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TOSCA, THE ZOO, LA TRAVIATA, and More Set For English National Opera's 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026

English National Opera has announced its 2026/27 Season across London and Greater Manchester, featuring nine operas, with six new productions, four operas by contemporary female composers and opportunities for the next generation of opera makers.

Randall Scotting Releases DIVINE IMPRESARIO: NICOLINI ON STAGE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2026

Countertenor Randall Scotting has released DIVINE IMPRESARIO: NICOLINI ON STAGE on Signum Classics. The album explores the repertoire of the famed castrato Nicolini. The recording features the Academy of Ancient Music and soprano Mary Bevan.

THEORY OF FLAMES Comes to the Dutch National Opera in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

Theory of Flames is coming to the Dutch National Opera next month. Performances will run 6 – 22 March 2026. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Opera Forward Festival Announces 2026 Lineup
by Joshua Wright - Feb 9, 2026

De Nationale Opera will present the Opera Forward Festival from March 6-15, 2026, marking its 10th anniversary with a series of innovative performances.

Wigmore Hall and Iestyn Davies to Celebrate John Dowland's 400th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

Wigmore Hall will present a special weekend commemorating the 400th anniversary of John Dowland's death, featuring countertenor Iestyn Davies. The event includes six concerts exploring Dowland's influential music.

Lineup Set for 28th Beijing Music Festival Taking Place This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025

The Beijing Music Festival, the most important international multi-day classical music event in China, has revealed the details of its 28th festival. Learn more!

Review: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, London Coliseum
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 6, 2025

Joe Hill-Gibbins’s new production of The Marriage of Figaro for English National Opera opened back in March 2020 for a single performance before Covid struck. Thankfully, nearly five years on it has been given a second life at the London Coliseum and it is a riotous delight from start to finish.

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Comes to English National Opera Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025

This February, English National Opera will present the first revival of Joe Hill-Gibbins’ production of Mozart’s comic opera, The Marriage of Figaro.

Nevill Holt Festival Will Launch in Summer 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2023

Nevill Holt has announced a new chapter in its award-winning history as it becomes Nevill Holt Festival, welcoming a lineup of internationally renowned artists to Leicestershire next June. Learn more about the festival here!

Southbank Centre Reveals Autumn/Winter 23/24 Classical Music Season With New Resident Artists
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2023

The Southbank Centre and its family of six Resident Orchestras have announced its Autumn/Winter 2023/24 programme. Continuing to bring the greatest symphonic, chamber music, and recital repertoire to the stages while championing classical music for the 21st century by presenting new works and unique experiences, the Autumn/Winter programme features a host of established and emerging talent.

Photos: First Look at the Olivier Awards 2023 Winners
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 3, 2023

The winners have been unveiled for this year’s Olivier Awards with Mastercard, British theatre’s biggest night, which took place on Sunday 2 April at the Royal Albert Hall in London, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Check out the photos of the winners here.

November and Holiday Season 2022 Announced at Wigmore Hall
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2022

Wigmore Hall celebrates the 2022 Holiday Season with five Christmas concerts performed by leading choirs and ensembles in the UK and Europe. 

Handel And Haydn Society Releases Final Installment Of Acclaimed Recordings Of Haydn Masses
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2022

The Handel and Haydn Society concludes its exploration of Haydn's trilogy of renowned masses with a live recording of Theresienmesse.

Southbank Centre Announces Autumn and Winter Classical Music Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2022

The Southbank Centre has today revealed its Autumn/Winter 2022/23 classical music programme – the first edition under the curatorship of Head of Classical Music Toks Dada since arriving at the Southbank Centre.

VOCES8 Foundation to Present The Crossing In Online Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2021

On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 2pm EST/7pm GMT, the VOCES8 Foundation will present Grammy Award-winning choir The Crossing as part of its fifth online festival, LIVE From London - Christmas 2021.

Lammermuir Festival Will Return This September With Live Audiences
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2021

The festival opens with four wonderful song recitals presented in partnership with BBC Radio 3 featuring Robert Murray and Alisdair Hogarth, James Atkinson and Sholto Kynoch, Catriona Morison and Malcolm Martineau, and Mary Bevan and Joseph Middleton.  Over the course of these two weeks some of the best classical musicians gather to bring audiences a very special re-immersion in the power of live music.

Chineke! Announces Summer Debuts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2021

On Saturday 10th July, Chineke! Orchestra presents its second Royal Festival Hall concert as part of Southbank Centre's Summer Reunion series. Conducted by Matthew Kofi Waldren, it features two symphonies by African-American composers and the debut of an exciting emerging pianist on the classical music scene.

Handel and Haydn Society Announces 2021-22 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2021

The Handel and Haydn Society will bring live performances back to iconic venues with its 2021-22 season, celebrating the 13th and final season for Artistic Director Harry Christophers. The 207th season will feature eight signature programs at historic venues around Boston including Symphony Hall and H+H’s first ever performance at Carnegie Hall.

Handel And Haydn Society Releases Live Recording 'Haydn Masses Vol. 2'
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2020

The Handel and Haydn Society continues its acclaimed series of Joseph Haydn's masses with a live recording from Boston's Symphony Hall. Haydn Masses Vol. 2 features historically informed performances of two grand classics, Haydn's Military Symphony and the iconic Lord Nelson Mass recorded live under the baton of H+H Artistic Director Harry Christophers on January 24 and 26, 2020.

Southbank Centre Announces 3-Month Season Of Events Broadcast From The RFH and Beyond
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2020

The Southbank Centre today announces details about Inside Out, a brand-new online season of music, literature and comedy from 17 September - 30 December.