Marin Alsop

Review: BBC PROMS: FIRST NIGHT OF THE PROMS 2026, Royal Albert Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Jul 18, 2026

If the Last Night is about waving Union Jacks until arms ache, the First Night had some of that feeling too — albeit a different flag. The Proms this time around will commemorate the 250th anniversary of United States declaring bye-bye to Blighty and plotting its own course into history. Before the strains of “Jerusalem” fade away for another year, the Royal Albert Hall will see both the LA Philharmonic and New York’s Met Orchestra take the stage and Marin Alsop will conduct a night of Leonard Bernstein and George Gershwin. Yuja Wang gives Samuel Barber’s Piano Concerto its first Proms outing on the Last Night, there are world premieres from Wynton Marsalis and Jessie Montgomery plus a centenary celebration of Miles Davis’ work.

Ravinia Festival's Hunter Pavilion to Open with Chicago Symphony Orchestra Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026

Ravinia Festival will open its redesigned Hunter Pavilion with a Chicago Symphony Orchestra gala led by Marin Alsop, featuring pianist Yunchan Lim and a special flute appearance by Lizzo.

Carnegie Hall's National Youth Orchestra of the USA Will Tour Europe Following July Carnegie Hall Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026

Nearly 100 of the nation's top young musicians will come together this summer as members of the 2026 National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA), presented by Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute.

Tanglewood Music Center to Open 2026 Season with TMCO Concert and Opening Exercises
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026

The Tanglewood Music Center kicked off its 2026 season with the first TMCO concert and its annual Opening Exercises convocation in Ozawa Hall. This summer's cohort includes 122 Fellows from 24 states and 11 nations.

Lizzo Makes CSO & Ravinia Debuts at 90th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2026

Lizzo joins the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia this summer, alongside Klaus Mäkelä, a Mozart opera, and the Midwest premiere of Carlos Simon's Good News Mass.

The Philadelphia Orchestra Appoints Sara Aldana as Assistant Conductor
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2026

The Philadelphia Orchestra named Sara Aldana as its new assistant conductor, succeeding Naomi Woo. A Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship mentee and former Detroit Symphony Orchestra cover conductor, Aldana will make her debut leading Wonderful Waltzes.

The Washington Chorus Unveils 2026-2027 And 65th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2026

The Washington Chorus revealed its 65th anniversary season, featuring A Candlelight Christmas, A Song Flung Up to Heaven, and Requiem and Renewal, with guest artists and world premieres across Washington, D.C.

The Philadelphia Orchestra Reveals Summer 2026 Season Across Philadelphia and Beyond
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026

The Philadelphia Orchestra announced its summer 2026 season, including residencies at Highmark Mann Center, Bravo! Vail, and Saratoga Performing Arts Center, plus Kimmel Center performances featuring THE WIZARD OF OZ live-to-film and a free Pride Concert.

Review: WEST SIDE STORY Presented by Washington National Opera at The Music Center At Strathmore
by David Friscic - May 19, 2026

It was good to be back at the Washington National Opera for their thrilling performance of West Side Story after a year of extreme change for this vital world-renowned artistic organization/institution. As many people already know, the Washington National Opera has had to relocate to other venues to proactively create new artistic paradigms after some tough challenges at the Kennedy Center. (I was pleased to review this production on the night of May 14, 2026, at The Music Center at Strathmore

Valery Saul Named Nashville Symphony's New Associate Conductor
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

Valery Saul has been appointed Associate Conductor of the Nashville Symphony, joining the orchestra for a three-season term. Saul previously served as Associate Conductor of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.

Composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS to Have World Premiere in Barcelona with Marin Alsop
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026

Brooklyn-based composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS will receive its world premiere at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, conducted by Marin Alsop with the Philharmonia Orchestra, as part of the city's Year of Gaudí centennial celebrations.

Photos/Video: Ryan McCartan and Shereen Pimentel in WEST SIDE STORY at the Washington National Opera
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026

All new photos and video have been released featuring a preview of Washington National Opera's production of West Side Story. Learn more about the show and check out the photos and video here!

Video: Ryan McCartan Performs 'Maria' in WEST SIDE STORY at the Washington National Opera
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

All new video has been released of Ryan McCartan performing 'Maria' in Washington National Opera's production of West Side Story. Learn more and watch the video here!

George Enescu International Competition Extends Application Deadlines For 2026 Edition
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026

The George Enescu International Competition has extended its application deadline for the Cello, Violin, and Piano divisions, with the 20th anniversary edition set to take place in Bucharest, Romania.

Highmark Mann Center Will Present 50th Anniversary Season With 50+ Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026

Philadelphia's Highmark Mann Center announced its 50th anniversary season, featuring more than 50 performances, world premieres, and a $70 million campus transformation coinciding with America250 celebrations.

Tanglewood Learning Institute Adds Christian McBride & Jason Robert Brown to 2026 Spotlight Series
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

The Tanglewood Learning Institute announced additions to its 2026 Spotlight Series, including bassist Christian McBride in conversation with Catherine Burns and a musical theater talk with Jason Robert Brown and Georgia Stitt.

Alan Menken, James Bond and American Classics Included in BBC Proms 2026 Line-Up
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 21, 2026

The BBC Proms returns in summer 2026, presenting eight weeks of world-class music from an array of leading orchestras, conductors and soloists from across the UK and around the world.

The Southbank Centre Reveals Classical Music Autumn/Winter 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

Southbank Centre's Classical Music Autumn/Winter season will open and close with 90th birthday celebrations for minimalist icons Steve Reich and Philip Glass, including the UK premiere of Glass's 15th Symphony.

San Francisco Symphony Reveals 2026–27 Season, Featuring 26 Guest Conductors and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026

The San Francisco Symphony has revealed details of the Orchestra’s 115th season. The 2026–27 season features 26 guest conductors, including five making their Orchestral Series debuts, alongside a lineup of returning and debuting guest artists.

Philadelphia Orchestra to Tour the Midwest for 125th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2026

​The Philadelphia Orchestra is touring across the country throughout the 2025–26 season, commemorating the ensemble's 125th anniversary and America's 250th birthday celebration.