Spoleto Festival USA

Performer & Composer Nathalie Joachim Named Opera Philadelphia's Composer in Residence
by Emmy Rice - Jul 19, 2025

Grammy-nominated performer and composer Nathalie Joachim, a Haitian American artist hailed for being “a fresh and invigorating cross-cultural voice” (The Nation) will serve as Opera Philadelphia’s Composer in Residence for the upcoming 2025-2026 Season.

Nathalie Joachim Named Composer in Residence For Opera Philadelphia's 2025-2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2025

Grammy-nominated performer and composer Nathalie Joachim, a Haitian American artist will serve as Opera Philadelphia's Composer in Residence for the upcoming 2025-2026 Season.

Review: THE TURN OF THE SCREW AT SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA at Dock Street Theatre
by Perry Tannenbaum - Jun 4, 2025

Spoleto Festival USA's bipolar weekend of WHITE BOX and POLAR BEAR & PENGUIN was an admirable pairing for young and old -but not as grippingly theatrical as the world premiere staging of Benjamin Britten's opera, THE TURN OF THE SCREW, retelling the ghostly Henry James novella under the direction of Rodula Gaitanou

World Premiere Recording AN AMERICAN SOLDIER Announced by American Composers Orchestra
by Emmy Rice - May 24, 2025

The American Composers Orchestra (ACO) today released the world premiere recording of composer Huang Ruo and librettist David Henry Hwang’s moving and timely opera, An American Soldier, conducted by Carolyn Kuan, digitally via Platoon.

92NY to Present Parker Ramsay, Harp With Special Guest Charlotte Mundy, Voice
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2025

The 92nd Street Y, New York will present Parker Ramsay, harp at Buttenwieser Hall at The Arnhold Center and online. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets

Spoleto Festival USA Adds REMEMBER THIS to 2025 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Spoleto Festival USA has announced the addition of the critically acclaimed play, Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski, to its 2025 season.

Three New Musicians to Join Boston Symphony Orchestra for the 2025�"26 Season
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has appointed Caleb Quillen as the orchestra’s new principal bass. BSO third horn Michael Winter has been appointed associate principal horn, and Samuel Andonian and Arianna Brusubardis Grace join as section violins.

Spoleto Festival USA Announces 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

Spoleto Festival USA have announced the lineup for its 49th Festival taking place from May 23 to June 8. Charleston's enchanting backdrop sets the stage for more than 120 unforgettable performances, including six world premieres and two U.S. premieres across opera, theater, music, and dance.

Albany Symphony To Welcome 10 New Orchestra Musicians, Including New Concertmaster Christina Bouey
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

The Albany Symphony recently held auditions and appointed ten new talented musicians including Christina Bouey (concertmaster), and more. Learn more about the new members!

Dallas Bach Society To Release Premiere Recording Of Handel's Original Messiah In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024

The Dallas Bach Society, led by James Richman, will release a premiere recording of Handel's original 1741 version of MESSIAH on November 22, 2024, featuring a new edition by musicologist Malcolm Bruno.

Cellist Seth Parker Woods to Tour New Program THUS SPOKE THEIR VERSE To Newport, Washington D.C. And Boston
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

GRAMMY-nominated cellist Seth Parker Woods presents 'Thus Spoke Their Verse,' exploring three centuries of cello music focused on identity and storytelling, touring Newport, Washington D.C., and Boston. Learn more and see how to attend.

Interview: Theatre Life with Anita Yavich
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 4, 2024

Today’s subject Anita Yavich is currently living her theatre life both locally and on Broadway. Her costume designs can currently be seen in Roundabout Theatre Company’s current production of Yellow Face and starting October 25th her work will be onstage at Kennedy Center in the Opera House with Washington National Opera’s (WNO) production of Fidelio. The show runs through November 4th.

1927'S PLEASE RIGHT BACK Comes To The Southbank Centre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2024

1927's PLEASE RIGHT BACK has announced its run at the Southbank Centre, blending live performance and animation. The show will be held from October 10-15, 2024, offering a unique theatrical experience.

OPERA America Awards $100,000 to Support Opera by Women at Five Opera Companies
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

OPERA America has announced grants to five companies to support the commissioning of new works by women composers as part of its Opera Grants for Women Composers program, generously supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Cellist Seth Parker Woods to Make NY Philharmonic Debut In NY Premiere Of Nathalie Joachim's Had To Be
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

Cellist Seth Parker Woods will make his New York Philharmonic debut on October 17-18, 2024, performing the New York premiere of Nathalie Joachim’s cello concerto Had To Be at the Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Names Three New Fellows to the Susan W. and Stephen D. Paine BSO Resident Fellowship
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2024

Rachel Arcega Orth, Maximiliano Oppeltz, and Yuri Hughes join the BSO and Boston Pops as new resident fellows, beginning their performances in fall 2024.

David T. Little's WHAT BELONGS TO YOU Premieres at Modlin Center for the Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2024

GRAMMY Award-nominated composer David T. Little has unveiled his latest work for the stage, an opera for tenor and chamber orchestra in three parts based on Garth Greenwell's critically acclaimed debut novel, What Belongs to You.

Photos: First Look At PLEASE RIGHT BACK UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2024

New photos have been released showing the first look at award-winning company 1927’s UK premiere of their new show Please right back.

PLEASE RIGHT BACK Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024

Award-winning company 1927 will returne to the UK for the first time since 2021 with their new show Please right back at the Gulbenkian Arts Centre, where they are Associate Artists, from 24 - 27 July.

Review: SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA CHAMBER MUSIC at Dock Street Theatre
by Perry Tannenbaum - Jun 9, 2024

Wiancko is more about theming each of the 11 concerts in the chamber series, more about the Zen of each program. Nuttall was laid-back and West Coast in his attitude: If you want to applaud between movements, go right ahead. A couple of times, Wiancko took what seemed like a Far Eastern approach, requesting that we withhold applause between works.