Inon Barnatan

WATKINS FAMILY HOUR to Perform at Caramoor's Rosen House Benefit Concert
by Rachel Stone - Oct 15, 2026

Sara and Sean Watkins will perform at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah, NY, as part of the venue's annual Rosen House Benefit Concert held in a 1939 Mediterranean-style villa.

Photos: Aaron Diehl to Perform at Caramoor's Rosen House Concert Series
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026

Pianist Aaron Diehl performs solo in the historic Rosen House at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah, New York, as part of the venue's 2026-2027 concert series.

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein to Give Recitals as BSO Artist in Residence
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2026

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein will perform recitals at The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul in Boston and MIT's Thomas Tull Concert Hall in Cambridge as part of her 2026–27 residency with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Photos: RENAISSANCE STRING QUARTET to Begin Residency at Caramoor
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026

The RENAISSANCE STRING QUARTET begins a residency at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, performing works by Mozart, Price, and Bartók in the Rosen House Concert Series.

James Ehnes-Led FRANCK QUINTET / ENESCU OCTET Recording Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026

Seattle Chamber Music Society released a new album featuring violinist James Ehnes performing César Franck's Piano Quintet in F Minor and George Enescu's Octet for Strings in C Major. The recording is available on CD, vinyl, and digital platforms.

ARIEL QUARTET Completes Beethoven String Quartet Cycle Vol. 3
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026

The Ariel Quartet released the third volume of its complete Beethoven string quartets recording on Orchid Classics, concluding a cycle spanning three volumes. A special box set honoring Beethoven's legacy will follow.

Photos: BANDITS ON THE RUN to Perform at Caramoor's Rosen House Concert Series
by Rachel Stone - Sep 24, 2026

The Brooklyn indie-folk-pop trio will perform at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah, NY, continuing the venue's intimate Rosen House Concert Series in its historic Mediterranean-style villa.

Caramoor to Offer Six Classes with Juilliard Extension
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts partners with Juilliard Extension to present continuing education classes exploring themes from the Rosen House Concert Series and Summer Season in Katonah, New York.

Daniel Barenboin and Renée Fleming Will Return To Wigmore Hall This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026

Wigmore Hall has announced its spring programme, featuring Daniel Barenboim conducting the Boulez Ensemble and Renée Fleming performing Strauss's 4 Last Songs, alongside Igor Levit, Yunchan Lim and Imogen Cooper.

Review: LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY'S SUMMERFEST CELEBRATES THE “RULE OF THREE” at The Conrad
by Ron Bierman - Sep 2, 2026

What did our critic think of LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY' SUMMERFEST CELEBRATES THE “RULE OF THREE” at The Conrad? More than 100 artists participated in a month of 21 concerts during La Jolla Music Society’s 40th annual SummerFest. The festival’s theme was “Making History,” and SummerFest Music Director Inon Barnatan designed this year’s concerts to celebrate both the festival’s anniversary and the nation’s 250th birthday. When I interviewed Barnatan on the first day of the festival, he said he wanted to celebrate by “doing the most American thing possible,” acknowledging the diversity of influences on the development of classical music in America with a variety of voices. And quite a variety it was, each concert with its own unique theme, and composers born in different countries and historical eras. The theme was the “Rule of Three” on closing night, and Barnatan again repeated his belief in the positive influence of diversity with works by composers born in four different countries and three different centuries.

ARIEL QUARTET to Complete Beethoven Cycle on Orchid Classics
by Joshua Wright - Aug 4, 2026

ARIEL QUARTET will release the third volume of its complete Beethoven string quartet cycle on Orchid Classics, ahead of a box set marking the composer's 200th anniversary.

Nashville Symphony to Open 2026/27 Season Under Leonard Slatkin
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026

Nashville Symphony's opening weekend concerts will mark America 250 and anniversaries for the orchestra and Schermerhorn Symphony Center, led by Music Director Leonard Slatkin.

Interview: Inon Barnatan of LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY'S SUMMERFEST at The Conrad
by Ron Bierman - Aug 4, 2026

Inon Barnatan became music director of La Jolla Music Society’s annual SummerFest chamber-music festival in 2018. This year, on its 40th anniversary, the celebration’s theme is “Making History.” More than 100 artists are participating in a month of 21 adventurous concerts. Born in Tel Aviv, the pianist began playing on his own at the age of three. Half a year later his parents realized he had perfect pitch and was likely to respond well to lessons. From his youthful point of view, it probably didn’t hurt that his first teacher rewarded him with chocolates. As he progressed, he studied at Tel Aviv University before moving to London at the age of 16 to study at the Royal Academy of Music with Maria Curcio, a student of Artur Schnabel. The late Leon Fleisher was also an influential teacher and mentor. The versatile musician, “One of the most admired pianists of his generation” (The New York Times) performs with the world’s finest orchestras and in recitals of solo and chamber music.  His most recent recording is a set of Brahms Cello Sonatas with Alisa Weilerstein. I met with Barnatan via Zoom to discuss the festival, how he approached its programming, and his career as a soloist.

Mandy Gonzalez, Nobuntu and More Set for Caramoor 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts will present its upcoming Rosen House Concert Series, featuring 21 performances spanning classical, jazz, folk, and global music, plus a new Juilliard Extension collaboration.

Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson and More to be Featured in Aspen Music Festival & School 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026

The Aspen Music Festival and School's eight-week summer season, titled 'For All,' will feature world and Colorado premieres, a fully staged opera, and guest appearances by Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson and more.

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center to Name 2027-2030 Bowers Program Artists
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center announced 12 individual artists and one ensemble selected for its competitive Bowers Program, a three-season residency chosen from 192 international candidates.

Calgary Philharmonic Reveals 2026/2027 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026

The Calgary Philharmonic announced its 2026/2027 season, with full program details available for the upcoming year of performances at Calgary's Arts Commons.

National Philharmonic Unveils 2026-27 Season at The Music Center at Strathmore
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026

National Philharmonic revealed its 2026-27 season at The Music Center at Strathmore, featuring the East Coast premiere of Jocelyn Hagen's What The Soul Already Knows and works by Beethoven, Copland, and Dvořák.

HADESTOWN, Audra McDonald, Leslie Odom, Jr. and More Set for Charleston Gaillard Center 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026

The Charleston Gaillard Center announced its 2026–2027 season featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and a world premiere from Beeple and Sō Percussion.

Seattle Chamber Music Society Launches SCMS Records with Three 2026 Releases
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2026

Seattle Chamber Music Society has announced the launch of SCMS Records, a new in-house record label dedicated to sharing the Society's acclaimed performances with audiences around the world.