Judith Weir
Latest News on Judith Weir:
Edinburgh International Festival Reveals Programme Highlights (Mar 11, 2026)
CIM Opera Theater to Present HANSEL AND GRETEL as Season Finale (Mar 3, 2026)
CIM Opera Theater to Stage Judith Weir's BLOND ECKBERT This Spring (Jan 16, 2026)
Edinburgh International Festival Reveals Programme Highlights (Mar 11, 2026)
CIM Opera Theater to Present HANSEL AND GRETEL as Season Finale (Mar 3, 2026)
CIM Opera Theater to Stage Judith Weir's BLOND ECKBERT This Spring (Jan 16, 2026)
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by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-05-06 09:40:40
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Edinburgh International Festival Reveals Programme Highlights
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
Running from 7-30 August 2026, this year's Edinburgh International Festival will present 24 days of world-class performances selected for their artistic and cultural resonance across opera, theatre, music and dance.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
Running from 7-30 August 2026, this year's Edinburgh International Festival will present 24 days of world-class performances selected for their artistic and cultural resonance across opera, theatre, music and dance.
CIM Opera Theater to Present HANSEL AND GRETEL as Season Finale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026
With its new production of Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, CIM Opera Theater this month will draw its spring season to a cheery close. CIM's opera season finale boasts an ending that's both literally and figuratively out of a storybook.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026
With its new production of Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, CIM Opera Theater this month will draw its spring season to a cheery close. CIM's opera season finale boasts an ending that's both literally and figuratively out of a storybook.
CIM Opera Theater to Stage Judith Weir's BLOND ECKBERT This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026
On Feb. 11 and 12, CIM Opera Theater kicks off a supernatural second half of the year with a new production of Judith Weir's Blond Eckbert. The work, a chamber opera penned in 1993, is the first of two operas based on dark German tales being staged at CIM this spring.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026
On Feb. 11 and 12, CIM Opera Theater kicks off a supernatural second half of the year with a new production of Judith Weir's Blond Eckbert. The work, a chamber opera penned in 1993, is the first of two operas based on dark German tales being staged at CIM this spring.
Cleveland Institute Of Music To Highlight Contemporary Works In Spring 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026
The Cleveland Institute of Music will present a spring 2026 concert season that places a strong emphasis on contemporary music alongside established classical repertoire.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026
The Cleveland Institute of Music will present a spring 2026 concert season that places a strong emphasis on contemporary music alongside established classical repertoire.
34 Composers and Librettists Revealed as Ivor Novello Award Nominees
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025
The Ivors Academy has announced the 34 composers and librettists who have been nominated for an Ivor Novello Award. The winners will be announced at The Ivors Classical Awards in November, celebrating the best of contemporary classical music.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025
The Ivors Academy has announced the 34 composers and librettists who have been nominated for an Ivor Novello Award. The winners will be announced at The Ivors Classical Awards in November, celebrating the best of contemporary classical music.
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, LA BOHEME, and More Set For Opera North's 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025
Opera North has announced its repertoire for the year. The season will kick off in September with The Secret of the Black Spider. Learn more about the full season here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025
Opera North has announced its repertoire for the year. The season will kick off in September with The Secret of the Black Spider. Learn more about the full season here!
Sinfonia Smith Square Reveals 2024 Christmas Festival Programme
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024
Inviting audiences to embrace the magic of the festive period, Sinfonia Smith Square has announced a Christmas Festival programme for 2024. Learn more about the upcoming events here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024
Inviting audiences to embrace the magic of the festive period, Sinfonia Smith Square has announced a Christmas Festival programme for 2024. Learn more about the upcoming events here!
English Touring Opera Reveals Autumn 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024
English Touring Opera will present their Autumn 2024 season, exploring the supernatural, myths and folklore. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024
English Touring Opera will present their Autumn 2024 season, exploring the supernatural, myths and folklore. Learn more about the lineup here!
English Touring Opera Names Sheffield its New Home
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024
English Touring Opera has announced the city of Sheffield as the company’s new home, and will relocate its offices there by the end of October 2024 as part of the Arts Council England Transfer Programme.
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024
English Touring Opera has announced the city of Sheffield as the company’s new home, and will relocate its offices there by the end of October 2024 as part of the Arts Council England Transfer Programme.
Master of King's Music and Sir Simon Rattle Launch UK'S First Crowd-Funding Scheme to Support Composers
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024
Music Patron, a new way of supporting UK composers which allows members of the public to connect directly with them and support their work, has been launched on 13 May 2024.
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024
Music Patron, a new way of supporting UK composers which allows members of the public to connect directly with them and support their work, has been launched on 13 May 2024.
