Dmitri Shostakovich

MUSIC IN TROUBLED TIMES Festival to Take Place at Town Hall Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

Opera Company of Middlebury will present its MUSIC IN TROUBLED TIMES Festival at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury, Vermont, according to a release from the venue.

Review: HOLY FOOL, Park Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Sep 4, 2026

Rosalind Adler and Lea Sellers tackle the artistic consequences of tyranny in this sluggish, derivative, and uninteresting piece of theatre. Taking Dmitri Shostakovich’s relationship with Stalin’s regime as their protagonist, they try to weave a thought-provoking exploration of creativity and politics, but neglect to actually dive into what made this man intellectually appealing. Active in Petersburg at the height of Socialism, he toed the line between compliance and resistance, composing music in defiance of a system he could never believe in. Politically, psychologically, and morally, the topic is absolutely fascinating. The reality of Holy Fool is that this is a boring play, both dramatically and conceptually.

Photos: HOLY FOOL is Now Playing at the Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026

The Park Theatre has released all new photos from the world premiere of Holy Fool, a new play by Rosalind Adler and Lea Sellers inspired by the true story of Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich. Check out the photos here!

Vancouver Symphony USA to Open 2026/27 Season with Beethoven's PASTORAL
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA will open its season at Skyview Concert Hall with pianist Yulianna Avdeeva performing Grieg's Piano Concerto and Beethoven's Symphony No. 6.

Jaap van Zweden Begins Tenure as Music Director of Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2026

Jaap van Zweden opens his first season as Music Director of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France in Paris, leading concerts with violinist Renaud Capuçon and a Wagner program at the Philharmonie de Paris.

Photos: First Look at Benjamin O'Mahony and More in Rehearsals for HOLY FOOL
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2026

Get a first look at new photos from inside rehearsals for the world premiere of Holy Fool at Park Theatre. Benjamin O'Mahony stars as Dmitri Shostakovich alongside Jenna Augen, Phoebe Pryce and Fergus O'Donnell in the new play by Rosalind Adler and Lea Sellers.

WINNDance and BOSS Celebrate Successful World Premiere At La Biennale di Venezia
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 3, 2026

WINNDance demonstrated the artistic power that emerges when decades of experience, individuality and craftsmanship meet. Based in Stuttgart and moving internationally, the company  places these values and artistic maturity at the centre of contemporary creation. 

New World Symphony to Launch 2026-27 WALLCAST Concert Series in Miami Beach
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026

New World Symphony announced its 2026-27 WALLCAST® concert series, featuring seven free outdoor live broadcasts projected onto the New World Center's exterior wall in SoundScape Park.

HOLY FOOL to Make World Premiere With Benjamin O'Mahony as Shostakovich
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026

Benjamin O'Mahony will star as Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich in Holy Fool, a new play about art and resistance under Stalin, at Park Theatre in London.

Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum to Offer Free Admission Week in Honor of Namesake's Birthday
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026

The Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum in Southern Nevada will mark its namesake's birthday with free community admission, a public reception, chamber music, a watercolor workshop, and a sound bath.

FROM ROMANCE TO REVOLUTION Concert to Take Place at Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026

Desert Opus string ensemble will perform 'From Romance to Revolution' at the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum in Las Vegas, featuring works by Borodin and Shostakovich with commentary from musicologist Heather Buffington Anderson.

Dúo Dillon Torquati Will Perform at Teatro Colon
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

Internationally acclaimed musicians Francesco Dillon and Emanuele Torquati will bring their celebrated collaboration to the Centro de Experimentación del Teatro Colón (CETC) for two performances this month.

Bass Denis Sedov and Pianist Karina Pogosbekova to Perform at Manhattan Plaza
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026

Composers Concordance will present an evening of music for bass voice and piano featuring Denis Sedov and Karina Pogosbekova at the Ellington Room at Manhattan Plaza, with works by Gene Pritsker, Eugene W. McBride, and Shostakovich.

SYMPHONIC WORLD CUP to Close Symphony San Jose's Season
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026

Symphony San Jose will present SYMPHONIC WORLD CUP as its season finale at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose, featuring harpist Katherine Siochi performing Ginastera's Harp Concerto alongside works by Nielsen and Shostakovich.

Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival to Present 13 Concerts in 43rd Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026

Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival will return for its 43rd season, featuring 13 concerts celebrating American music, BCM founder Marya Martin’s 50th anniversary in the U.S., and more.

Previews: CINDERELLA at Mimi Ohio Theatre
by Steve Sucato - May 11, 2026

For Cleveland Ballet Artistic Director Timour Bourtasenkov’s new production of Cinderella, premiering May 15-17, 2026, at Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre, he incorporated much of that tradition while crafting a ballet uniquely his own. 

Symphony San Jose Will Perform SYMPHONIC WORLD CUP to Close 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

Symphony San Jose will present SYMPHONIC WORLD CUP at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose, featuring works by Nielsen, Ginastera, and Shostakovich, with harpist Katherine Siochi as soloist.

BSO to Present CENSORED VOICES: SILENT NO MORE in D.C.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will present a chamber concert spotlighting works by Russian composers who faced censorship, featuring pianist Joseph Holt and BSO principals at National Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C.

Park Theatre Reveals HOLY FOOL World Premiere for Summer And Autumn Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2026

PARK THEATRE will present five new productions this summer and autumn, including the world premiere of HOLY FOOL and adaptations of THE PIANIST and BULL. The season features a mix of community-driven and historical narratives.

New York Philharmonic Musicians to Perform at Hoff-Barthelson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026

Hoff-Barthelson Music School will present the annual Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency and Concert, featuring distinguished musicians from the New York Philharmonic.