Leonard Slatkin

Feature: LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER CONCERTS
by Debbie Hall - Oct 23, 2025

Celebrating its 27th year in the Las Vegas community and its second season under the artistic advice of world-renowned conductor Leonard Slatkin, the Las Vegas Philharmonic has unveiled an exciting 2025–2026 season lineup.

Alan D. Valentine to Retire As President & CEO of The Nashville Symphony After 28 Years
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2025

The Nashville Symphony has announced that President & CEO Alan D. Valentine will retire at the conclusion of the 2025/26 season, marking the end of an extraordinary 28-year tenure that has transformed the Symphony into one of the nation's leading orchestras.

Leonard Slatkin Returns To The Nashville Symphony As Music Advisor
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025

Leonard Slatkin, internationally acclaimed conductor and longtime friend of the orchestra, will return to The Nashville Symphony to serve as Music Advisor for the next three years. Learn more!

LACO to Present MUSIC & THE BODY Free Labor Day Community Event & Concert With The National MS Society
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2025

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO), in partnership with the National MS Society, will present Music + The Body, a free community event at The Broad Stage on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2025.

Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis
by Steve Callahan - Jun 17, 2025

Opera Theatre of St. Louis draws us into a truly enchanted forest.  In staging Benjamin Britten’s 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' they create a marvelous amalgam of strange and gorgeous music, superlative voices, and design and directorial genius.  And they are unerringly true to Shakespeare’s iconic tale.

Nas to Return to Encore Theater This Summer with The Las Vegas Philharmonic
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2025

Award-winning rap icon Nas has announced five additional performances of NAS - ILLMATIC: LIVE with Las Vegas Philharmonic at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas.

Christopher James Lees Extends Contract As Resident Conductor of Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2025

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra has announced that Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees has extended his contract through the  end of the 2028–29 season.

Aspen Music Festival's Summer Lineup Includes Patti LuPone Concert, World Premiere, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2025

This summer, vocal music takes center stage at the Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS). The 2025 festival will present the staged world premiere of Siddhartha, She, a recital from Patti LuPone, and more.

ArtsRock and Rivertown Film Present A History of Movie Music with Leonard Slatkin
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025

ArtsRock and Rivertown Film will present a very special evening with six-time Grammy Award-winning conductor Leonard Slatkin. Maestro Slatkin and WQXR host, Elliott Forrest will chronicle the history of movie music, from silent films (that were never silent), to today, presenting 30 film clips.

Cherry Street Music Presents CLASSICAL WITH A TWIST: POSTCARDS At Newton's Allen Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025

Cherry Street Music's chamber music series Classical with a Twist continues with Postcards, celebrating the vibrant music traditions of India, China, and Japan, with a classical twist on Sunday, April 6th at 3:00 PM at The Allen Center in West Newton (MA). 

Feature: Las Vegas Philharmonic Presents SHOSTAKOVICH’S FIFTH on March 15
by Debbie Hall - Mar 10, 2025

The Las Vegas Philharmonic will bring the magic of Shostakovich’s Fifth with guest conductor Leonard Slatkin to The Smith Center on March 15.

Aspen Music Festival & School Announces 2025 Season: Concerning the Spiritual in Art
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2025

The Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) will celebrate 76 years of performance and mentorship this summer with almost 200 public events.

Hollywood Bowl 2025 Summer Season: Cynthia Erivo, Hugh Jackman, and Diana Ross Among Headliners
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

The 2025 Hollywood Bowl schedule spans June through September, featuring a diverse lineup of performances including classical music, pop, rock, jazz, and Broadway hits. The Hollywood Bowl 2025 season marks the LA Phil's 103rd season at the venue. As BroadwayWorld previously announced, a highlight of the season will be Cynthia Erivo as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. New editions including Hugh Jackman, Dianna Ross and more special events.  

Cherry Street Music Will Host Classical with a Twist: MUSICAL KALEIDOSCOPE at the Allen Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

Cherry Street Music’s chamber music series Classical with a Twist will continue with Musical Kaleidoscope, on Saturday, March 8th at 7:30PM at The Allen Center in West Newton.

Brian Ganz To Perform EXTREME CHOPIN On Feb 28 At Strathmore
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

Classical pianist Brian Ganz, widely regarded as one of the leading pianists of his generation, will return to Strathmore with a program of rarely heard works by Fryderyk Chopin.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra to Release Wynton Marsalis's BLUES SYMPHONY on PENTATONE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Jader Bignamini release a new recording of Pulitzer Prize and GRAMMY-winning trumpeter, bandleader, and composer Wynton Marsalis's epic Blues Symphony (2009) on PENTATONE.

Cherry Street Music Presents Classical WITH A TWIST: LOVE IS ALL AROUND At The Allen Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

The newest edition of Cherry Street Music's chamber music series will present Classical with a Twist: Love is All Around, on Sunday, February 2nd at The Allen Center in West Newton (MA).

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, THE WIZ And More Come To The Smith Center In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

From fresh Broadway musicals and legendary headliners to insightful speakers and jazz masters, The Smith Center's 2025 calendar offers diverse options for everyone. Get full details for the season below!

Pianist Brian Ganz Free Evening Recital Of Beethoven And Chopin At St. Mary's College
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

St. Mary's College of MD Musician-in-Residence Brian Ganz will perform his only full-length evening piano recital of the semester on Thursday, December 5 at 7 pm in the Main Concert Hall of the Dodge Performing Arts Center on the college campus.

CLASSICAL WITH A TWIST: I'VE GOT RHYTHM Comes to Cherry Street Music
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2024

Cherry Street Music will present Classical with a Twist- I’ve Got Rhythm, on Sunday, December 15th at The Allen Center in West Newton (MA). Learn more here!