Local Ensembles Perform Alongside Starry Guests at Cumnock Tryst's 10th Birthday Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 20, 2024
The Cumnock Tryst will mark its 10th birthday in 2024, with world-renowned talent sitting alongside local musicians in a bumper celebration of what making music is all about. This year the festival adds an extra date, running from Wednesday 2 – Sunday 6 October.
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 20, 2024
The Cumnock Tryst will mark its 10th birthday in 2024, with world-renowned talent sitting alongside local musicians in a bumper celebration of what making music is all about. This year the festival adds an extra date, running from Wednesday 2 – Sunday 6 October.
Wigmore Hall Reveals 2024/25 Concert Season & Launches the Director's Fund
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024
Wigmore Hall Director John Gilhooly has announced the 2024/25 Season. With more than 550 concerts, featuring more than 2,600 musicians, spanning September 2024 to July 2025, Wigmore Hall presents the largest classical music programme in the UK.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024
Wigmore Hall Director John Gilhooly has announced the 2024/25 Season. With more than 550 concerts, featuring more than 2,600 musicians, spanning September 2024 to July 2025, Wigmore Hall presents the largest classical music programme in the UK.
English Touring Opera Sets Casting For BLOND ECKBERT
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024
Discover the latest casting news for the English Touring Opera's upcoming production of BLOND ECKBERT. Get to know the talented performers who will bring this enchanting story to life on stage.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024
Discover the latest casting news for the English Touring Opera's upcoming production of BLOND ECKBERT. Get to know the talented performers who will bring this enchanting story to life on stage.
The North/South Chamber Orchestra Will Perform 'Shan Shui/Mountain Water' This Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2024
The North/South Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Max Lifchitz will continue its 44th consecutive season on Friday evening, February 23 performing a free admission concert performing four works new to New York by composers from Argentina and the US.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2024
The North/South Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Max Lifchitz will continue its 44th consecutive season on Friday evening, February 23 performing a free admission concert performing four works new to New York by composers from Argentina and the US.
English Touring Opera Will Perform New Productions of MANON LESCAUT and THE RAKE'S PROGRESS This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2024
English Touring Opera (ETO) presents new productions of Puccini's Manon Lescaut and Stravinsky's The Rake's Progress for its Spring 2024 tour.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2024
English Touring Opera (ETO) presents new productions of Puccini's Manon Lescaut and Stravinsky's The Rake's Progress for its Spring 2024 tour.
Philharmonia Orchestra Reveals Further Six Year Partnership With Three Choirs Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023
The Philharmonia Orchestra has announced that it has entered into a further six-year partnership with Three Choirs Festival as their orchestra in residence. Learn more about the partnership here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023
The Philharmonia Orchestra has announced that it has entered into a further six-year partnership with Three Choirs Festival as their orchestra in residence. Learn more about the partnership here!
St. Charles Singers Sets 2023-2024 Season Featuring World Premieres and Collaborations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2023
Get ready for an extraordinary season as the St. Charles Singers announce their 2023-2024 lineup. Experience world premieres, collaborations, and captivating performances that will leave you in awe. Don't miss out on this exceptional season of music-making.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2023
Get ready for an extraordinary season as the St. Charles Singers announce their 2023-2024 lineup. Experience world premieres, collaborations, and captivating performances that will leave you in awe. Don't miss out on this exceptional season of music-making.
RAGTIME: The Symphonic Concert & More Set for 2023 Tanglewood Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2023
One of the country’s premier summer music festivals, Tanglewood has been the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1937; events for the 85th season begin on Thursday, June 22.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2023
One of the country’s premier summer music festivals, Tanglewood has been the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1937; events for the 85th season begin on Thursday, June 22.
A BRIEF DRAFT OF HUMAN DESIRES Comes to Opera Ballet Vlaanderen
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2023
A Brief Draft Of Human Desires comes to Opera Ballet Flanders this month. Arias and songs about the eternal longing for Purcell, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Britten and Judith Weir.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2023
A Brief Draft Of Human Desires comes to Opera Ballet Flanders this month. Arias and songs about the eternal longing for Purcell, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Britten and Judith Weir.
Video: Watch the Performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Make a Joyful Noise' at the Coronation of King Charles
by Blair Ingenthron - May 6, 2023
Watch the performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Make A Joyful Noise' at King Charles's Coronation.
by Blair Ingenthron - May 6, 2023
Watch the performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Make A Joyful Noise' at King Charles's Coronation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Judith Weir written?
Judith Weir has written 1 shows including The Skriker (Music).
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