New York Festival Of Song to Present POULENC/SONDHEIM At Merkin Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026
On April 7, 2026, the New York Festival of Song (NYFOS) will present POULENC/SONDHEIM at Kaufman Music Center's Merkin Hall, featuring a unique juxtaposition of Francis Poulenc and Stephen Sondheim's works. The event will showcase the talents of soprano Christine Taylor Price and baritone Theo Hoffman, under the musical direction of Steven Blier and Bénédicte Jourdois. This concert will explore the thematic and stylistic connections between Poulenc's Parisian sensuality and Sondheim's New York w
Symphony San Jose Unveils 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026
Symphony San Jose has revealed its 2026/2027 season, one that will mark such historic milestones as the 25th anniversary of the Symphony, the 100th anniversary of the California Theatre, and more.
A Chamber Dialogue of Colour and Character
by Team BWW - Mar 9, 2026
On a crisp December evening, the RNCM Concert Hall welcomed a chamber recital that wove together subtlety, color, and intimate musical dialogue. Anchoring the ensemble was pianist Zihan Sun, performing alongside bassoonist Leonardo Bizzotto and oboist Anna Turner in a program of twentieth-century French repertoire. The hall, softly lit and moderately filled with students, faculty, and local listeners, buzzed with curiosity and anticipation. From the moment the performers took the stage, it was clear that the evening would be defined by attentive listening, nuanced interplay, and refined musical conversation.
Music Of Remembrance To Present ECHOES OF CONSCIENCE At Benaroya Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026
Music of Remembrance will present ECHOES OF CONSCIENCE on March 15 at Benaroya Hall in Seattle. The program features works by Darius Milhaud, Francis Poulenc, and others, with world premiere choreography by Donald Byrd and performances by Spectrum Dance Theater.
Phoenix Chorale to Debut at MIM Music Theater This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
Phoenix Chorale will present CHANT AND POLYPHONY at Trinity Cathedral and BLOOM at the Musical Instrument Museum this spring. The March program features Gregorian chant and sacred works for Holy Week, while the April concert marks the ensemble’s debut at MIM with a spring-themed repertoire.
Glen Tetley Legacy Unveils 2026 Centenary Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
The Glen Tetley Legacy has announced a year-long international centenary celebration marking 100 years since the birth of choreographer Glen Tetley. Beginning in February 2026, leading ballet companies worldwide will perform major works from Tetley’s repertory.
Review: THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Oct 24, 2025
Ballet Arkansas once again proved that storytelling through movement can be just as chilling and evocative as any spoken tale with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, which haunted the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts October 9–12. Choreographed by the ever-brilliant Michael Fothergill, this adaptation of Washington Irving’s ghostly classic mesmerized audiences with an intoxicating blend of grace, suspense, and gothic beauty—all set to an exquisite score featuring music by Dimitri Shostakovich, Francis Poulenc, Alfred Schnittke, Benjamin Britten, and Arnold Schoenberg.
Cellist Santiago Cañón-Valencia Reveals 2025"26 Season Highlights
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2025
Cellist Santiago Cañón-Valencia has announced his 2025–26 season with highlights including the San Francisco Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, Macedonian Philharmonic, and the world premiere of Amparo Ángel’s Cello Concerto at the Festival de Música de Morelia.
The Orion Ensemble Reveals 33rd Season Concert Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2025
The Orion Ensemble has announced its 33rd season, a four-concert series filled with beloved classics, new discoveries, forgotten gems and a world premiere. Joining Orion's core musicians—Florentina Ramniceanu, violin; Judy Stone, cello; Kathryne Pirtle, clarinet; and Diana Schmück, piano—are guest artists Stephen Boe, viola, and Mathias Tacke, violin.