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J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland and Donna McKechnie to Receive Honorary Degrees at MSM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026

Manhattan School of Music will confer Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts degrees on mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland, Donna McKechnie, Jane Chu, and Jason Moran at its annual Commencement Ceremony at The Riverside Church in New York City.

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA Will Present Dvořák's NEW WORLD SYMPHONY
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA will close its 2025/26 season at Skyview Concert Hall with Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 and Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 2, featuring violinist Inés Issel Burzyńska.

Pianist Brian Ganz Will Complete His Quest To Play All Of Chopin's Music This Month at Strathmore
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026

Pianist Brian Ganz will conclude his 16-year journey to perform every work composed by the legendary Fryderyk Chopin on Saturday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore.

THE SOUND OF ABSENCE Comes to Omnibus in February
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025

Inspired by writer and performer Yanina Hope’s relationship with her father, The Sound of Absence blends theatre and original live piano music to examine the complexities of father-daughter bonds and the ways parents’ decisions shape our lives.

Violinist and Composer Curtis Stewart Releases New Album 'Seasons of Change'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 20, 2025

Six-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated violinist and composer Curtis Stewart has released Seasons of Change, a recomposition of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on Bright Shiny Things. Listen to it now.

The Washington Chorus Launches New Brand Identity and Unveils 2025–2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2025

The Washington Chorus has announced its new brand and logo, as well as its 2025-2026 season. With concerts exploring light and love (in all its forms), the upcoming season features guest appearances with the National Symphony Orchestra and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, TWC's annual collaboration with National Philharmonic, the beloved A Candlelight Christmas, and a return to National Presbyterian Church for the first time since 2019.

Brian Ganz To Perform EXTREME CHOPIN On Feb 28 At Strathmore
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2025

Classical pianist Brian Ganz, widely regarded as one of the leading pianists of his generation, will return to Strathmore with a program of rarely heard works by Fryderyk Chopin.

Michael Stephen Brown to Join Violinist Geneva Lewis & Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players in Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

Pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown will join violinist Geneva Lewis as well as the Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players in concert in February. Learn more!

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.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota to Present Duo Karolina & Iwo and More in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2025

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will present Duo Karolina & Iwo in February, plus more performances! See full February programming and learn how to purchase tickets to upcoming shows.

Michael Stephen Brown Joins Pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute In Duo Recital At Duke University
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025

The internationally lauded American pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown will be presented by the Duke University in a piano recital on Sunday afternoon, January 12, 2025, at 3 pm at Baldwin Auditorium.

Pianist Brian Ganz Free Evening Recital Of Beethoven And Chopin At St. Mary's College
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

St. Mary's College of MD Musician-in-Residence Brian Ganz will perform his only full-length evening piano recital of the semester on Thursday, December 5 at 7 pm in the Main Concert Hall of the Dodge Performing Arts Center on the college campus.

Pianist/Composer Michael Stephen Brown to Perform at Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024

Michael Stephen Brown, acclaimed pianist and composer, will perform at the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival. The 'Baroque Bounty' program includes works by Bach and features fellow musicians. Learn how to attend.

Classical Pianist Brian Ganz Will Perform Chopin and Beethoven in Bethesda
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024

Pianist Brian Ganz, well-known to Washington, D.C. audiences for his interpretations of the music of the great Romantic composer Fryderyk Chopin, will present a recital of works by Chopin and Beethoven.

Pianist Michael Stephen Brown to Join Violinist Jennifer Frautschi at Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2024

Pianist Michael Stephen Brown and violinist Jennifer Frautschi will perform a duo recital with the Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players, featuring works by four women composers. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Pianist Michael Stephen Brown to be Presented In Duo Recital By Artist Series Concerts Of Sarasota
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2024

Esteemed pianist Michael Stephen Brown will perform in a duo recital presented by Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota. Mr. Brown will be joined by violinist Arnaud Sussmann. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Pianist-Composer Michael Stephen Brown To Return To Moab Music Festival This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2024

Internationally noted pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown will perform at the Moab Music Festival on August 29-30, 2024, showcasing his exceptional talent in a scenic outdoor setting.

Pianist Michael Stephen Brown To Return To Bard Music Festival In August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2024

American pianist Michael Stephen Brown is invited back to the Bard Music Festival for a concert on August 10, 2024, 1:30 pm at Olin Hall at Fisher Center at Bard (Manor Ave, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY 12504).

Pianist Michael Stephen Brown To Perform at Festival Del Sole in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024

Michael Stephen Brown will perform with Pinchas Zukerman and Amanda Forsyth on August 2, 2024, at Weill Hall, Green Space Music Center. The program includes Mendelssohn's Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor.

Pianist Michael Stephen Brown & Violinist Arnaud Sussmann to Make Debut In Shenzhen, China
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2024

Renowned American pianist Michael Stephen Brown and violinist Arnaud Sussmann will make their debut in Shenzhen, China, on May 18, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.