EK-R: FIVE STAGES OF TRANSFORMATION to Arrive in America
by Rachel Stone - Oct 15, 2026
Heresy Records will release the American edition of EK-R: FIVE STAGES OF TRANSFORMATION, a classical album by composer Boris Bergmann and Swiss cellist Raphaël Zweifel exploring grief and acceptance through contemporary composition and spoken word.
MAYRIG: A MOTHER'S VOICE to Open at Colburn
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026
Cellist Karen Ouzounian and composer Lembit Beecher present an immersive 60-minute musical experience weaving Armenian family history, Charles Aznavour songs, and new compositions at Colburn's Thayer Hall.
THE ARCH by Kaoru Watanabe Out Now via New Amsterdam Records
by Rachel Stone - Sep 18, 2026
Composer and instrumentalist Kaoru Watanabe released THE ARCH, blending traditional Japanese instruments with experimental and improvisational elements. The album was created in collaboration with Grammy-winning producer William Brittelle at Figure 8 Recording.
Rhiannon Giddens to Perform at Massey Hall in Toronto
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2026
Grammy-winning folk singer-songwriter Rhiannon Giddens will perform at Toronto's Massey Hall. The MacArthur fellow and Pulitzer Prize winner has centered her work on restoring overlooked contributions to American musical history.
GOOD BONES to Make World Premiere at Cincinnati Opera
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
Cincinnati Opera announced GOOD BONES, a new opera from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael Abels and playwright James Ijames, as the third work in The Black Opera Project trilogy, set to premiere at Cincinnati Music Hall.
Caramoor to Host Five Summer Concerts Commemorating America at 250
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
Caramoor will present five concerts across its grounds to mark America's 250th anniversary, featuring The Knights, pianist Conrad Tao, Poiesis Quartet, a Louis Armstrong centennial celebration, and a Fourth of July fireworks pops concert.
Review: THE OLD MAID / QUEEN MARY / MARTHA GRAHAM at Spoleto
by Perry Tannenbaum - Jun 3, 2026
Scottish Ballet's MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS is likely to stand as the most spectacular triumph at Spoleto Festival USA 2026, and festival founder Gian Carlo Menotti's 1939 radio opera, THE OLD MAID AND THE THIEF, will probably remain the best theatre.