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John Holiday Announces 2026-2027 Highlights
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026

Countertenor John Holiday has announced season highlights including a world premiere with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, a Wigmore Hall recital, and productions with Dutch National Opera and Komische Oper Berlin.

Boston Chamber Symphony Reveals 2026–27 Season, Featuring Two East Coast Premieres
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026

Boston Chamber Symphony will present a season featuring two East Coast premieres by composers Pascal Le Boeuf and Michael Gilbertson, with guest artists including violinist Joshua Brown and pianist Adam Golka.

The Little Opera Theatre Of NY Will Present WUTHERING HEIGHTS
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 31, 2026

The little OPERA theatre of ny (LOTNY) will present Wuthering Heights, an opera by Carlisle Floyd after the novel by Emily Brontë, from November 19-22 at the Loreto Theater, Sheen Center for Thought & Culture, 18 Bleecker St, New York, NY, 10012.

Jeneba Kanneh-Mason to Release SONGS WITHOUT WORDS EP on Sony Classical
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2026

Pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason has released the first single from her upcoming EP, a Nina Simone-arranged take on Saint-Saëns' Samson and Delilah theme, ahead of the full Sony Classical release.

Kendall Square Orchestra to Present 2026-27 Season at Sanders Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2026

The Kendall Square Orchestra will present a four-concert season led by Music Director Kristo Kondakçi, exploring freedom, identity and human connection at Sanders Theatre in Cambridge.

Review: BBC PROMS: AMERICAN CLASSICS, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - Aug 27, 2026

This year’s Proms season has been awash with commemorations of America’s 250th anniversary, the entire season beginning with Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” - and that piece featuring at several other points in various ways across the festival. So it was about time that there was a concert wholly focused on American composers, and celebrating the country’s more romantic aspects. It was only fitting that Marin Alsop curated the programme and was there to conduct the Philharmonia Orchestra.

Studio 7 Classical Label to Launch with Muresanu and Sonia Lee Recordings
by Rachel Stone - Aug 10, 2026

A new classical music label, Studio 7 Classical, will debut with recordings by violinist Irina Muresanu and violinist Sonia Lee, featuring conductor and pianist Benjamin Loeb.

HAITI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL to Screen 16 Films in Hollywood
by Rachel Stone - Aug 6, 2026

The Haiti International Film Festival announced 16 official selections for its 11th annual edition, set to take place at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood.

Audra McDonald, a Miles Davis Tribute and More Set for Library of Congress 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026

The Library of Congress will present a season marking America's semiquincentennial and centennials for Miles Davis and John Coltrane, featuring Audra McDonald, Dianne Reeves and seven new commissions at the Coolidge Auditorium.

Eastman School of Music to Release IN PLAIN SIGHT: The Black Anthology
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2026

Eastman School of Music will release a double album of art songs by Black American composers, featuring Joshua Conyers, Nicole Cabell, and Kiera Duffy.

Newport Classical to Launch 2026-2027 Chamber Series With Twelve Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026

Newport Classical announced its sixth full-season Chamber Series, presenting twelve concerts at its Recital Hall in downtown Newport, with tickets going on sale to the public this summer.

NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG to Launch 2026-2027 Season at Merkin Hall and Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026

New York Festival of Song announced its upcoming season, featuring four mainstage concerts at Merkin Hall co-presented by Kaufman Music Center, plus standalone programs including A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU! and a Juilliard collaboration.

Boston Landmarks Orchestra to Mark 25th Anniversary With Free Summer Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026

Boston Landmarks Orchestra, led by Music Director Christopher Wilkins, will present a free summer season marking its 25th anniversary, with performances at the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell and Boston neighborhoods, including a Juneteenth Celebration and Verdi's Requiem.

Sandeep Das, The Texas Tenors and More Set for Western Piedmont Symphony 2026–2027 Concert Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2026

Western Piedmont Symphony unveiled its 62nd season, featuring over 15 concerts across Hickory, Morganton, Lenoir, and Boone, with programming spanning Handel to Max Richter and Grammy-winning guest artists.

Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival to Present 13 Concerts in 43rd Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026

Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival will return for its 43rd season, featuring 13 concerts celebrating American music, BCM founder Marya Martin’s 50th anniversary in the U.S., and more.

Review: AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS 'DER FREISCHÜTZ' at Carnegie Hall
by Joanna Barouch - May 9, 2026

Leon Botstein has a special aptitude for finding under-appreciated and rarely (if ever) performed works for orchestra. While it must be understood that not everything committed to paper by any composer is a jewel of perfection.

New York Festival of Song To Release New Album MY BROTHER'S KEEPER
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026

New York Festival of Song announced the release of MY BROTHER'S KEEPER on NYFOS Records, featuring six leading Black male vocalists co-produced by baritone Justin Austin and GRAMMY-nominated pianist Steven Blier.

Master Mixologist: Jacob Tschetter of CHARLIE'S PLACE in Waldwick NJ
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 22, 2026

Jacob Tschetter is the creative mind behind the cocktails at Charlie’s Place. He is a seasoned beverage professional with over 15 years of experience in bartending, spirits education, cocktail creation and bar program development.

Houston Ebony Opera Guild To Present OPERA GEMS: A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN OPERA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026

The Houston Ebony Opera Guild will present OPERA GEMS: A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN OPERA on April 26, 2026, at Heights Church, featuring works by Scott Joplin, William Grant Still, Samuel Barber, and Terence Blanchard.

Catalyst Quartet to Release UNCOVERED Vol. 4 Featuring Joseph Bologne
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026

the Catalyst Quartet will release 'UNCOVERED Vol. 4: Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges' on Azica Records, marking the final installment of their GRAMMY-nominated series celebrating historically significant Black composers.