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IN BETWEEN LINES Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival 2025 In July
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2025

The theme of Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival 2025, the 42nd season of Long Island's longest-running classical music festival, is “In Between Lines: A summer of music inspired by literature.” Eleven concerts, from July 19 to August 17, feature works from Baroque to contemporary sparked by poetry and language, performed by some of the best chamber musicians in the world.

Wolf Trap Reveals Daniel Hope As New Artistic Advisor For Chamber Music At The Barns
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2025

Lee Anne Myslewski, Vice President, Opera and Classical Programming at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, has announced that Daniel Hope, acclaimed British violinist, classical recording artist, and best-selling author, has been appointed Artistic Advisor for Chamber Music at The Barns beginning in the 2025-26 season.

Pianist Michael Stephen Brown To Participate In 2024 Music@Menlo Summer Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2024

Renowned pianist Michael Stephen Brown will perform at the 2024 Music@Menlo Summer Festival in three concerts. This event will feature a variety of classical music performances. Learn how to attend!

Islandia Music Records to Release Steven Schick's SOUNDLINES - Second Volume in Weather Systems
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2023

Islandia Music Records is set to release Steven Schick's Soundlines, the second volume in the Weather Systems multi-album series, on December 1. Don't miss this highly anticipated album from the renowned percussionist.

International Contemporary Ensemble Releases AFTERWORD: AN OPERA IN TWO ACTS By George Lewis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023

International Contemporary Ensemble has released Afterword: An Opera in Two Acts by George Lewis. Lewis's first opera premiered in 2015 and is now available on New Focus Recordings/TUNDRA.

Orion Weiss Unveils 2023/2024 Season Featuring Performances with MTT, Recitals with Augustin Hadelich & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2023

Pianist Orion Weiss reveals his exciting 2023/2024 season, including performances with the NSO and CSO conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas, recitals with violinist Augustin Hadelich, and chamber music with the Ariel Quartet. Find out more about his upcoming engagements and tour dates.

International Contemporary Ensemble Releases AFTERWORD: AN OPERA IN TWO ACTS By George Lewis
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2023

International Contemporary Ensemble releases Afterword: An Opera in Two Acts by George Lewis on Friday, October 6, 2023 on New Focus Recordings/TUNDRA.

Chamber Music Society Of Lincoln Center Presents SUMMER EVENINGS In July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2023

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center returns to Alice Tully Hall this July to present its eighth season of Summer Evenings on July 9, 11, 16 and 18, with free and $20 tickets. In response to sold-out performances last summer, the series expands to four concerts this season, featuring artists from the acclaimed CMS roster in programs of chamber music masterworks designed to appeal to longtime chamber music fans as well as newcomers to classical music.

International Contemporary Ensemble Reveals Summer 2023 Concerts
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023

 International Contemporary Ensemble has announced two festival concerts this summer. The Ensemble performs as part of the SONiC Festival on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Stiefel Hall at Mannes School of Music and at the TIME:SPANS Festival on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music.

California's Music In May Announces 16th Annual Series, Returning May 27-28
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2023

Since its inaugural season in 2008, Music in May (MiM) has featured a rotating roster of internationally renowned musicians and its 16th season is no exception.

International Contemporary Ensemble Premieres Henry Threadgill's PATHWAYS At NYU Skirball, December 3
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2022

International Contemporary Ensemble joins Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Henry Threadgill and his band Zooid for the NY premiere performance of his recent work Pathways on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 7:30pm at NYU Skirball.

Harris Theater Announces 2022-23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2022

The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance announced today its Harris Theater Presents (HTP) season for 2022-23. The season is comprised of 28 performances featuring more than 220 artists from over 20 countries, reinforcing the Theater’s approach as an ambitious, global presenter and destination in Millennium Park.

Livestream Added for The Bang On A Can People's Commissioning Fund Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2022

On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 7:30pm, Bang on a Can presents the 2022 Bang on a Can People's Commissioning Fund concert, one of the most anticipated and reliable launching pads for composers in New York and beyond. The performance is co-presented by Kaufman Music Center as part of the annual Ecstatic Music Series at Merkin Hall (Kaufman Music Center, 129 W. 67th St.) and is a New Sounds Live co-presentation with host John Schaefer.

92nd Street Y Announces In-Person Spring Classical Concert Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2021

The 92nd Street Y has announced its spring classical concert season. With 18 concerts, the spring season includes two appearances by world-renowned pianist Angela Hewitt; two performances by The Knights as 92Y's inaugural Ensemble in Residence and more.

The 92nd Street Y Announces Three Concert Line-Up From Ensemble In Residence, The Knights
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2021

The 92nd Street Y, one of New York's leading cultural venues, presents three evenings featuring The Knights, a collective of adventurous musicians dedicated to transforming the orchestral experience and eliminating barriers between audiences and music.

New Batch of Connecticut Theaters Receive Shuttered Venue Operator Grants
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2021

Theaters, clubs, promoters and other eligible arts businesses can apply for 45% of the gross revenue they made in 2019, to offset financial losses caused last year by the pandemic.