by composers from France, the Czech Republic, and the United States at Christ & St. Stephen's Church in New York.
Composers Concordance to Present CHICAGO CADENCE at The CheckOut
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026

Natasha Bogojević, Seth Boustead, Gene Pritsker, and Amy Wurtz will perform works blending classical, jazz, and experimental music at The CheckOut in Chicago.
IGNITE to Close Bruce Wood Dance Dallas' 16th Season at Moody Performance Hall
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Bruce Wood Dance Dallas will present IGNITE, a triple-bill season finale at Moody Performance Hall in the Dallas Arts District, featuring world and Dallas premieres alongside a Bruce Wood classic.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Astor Piazzolla written?

Astor Piazzolla has written 2 shows including Dangerous Games (Composer), Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (Composer).

What awards has Astor Piazzolla been nominated for?

and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Dangerous Games.

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