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Caramoor Opens Summer 2025 with Payare and Orchestra of St. Luke’s Performing Beethoven’s Ninth
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025

This summer, Caramoor marks its 80th anniversary with a season that reflects both its legacy as a site for classical performance and its ongoing interest in musical variety and experimentation.

Ingrid Laubrock & Ikue Mori To Perform At New England Conservatory This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2025

Internationally acclaimed saxophonist/composer Ingrid Laubrock and laptop artist Ikue Mori will be featured in two New England Conservatory concerts during their residency at the school.

Saratoga Performing Arts Center Announces Chamber Music Society Of Lincoln Center Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025

Saratoga Performing Arts Center to welcome the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) back to Spa Little Theater for its summer residency from June 15-August 17.

New England Conservatory Prep School Celebrates 75 Years with Performances, Special Events, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2025

New England Conservatory's Preparatory School has announced the launch of its 75th anniversary celebration—a yearlong series of performances, special events, and community programs honoring one of the nation's leading institutions for youth music education.

Cast Announced For BrightSide Theatre's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

BrightSide Theatre will continue its 13th season, entitled “Spells and Superstitions,” with a new adaptation by Jason Harrington of Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.

Cinnabar Theater's Young Rep Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ at SRJC's Carole L. Ellis Auditorium
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2024

Petaluma's premier youth theater company, Cinnabar Theater's Young Rep, will present The Wizard of Oz, performing November 16 - December 1, 2024, at the Carole L. Ellis Auditorium on the Petaluma SRJC campus.

NEC Reveals Fully Funded Endowment For Chamber Music Intensive Performance Seminar
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024

New England Conservatory has revealed a fully funded endowment for the Preparatory School’s Chamber Music Intensive Performance Seminar, ensuring financial support for young musicians to participate in the program. Learn more about the program!

Orchestra Of St. Luke's Celebrates 50th Anniversary In 2024-25
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

Orchestra of St. Luke’s (OSL) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an ambitious 2024-25 season featuring 13 performances at Carnegie Hall, including a series in each of Carnegie’s three halls, and innovative presentations of contemporary music and world premieres both at the orchestra’s home, The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, and with partners in all five boroughs.

ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL Takes To The Stage at the Yellow Box Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2024

Natural Talent Productions in Naperville, Illinois has announced the cast and creative team for their July 2024 production of ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL, featuring music by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens.

Chicago Sinfonietta Closes 36th Season With Dynamic, Colorful Soundscape
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2024

Experience the grand finale of the Chicago Sinfonietta's 36th season with a vibrant and dynamic soundscape. Don't miss this celebration of music and color.

Saratoga Performing Arts Center Announces 2024 Philadelphia Orchestra Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2024

Saratoga Performing Arts Center's ambitious season will feature a mix of masterworks from the classical cannon, alongside SPAC premieres and appearances by a diverse and international slate of today's most exciting artists and conductors.

The San Francisco Symphony's Shenson Spotlight Series Highlights Ascendant Artists Through Four Debut Recitals
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2023

The San Francisco Symphony’s Shenson Spotlight Series, now in its third season, features ascendant artists in their Davies Symphony Hall recital debuts.

Kasey Shao And Harmony Zhu Named 2024 Gilmore Young Artists
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2023

Pierre van der Westhuizen, Executive and Artistic Director of The Gilmore, has announced that two pianists—Kasey Shao and Harmony Zhu—have been named recipients of the 2024 Gilmore Young Artist Award.

Grand Teton Music Festival Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles Renews Agreement Through 2029
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 12, 2023

The Grand Teton Music Festival (GTMF) Board of Directors has announced the extension of Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles' contract previously effective through 2026, now effective through 2029. This brings his tenure with the Festival to 23 years.

Gemma New Returns To The New Jersey Symphony To Conduct SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2023

On April 27-30, Gemma New reunites with the New Jersey Symphony to conduct Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini featuring internationally-renowned pianist George Li, and Sarah Gibson's warp & weft. Known for her dynamic and engaging performances, New served as both the Assistant Conductor from 2009 to 2013 and then as the Associate Conductor from 2013 to 2016 for the Symphony and was recently appointed Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

Vermont Symphony Orchestra Announces Andrew Crust As New Music Director
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2023

Now in its 89th year, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra has announced the appointment of Andrew Crust as its fifth Music Director. Crust was selected out of a pool of seven finalist candidates and succeeds Jaime Laredo, who stepped down from the position in 2021 after a twenty-year tenure leading the orchestra. Crust’s first concert as the VSO’s Music Director will take place on September 30, 2023 at the Flynn in Burlington.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops Announce 2023-2024 Season Featuring HAMLET, THE FIREBIRD & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2023

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops announced details for the 2023-24 season, Louis Langrée’s eleventh and final season as Music Director of the Orchestra.

Grand Teton Music Festival Announces 2023 Season Featuring Violinist James Ehnes, Soprano Julia Bullock & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023

The Grand Teton Music Festival has announced its 62nd season with eight weeks of performances under the leadership of Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles.

All Tickets On Sale For New Jersey Symphony's 2022�"23 Centennial Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2022

All tickets are on sale now for the New Jersey Symphony's landmark centennial season, led by Music Director Xian Zhang. Patrons can purchase tickets for individual concerts and can save through subscriptions and Compose Your Own series packages of three or more mainstage concerts.

Center For The Arts at George Mason University Announces 2022/2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2022

The Center for the Arts at George Mason University announced today its 2022/2023 season of mainstage performances, featuring a diverse lineup of artists and ensembles across many genres, as part of Great Performances at Mason and the Family Series.