Leonard Slatkin

Nashville Symphony Reveals 2026/27 Classical and Family Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

Featuring more than 35 classical performances covering a wide range of eras and four family concerts, the Nashville Symphony has announced its 2026/27 classical and family season.

Leonidas Kavakos Named Principal Guest Conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Music Director Thomas Søndergård and the Minnesota Orchestra announced that conductor-violinist Leonidas Kavakos has been appointed the Orchestra’s principal guest conductor.

Aspen Music Festival & School Reveals 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

The Aspen Music Festival & School has announced its 2026 season, running from July 1 to August 23, under the theme 'For All'. The eight-week festival in Aspen will feature a diverse lineup of performances and educational events.

Colorado Music Festival Celebrates 50 Years with Season Kickoff in July
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

The Colorado Music Festival will mark its 50th anniversary with a season featuring world premieres and performances by renowned artists like Yuja Wang.

Marin Alsop Leads #PurpleBaton Campaign to Boost Women Conductors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026

Legendary conductor Marin Alsop, in partnership with the Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship (TACF), will lead #PurpleBaton, a global social media movement advancing the careers of women conductors in classical music.

Little Rock Winds Will Perform ESPAÑA! in February
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026

Little Rock Winds will present a captivating concert titled ESPAÑA! this February, featuring a selection of Spanish-inspired music. Learn more about the performance here!

Leonard Slatkin to Lead Nashville Symphony as New Music Director
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026

Dr. Mark Peacock, chair of the Nashville Symphony's Music Director Search Committee announced today that Leonard Slatkin, internationally acclaimed conductor and longtime friend of the orchestra, will serve as Music Director for three years through the 2028/29 season.

Musical Leadership Will Take Center Stage at CIM's 2026 Luminaries Gala
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

The Cleveland Institute of Music will highlight prominent musical figures at its 2026 Luminaries Gala, celebrating achievements and contributions to the arts.

The 2026 ST. LOUIS THEATER CIRCLE AWARD NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED - The Rep Leads All Companies with 38 Nods
by James Lindhorst - Feb 3, 2026

The St. Louis Theatre Circle has announced their nominations for their annual awards to be distributed on March 23, 2026, at the Loretto-Hilton Center. 172 theatre artists have been nominated in 34 categories honoring the best in St. Louis Theater in 2025. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis leads all companies with a record-breaking 38 nominations for their productions of Athena, Clyde’s, Emma, Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Brothers Size, and The Cottage. Emma is the most nominated comedy of the season with 11 nominations.

Conductor Leonard Slatkin to Receive CIM’s 2026 Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts Degree
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026

CIM announced that acclaimed conductor Leonard Slatkin has been selected to receive its 2026 Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts (HDMA) degree. Learn more here!

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.

SPAMALOT, THE NOTEBOOK, And Bernadette Peters Lead The Smith Center’s January�" April 2026 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026

The Smith Center has announced its early 2026 performance calendar, featuring Broadway tours, concerts, dance, and family programming across multiple venues.

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.