Robert Schumann

Shriver Hall Concert Series Unveils 2026-27 Lineup with Premieres and Debuts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026

The Shriver Hall Concert Series has announced its 61st season for 2026-27, featuring a robust lineup including two U.S. premieres co-commissioned by SHCS. The season will also mark the Baltimore debut of renowned saxophonist Steven Banks alongside the Verona Quartet, as well as the first Baltimore performances by pianist Igor Levit and Trio Afiori. Additionally, cellist Pablo Ferrández will make his Baltimore recital debut. Other highlights include appearances by pianist Hélène Grimaud, violinis

Roger Zare’s Gamma For String Quartet Will Premiere in Sarasota
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will present four concerts in April, including DragonBoot Quartet on April 12 performing the world premiere of Roger Zare’s Gamma for string quartet. 

Chamber Music Northwest To Present Pacific Northwest Premiere Of LOEFFLER OCTET
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2026

Chamber Music Northwest will present the Pacific Northwest premiere of a rediscovered chamber work by Charles Martin Loeffler on March 28, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Portland.

New York Theatre Ballet Will Stage ONCE UPON A BALLET
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

In a charming tale set in the animal kingdom, New York Theatre Ballet's “Once Upon a Ballet” series presents Carnival of the Animals for six shows, Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29  at 11:00 A.M., 1:00 P.M., and 3:30 P.M each day.

Yale Schwarzman Center and Yale School of Music to Present Cellist Steven Isserlis 
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026

Yale Schwarzman Center, in collaboration with the Yale School of Music, will present a special performance by renowned cellist Steven Isserlis. This event marks a significant occasion in the center's season, showcasing classical music at its finest.

Steven Isserlis to Conclude Shriver Hall's 60th Season with Cello Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026

Renowned cellist Steven Isserlis will perform works by Beethoven, Schumann, and others at Shriver Hall, Baltimore, marking the end of the venue's 60th mainstage season.

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.

San Francisco Symphony Unveils March 2026 Programming with Itzhak Perlman, John Malkovich & More
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026

The San Francisco Symphony has unveiled its March programming lineup, which features three Orchestral Series programs, a concert with Itzhak Perlman and the SF Symphony, Aleksey Igudesman’s The Music Critic featuring actor John Malkovich, and more.

Minyoung Rho to Perform REFLECTIONS & INFLUENCES at Carnegie Hall in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

Acclaimed Korean pianist Minyoung Rho will perform a diverse program at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall on March 2, 2026, featuring works by Auerbach, Callender, Rachmaninoff, and Schumann.

Hershey Felder in LOVE NOTES and More Set for TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Season 56 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has unveiled its 56th season—a lineup of works to be presented July 2026 through April 2027. TheatreWorks Artistic Director Giovanna Sardelli revealed the three plays, two musicals, and one play with music.

Shriver Hall Concert Series to Feature Isidore String Quartet and Golda Schultz in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

Shriver Hall Concert Series will continue its 60th anniversary and 2025-26 concert season this March with performances by the Isidore String Quartet with pianist Jeremy Denk and soprano Golda Schultz with pianist Jonathan Ware.

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin Unveil 2026�"27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin have unveiled the 2026–27 season—Nézet-Séguin’s 15th as music and artistic director—full of epic musical events, bold artistic experiences, and new musical journeys.

59E59 Theaters to Host Eight UK Productions for Brits Off Broadway 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026

59E59 Theaters will present eight diverse UK productions at the Brits Off Broadway 2026 festival, showcasing a range of dramatic and comedic works.

Orion Ensemble Debuts New Work by Champion Alongside Beethoven and Arensky
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

​​​​​​​The Orion Ensemble will showcase its core musicians—Kathryne Pirtle, clarinet; Florentina Ramniceanu, violin; Diana Schmück, piano; and Judy Stone, cello—on the third concert program of its 33rd season.

Symphony San Jose To Present HOPELESSLY ROMANTIC Program This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026

Symphony San Jose will present Hopelessly Romantic, a program featuring works by Schubert, Sibelius, and Schumann, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.

Symphony San Jose To Present HOPELESSLY ROMANTIC In January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 29, 2025

Symphony San Jose will present HOPELESSLY ROMANTIC, a concert program featuring music by Schubert, Sibelius, and Schumann. The performances will showcase Geneva Lewis as soloist in Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, conducted by François López-Ferrer.

Cherry Street Music To Present Three Chamber Music Events At Newton’s Allen Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025

Cherry Street Music at The Allen Center in Newton will present a trio of chamber music events from November 13 to December 18, 2025, featuring The Lydian String Quartet, Boston Symphony musicians, and acclaimed violinist Stefan Jackiw.

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra To Present PAINTED ON THE SKY Featuring APPALACHIAN SPRING October 25
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2025

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will open its 2025–26 Masterworks season on Saturday, October 25, with Painted on the Sky, a program featuring Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring and a new collaboration with lighting and set designer Doug Fitch and Oglebay Institute’s School of Dance.

Review: ROMANTIC VISIONS at Jacobs Music Center
by Ron Bierman - Oct 18, 2025

What did our critic think of ROMANTIC VISIONS at Jacobs Music Center? Conductor Rafael Payare showed why in a performance driven with his usual gymnastic vigor.

Ian Hobson To Conclude Schumann Cycle At Tenri Cultural Institute
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025

Pianist and conductor Ian Hobson will conclude his five-year Robert Schumann Cycle at New York’s Tenri Cultural Institute, performing Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-sharp minor and Davidsbündlertänze.