Leon Botstein

Bard Conservatory to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Lincoln Center Concert In October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025

Bard Conservatory of Music will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a landmark concert at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall on October 29, 2025. The program also honors President Leon Botstein’s 50th year of leadership, featuring Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and the North American premiere of Tan Dun’s Choral Concerto: Nine. Tickets start at $20.

Review: DALIBOR is Smashing Smetana at Bard’s SummerScape under Botstein
by Richard Sasanow - Aug 2, 2025

Though Bedrich Smetana’s DALIBOR—seen this week at Bard SummmerStage in a wonderful production by Jean-Romain Vesperini, with an ingenious set design by Bruno de Lavenere, a fine cast and the American Symphony Orchestra in impeccable form under Leon Botstein—was reputedly the composer’s favorite among his eight operas, it was a failure at its opening in Prague in 1868. There was never a fully staged production in this country until this current one. (I saw the July 30 matinee.)

HANDEL'S MESSIAH SPECTACULAR to be Presented at Ocean Grove
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

Join Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association for their first Messiah Spectacular! Join a distinguished roster of conductors, soloists, and a chamber orchestra as you become the chorus!

Toronto City Opera Unveils Finalists For The Second Annual Macina Voice Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

Toronto City Opera has revealed the eight finalists selected for the second annual Macina Voice Competition. The event will feature some of Canada's most promising young opera singers as they compete in front of a live audience. Learn more!

The Orchestra 2025 Winter/Spring Season Includes Performances At Carnegie Hall and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025

The Orchestra Now (TŌN) begins its winter/spring, 10th anniversary season led by music director Leon Botstein on February 8, and continues through May 18.

Orion Weiss Releases First Single From ARC III: Brahms, Schubert, Debussy, Dohnányi, Ligeti, Talma
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2024

xOn Friday, February 21, 2025, acclaimed pianist Orion Weiss will release his new album, Arc III: Brahms, Schubert, Debussy, Dohnányi, Ligeti, Talma on First Hand Records. Listen to the first single now.

Handel's GIULIO CESARE Announced At Hudson Hall This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024

Opera director and Hudson resident R.B. Schlather reunites with early music band Ruckus for six performances of Handel's baroque blockbuster GIULIO CESARE at Hudson Hall from April 19-May 2, 2025.

Pianist Michael Stephen Brown to be Presented In Duo Recital By Artist Series Concerts Of Sarasota
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2024

Esteemed pianist Michael Stephen Brown will perform in a duo recital presented by Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota. Mr. Brown will be joined by violinist Arnaud Sussmann. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: Bard's LE PROPHETE Makes You Long for 'Brevity' of Wagner's Ring Cycle
by Richard Sasanow - Aug 5, 2024

Saying that Giacomo Meyerbeer’s LE PROPHETE is long is like calling the Grand Canyon a pothole: It doesn’t begin to describe the experience, though they both sometimes have a rocky landscape.

Meyerbeer's LE PROPHETE to Open At Bard SummerScape This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2024

Meyerbeer’s LE PROPHÈTE will return to the U.S. stage for the first time in 47 years with a new treatment by Christian Räth at Bard SummerScape. Learn how to purchase tickets.