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Plano Symphony Orchestra Names New Assistant Conductor

The Plano Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce Shira Samuels-Shragg will be joining Maestro Hector Guzman as Assistant Conductor ahead of the orchestra’s 40th Anniversary Season. Shira is a young American conductor in her final year pursuing a Masters in Orchestral Conducting at the Juilliard School with highly-sought after conductor David Robertson. This full-time position is funded by a generous donation from Tammy and Charles Miller. Shira will assume her role on August 22, 2022.

National Symphony Orchestra Announces Classical Programming For 2022�"2023 Season

The National Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director  Gianandrea Noseda and Executive Director Gary Ginstling, announces its classical  programming for the 2022–2023 season. The new season, during which Maestro Noseda appears in 14 programs and leads a total of 36 concerts, embodies the special connection between  Orchestra and Music Director that has strengthened over the past five years.

Violinist Itamar Zorman to Release VIOLIN ODYSSEY, A QUEST FOR NEW VIOLIN REPERTOIRE

On Friday, June 3, 2022, violinist Itamar Zorman will release a new album Violin Odyssey on First Hand Records. Born out of Zorman's 2020 live-streamed video series Hidden Gems, the album is a virtual voyage around the world that yielded the discovery of many lesser known and rarely played works for violin.

Kravis Center Announces Regional Arts Classical Concert Series 2022/2023 Season

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 2022/2023 Regional Arts MUSIC “At Eight” and MUSIC “At Two” Classical Concert Series, now in its 48th season, sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis.

Utah Symphony's 2022-23 Season Culminates Thierry Fischer's Tenure as Music Director

The Utah Symphony's 2022-23 season will be a monumental celebration of the extraordinary tenure of Thierry Fischer—whose 14th season will be his final as Music Director—with grand-scale repertoire that affirms the artistic heights the orchestra has reached under his leadership.

The Seattle Symphony Announces 2022/2023 Season

Today the Seattle Symphony announced its 2022/2023 season, which features a wide range of repertoire across its full series offerings and an exciting lineup of acclaimed guest artists and conductors joining the orchestra from around the world.

David Robertson Replaces Semyon Bychkov in LA Phil Concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall

Due to a shoulder injury, conductor Semyon Bychkov has withdrawn from conducting engagements for two weeks on medical advice and is unfortunately unable to perform with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall, March 24 & 26-27, 2022. 

Pegasus Opera Company In Association With Hagemann Rosenthal Associates Presents THE ASPERN PAPERS

Hagemann Rosenthal Associates has announced their first full opera composed by Philip Hagemann in association with Pegasus Opera Company.

The 92nd Street Y Presents George Li, Piano, Plays Liszt, Schumann, And More

The 92nd Street Y, one of New York's leading cultural venues, presents George Li, piano, playing Liszt, Schumann, and more on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 7:30pm ET.

New Jersey Symphony Announces 2022�"23 Centennial Season, Extends Xian Zhang's Contract

The New Jersey Symphony and Music Director Xian Zhang announce the Symphony's landmark 2022–23 centennial season—and an extension of Zhang's music director contract through the 2027–28 season.

VIDEO: Janai Brugger Sings 'Summertime' in Rehearsal For The Metropolitan Opera's PORGY AND BESS

The Metropolitan Opera has posted a video from the final dress rehearsal of their production of Porgy and Bess. In the video, Janai Brugger sings Clara’s Act I aria 'Summertime', conducted by David Robertson.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At PORGY AND BESS Rehearsals At The Met Opera Choreographed By Camille A. Brown

Get a first look at rehearsals for James Robinson's new production of the Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, which features choreography by Camille A. Brown and opens the 2019a?'20 season on September 23.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At PORGY AND BESS Rehearsals Of 'It Ain't Necessarily So' At The Met Opera

Get a first look at rehearsals for James Robinson's new production of the Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, which features choreography by Camille A. Brown and opens the 2019a?'20 season on September 23.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At PORGY AND BESS Rehearsals At The Met Opera Choreographed By Camille A. Brown

Get a first look at rehearsals for James Robinson's new production of the Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, which features choreography by Camille A. Brown and opens the 2019a?"20 season on September 23.

VIDEO: The Met Announces Live In HD 2019/20 Series

The Met: Live in HD, the Metropolitan Opera's award-winning series of live high-definition cinema simulcasts, will begin its 14th season on October 12, with the Met's production of Puccini's Turandot, starring Christine Goerke in the title role, led by the Met's Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

VIDEO: Kravis Prize Winner Unsuk Chin's Clarinet Concerto

On October 11, 2018, The Marie-Josée Kravis Prize for New Music at the New York Philharmonic was awarded to South Korean composer Unsuk Chin. The Prize consists of $200,000 and a commission for the New York Philharmonic. Listen to her clarinet concerto in the video below!

VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara Talks The Met's COSI FAN TUTTE

In the video below, go backstage with Kelli O'Hara as she talks about performing in Cosi Fan Tutte at The Met!

VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Met's COSI FAN TUTTE

In the video below Kelli O'Hara sings Despina's Act I aria in the final dress rehearsal for Cosii Fan Tutte at The Met.

VIDEO: Watch Highlights from The Met's COSI FAN TUTTE

In the video below Kelli O'Hara sings Despina's Act I aria in the final dress rehearsal for Cosii Fan Tutte at The Met.

VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara Sings The Act 1 Aria in The Met's COSI FAN TUTTE

In the video below Kelli O'Hara sings Despina's Act I aria in the final dress rehearsal for Cosii Fan Tutte at The Met.