Susanna Phillips

Musica Sacra To Premiere Wayne Oquin’s ON THE WORDS OF WALT WHITMAN at St. Bartholomew's Church
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026

Wayne Oquin's latest composition, 'On the Words of Walt Whitman,' will debut at St. Bartholomew's Church in NYC, conducted by Kent Tritle.

Kent Tritle to Lead Concerts at St. John the Divine, Oratorio Society of New York and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026

Renowned conductor Kent Tritle will lead a series of spring 2026 concerts at St. John the Divine, featuring A German REquieum, Alexander's Feast, and more.

Composer/Pianist Michael Stephen Brown to Release TWELVE BLOCKS On First Hand Records
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025

Pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown will release TWELVE BLOCKS, the first album devoted entirely to his original compositions, on First Hand Records.

Musica Sacra to Present CLASSICS FOR CHRISTMAS At Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025

Musica Sacra will present “Classics for Christmas,” a concert of festive delights, for its annual holiday concert at Carnegie Hall, featuring orchestral works by Corelli, Poulenc, Helena Paish, and Randall Thompson.

New York Festival Of Song To Present NYFOS NEXT: THE MANY WORLDS INTERPRETATION 
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2025

The New York Festival of Song (NYFOS) will continue its NYFOS Next series with The Many Worlds Interpretation on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at The Theater at 150W17TH.

New York Festival Of Song to Present 16th Annual NYFOS Next Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025

New York Festival of Song will kick off its 2025-2026 season with the 16th annual NYFOS Next Festival in October. Learn more and see how to attend here!

NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG Reveals 2025-26 Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2025

New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, has announced its 2025-26 season of performances, including four Mainstage Series programs at Merkin Hall, co-presented with Kaufman Music Center. The season also includes the ​​NYFOS Next Festival at The Theater at 150 W 17 and NYFOS's annual residency at The Juilliard School.

Lewis Flinn to Perform Live in Concert at Laurie Beechman Theater with Guests Julie Benko and Susanna Phillips
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2025

Award-winning composer Lewis Flinn, along with special guests Julie Benko (Broadway's Funny Girl) and Susanna Phillips (Metropolitan Opera) will perform a one-night-only concert at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 W 42nd St) this Friday, June 20 at 7PM, doors opening at 5:30PM. 

Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen Named The Met's 2025 Beverly Sills Artist Award Winner
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2025

The Metropolitan Opera has named soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen the winner of the 2025 Beverly Sills Artist Award. The annual $50,000 award recognizes extraordinarily gifted singers with rising Met careers.

Richard Tucker Music Foundation Names 2025 Award Winner and Grant Recipients
by Josh Sharpe - May 8, 2025

The Richard Tucker Music Foundation has announced the recipients of its prestigious Richard Tucker Award, Richard Tucker Career Grant, and Sara Tucker Study Grant. 

Review: World Premiere of Moravec-Campbell ALL SHALL RISE At OSNY under Tritle at Carnegie Hall
by Richard Sasanow - May 8, 2025

By definition, the historical view of the oratorio is that it’s typically religious in nature, performed unstaged and without costumes or scenery. Going by that description, The Oratorio Society of New York’s (OSNY) program at Carnegie Hall this week—a combination of contemporary and classical works--under conductor Kent Tritle, broke some rules in both parts of its stirring, gorgeously sung and played program.

Simone Dinnerstein Releases 'Complicité - Music Of J.S. Bach'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2025

On May 30 2025, pianist Simone Dinnerstein releases her new album, Complicité, on the Supertrain Records label. This is her first recording with the string ensemble she founded and directs, Baroklyn (the ensemble's name is a portmanteau of Baroque and Brooklyn, Dinnerstein's home borough), and features the music of J.S. Bach and Philip Lasser.

Oratorio's Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition Unveils Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2025

The Oratorio Society of New York, led by Music Director Kent Tritle, has announced the winners of its 48th Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition Finals Concert held at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 1:30 pm.

Oratorio Society Of New York Concludes 24-25 Season With World Premiere Of ALL SHALL RISE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025

The renowned Oratorio Society of New York (OSNY), led by Music Director Kent Tritle, concludes its 2024-2025 season with the world premiere of Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell’s All Shall Rise, as well as Mendelssohn’s Lobgesang on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.

Finnish-Cuban Pianist Anton Mejias Releases First Solo Album THE ART OF MEMORY
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

On March 28, 2025, Deutsche Grammophon releases Finnish-Cuban pianist Anton Mejias' first solo album, The Art of Memory, featuring the world premiere recording of Philip Lasser's Twelve Preludes: The Art of Memory, a companion piece to Book II of J.S. Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier.

Michael Stephen Brown to Perform at Ocean Reef Chamber Music Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025

The internationally lauded American pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown will return to the Ocean Reef Chamber Music Festival in Key Largo, FL. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Mezzo-Soprano Samantha Hankey to Perform With Pianist Myra Huang In Recital at Vocal Arts DC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024

Mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey and pianist Myra Huang will perform at The Kennedy Center Terrace Theater in January, presented by Vocal Arts DC. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Pianist Simone Dinnerstein Will Perform With Musica Sacra at Carnegie Hall
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024

GRAMMY-nominated pianist Simone Dinnerstein, will be a guest soloist with Musica Sacra for its annual holiday season concert next month at Carnegie Hall.

Musica Sacra to Present CLASSICS FOR CHRISTMAS: Mozart, Bach & Beethoven at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2024

Music Director Kent Tritle will lead “Classics for Christmas: Mozart, Bach & Beethoven,” a festive program with two renowned guest artists: Mozart’s ebullient motet Exsultate at Carnegie Hall.

Musica Sacra Announces 2024-25 Season with Carnegie Hall Holiday Program and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2024

Musica Sacra has announced its 2024-25 season featuring 'SurRound II,' a holiday program at Carnegie Hall, and a performance of 'Messiah' with the New York Philharmonic.