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TALES OF LOVE AND LOSS, an Opera Triple Bill by Female Composers, is Coming to the Linbury Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026

The Jette Parker Artists will present Tales of Love and Loss, a triple bill of chamber operas by contemporary female composers, at the Linbury Theatre in May.

Wolf Trap Opera Reveals Summer 2026 Filene & Studio Artists
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2026

Wolf Trap Opera has announced the cast for its 2026 summer season, showcasing a dynamic roster of emerging artists in one of the country's leading training grounds for rising opera talent.

Review: ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK’S NEW WORLD SYMPHONY at Knight Theater
by Perry Tannenbaum - Apr 1, 2026

When Charlotte Symphony announced their 2025-26 schedule last March, they couldn’t have predicted the serendipity of two recent concerts a year later. Three subsequent events had to align. Houston Grand Opera’s world premiere recording of Jake Heggie’s Intelligence had to be released in August, and the recording, conducted by Charlotte Symphony music director Kwamé Ryan and starring soprano Janai Brugger, had to be nominated for a Grammy Award.

The 92nd Street Y, New York to Present Sérgio & Odair Assad: Final Performance Of Farewell Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026

The renowned guitar duo Sérgio & Odair Assad will perform their final concert at 92nd Street Y, New York, marking the end of their farewell tour with a special program of Brazilian and Latin American music.

Steven Isserlis to Conclude Shriver Hall's 60th Season with Cello Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2026

Renowned cellist Steven Isserlis will perform works by Beethoven, Schumann, and others at Shriver Hall, Baltimore, marking the end of the venue's 60th mainstage season.

The 2026 George London Award Winners Are Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2026

The winners of the prestigious 2026 George London Awards have been announced, with the competition available for viewing on YouTube. This event highlights emerging talents in the opera world.

Finalists & Program Set for George And Nora London Foundation Competition For Opera Singers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

The George and Nora London Foundation Competition for American and Canadian opera singers will hold its 54th event in 2026, with a public final round at New York's Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center.

Young Concert Artists Opens Applications For 2026 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions and Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, offering early-career artists a chance at the prestigious YCA Jacobs Fellowship. This program includes artist management, global performance bookings, and mentorship opportunities.

2026 George and Nora London Foundation Opera Competition Finals Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

The George and Nora London Foundation Competition for American and Canadian opera singers will hold its 54th event in 2026, with a public final round at New York's Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center on Friday, February 20, at 4:00 pm

Shriver Hall Concert Series To Kick Off The New Year With Concert Featuring Pianist Emanuel Ax
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2025

Shriver Hall Concert Series continues its 60th anniversary and 2025-26 concert season with its first performance on the new year, featuring pianist Emanuel Ax on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 5:30 pm.

Young Concert Artists Unveils 2025 Winners And First Ensemble-in-Residence
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025

Young Concert Artists has revealed the Winners of the 2025 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions. Winners were based on the final round of live auditions in New York.

Young Concert Artists Announces 2025 Finalists
by Gillian Blum - Nov 8, 2025

Young Concert Artists has announced 12 finalists in the 2025 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, who will perform in the final round on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Young Concert Artists Reveals Semi-Finalists and Jury Panel For 2025 Auditions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

Young Concert Artists has revealed the semi-finalists in the 2025 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions. Learn more about the competition and the selected artists here!

Review: Lincoln Center’s Festival Orchestra Concert Covered the Globe, from Paris to Patagonia
by Richard Sasanow - Aug 10, 2025

Maestro Karen Kamensek opened the Lincoln Center Festival Orchestra’s concert at Geffen Hall—“Paris to Patagonia”—with some interesting introductory remarks that almost sounded like an audition for the Philharmonic’s storied Young People’s Concerts. While fascinating in their own way, they didn’t quite prepare us for what the program really had in store for us.

George & Nora London Foundation For Singers to Present 54th Annual Competition And Recital
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025

The 2025-26 season of the George and Nora London Foundation for Singers will present the 54th year of the foundation's prestigious annual competition for young American and Canadian opera singers. Learn more!

Aspen Music Festival's Summer Lineup Includes Patti LuPone Concert, World Premiere, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2025

This summer, vocal music takes center stage at the Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS). The 2025 festival will present the staged world premiere of Siddhartha, She, a recital from Patti LuPone, and more.

The 2025 George London Award Winners Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2025

The winners of the 53rd George and Nora London Foundation Competition for young American and Canadian opera singers, were revealed at the conclusion of the competition’s final round. Learn more!

George and Nora London Foundation Competition for Opera Singers 2025 Finalists Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2025

The George and Nora London Foundation Competition for American and Canadian opera singers, one of the opera world's oldest and most prestigious competitions, will hold its 53rd event in 2025, with a public final round at New York's Morgan Library and Museum on Friday, February 21, at 4:00 pm.

Aspen Music Festival & School Announces 2025 Season: Concerning the Spiritual in Art
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

The Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) will celebrate 76 years of performance and mentorship this summer with almost 200 public events.

Applications Open For 2025 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions And Jacobs Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Applications are now open for the Young Concert Artists 2025 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, the rigorous annual selection process for superior early-career artists to receive the YCA Jacobs Fellowship.