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Cynthia Erivo Wins NAACP Image Award for WICKED: FOR GOOD - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026

Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, and more took home awards this past weekend at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. Check out the full list of winners now.

Jonas Kaufmann to Release 'MAGISCHE TÖNE' Operetta Album on Sony Classical
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2026

Jonas Kaufmann will release MAGISCHE TÖNE on April 10, 2026 via Sony Classical. Recorded with the Hungarian State Opera Orchestra and conducted by Dirk Kaftan, the album features operetta favorites and the tenor aria “Magische Töne” from Die Königin von Saba.

Anna Lapwood to Release New Sony Classical Album ARISE, SHINE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2026

Anna Lapwood will release ARISE, SHINE on March 6, 2026 via Sony Classical. The album features The Chapel Choir of Pembroke College, Cambridge and marks Lapwood’s final recording as Director of Music at Pembroke College.

Olivia Belli Releases Piano Concerto DAIMON on Sony Classical
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026

Italian pianist and composer Olivia Belli has released her first piano concerto, DAIMON, on Sony Classical. Inspired by Homer’s Odyssey, the album explores themes of journey, identity and return, drawing on both Greek mythology and Belli’s personal story.

Video: Official Trailer Debuts for EMERGING FROM THE SHADOWS Spotlighting Weinberg and Korngold
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026

The official trailer has been released for Emerging from the Shadows: Rediscovering the Legacies of Weinberg & Korngold, a new documentary that celebrates the intertwined stories of composers Mieczysław Weinberg and Erich Wolfgang Korngold. Watch it now.

Video: Opera Singer Denyce Graves Reflects on Career Ahead of Retirement on PBS
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026

Following a storied career on the operatic stages across the country, acclaimed mezzo soprano Dency Graves is entering the next phase of her career. For the PBS culture series CANVAS, arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown caught up with the performer ahead of her retirement. Watch the segment now.

Sarasota Concert Association To Present Pianist Alexander Malofeev In Sarasota Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

Sarasota Concert Association will present pianist Alexander Malofeev in his Sarasota debut on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Riverview Performing Arts Center.

Olivia Belli To Release New Album DAIMON
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2026

Composer and pianist Olivia Belli will release a new album, Daimon, on Sony Classical, centered on a piano concerto inspired by Homer’s Odyssey. The recording reflects a personal and mythic exploration of artistic purpose through neoclassical soundscapes and collaborative performance.

Pianist Alexander Malofeev Releases Debut Album FORGOTTEN MELODIES on Sony Classical
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2026

Sony Classical has announced the debut album of world-renowned pianist Alexander Malofeev titled Forgotten Melodies set for release on February 27, 2026 and available for preorder now.

John Thiessen Named Executive Director of American Classical Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026

The American Classical Orchestra (ACO), New York City's foremost period instrument orchestra, has announced the appointment of John Thiessen as its new Executive Director.

Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, & More Nominated for NAACP Image Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026

The NAACP has announced the full list of “NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with nominees including Wicked: For Good, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, and more. Check out the full list here.

Angela Hewitt And Jeneba Kanneh-Mason to Perform in Shriver Hall Concert Series This February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2026

Shriver Hall Concert Series will continue its 60th anniversary and 2025-26 concert season with the return of pianist Angela Hewitt. Hewitt will return to Shriver Hall to present a program of Baroque brilliance.

Guitarist Ottmar Liebert and His Band, Luna Negra to Perform at NJPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025

New Jersey Performing Arts Center will present Grammy Nominated German guitarist Ottmar Liebert and his band, Luna Negra. Liebert has become one of the most successful instrumental artists of the past decades.

Anna Lapwood and Friends Will Celebrate International Women's Day at the Royal Albert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025

Classical superstar Anna Lapwood will mark International Women's Day with a special recital at the Royal Albert Hall spotlighting female composers – and featuring special guest artists.

Pianist Alexander Malofeev to Release New Album, 'Forgotten Melodies' In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2025

Sony Classical has announced the debut album of world-renowned pianist Alexander Malofeev titled Forgotten Melodies set for release on February 27, 2026 and available for preorder now

Organist Anna Lapwood to Embark on UK Tour in 2026
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2025

Organist, conductor, and broadcaster Anna Lapwood has announced a brand new UK tour for 2026. The tour will see Lapwood perform a mix of classical and contemporary music and film scores specially arranged for organ in her own style.

Martin Fröst to Release New Album B.A.C.H. On Sony Classical
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2025

Internationally acclaimed clarinetist and conductor Martin Fröst will release his newest album, B.A.C.H., on October 24, 2025, with Sony Classical. The recording reimagines some of J.S. Bach’s most beloved works in fresh arrangements for clarinet, bass, cello, theorbo, and other instruments, featuring an all-star lineup of collaborators and a special guest appearance by Benny Andersson of ABBA.

José Iturbi Foundation Sponsors RACHMANINOFF UNDER THE STARS At Hollywood Bowl
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025

The José Iturbi Foundation sponsored “Rachmaninoff Under the Stars” with the LA Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The special evening honored the legacy of pianist and conductor José Iturbi while supporting scholarships for emerging musicians through the Foundation’s ongoing programs.

Cellist Anastasia Kobekina Records Bach’s Cello Suites for New Album
by Emmy Rice - Aug 3, 2025

An extraordinary two years for Anatasia Kobekina, who reaches a high point in September when Sony Classical releases the trailblazing cellist’s recording of Bach’s iconic Cello Suites on September 26, 2025.

Palm Beach Symphony Unveils 2025-2026 Season Featuring Gershwin, Rachmaninoff and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025

Palm Beach Symphony has revealed the 2025-2026 Masterworks Concert Series led by Music Director Gerard Schwarz. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!