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Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Music

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THREE SHORT BALLETS to Bring Northern Ballet Back to Linbury Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2026

Northern Ballet will return to the Linbury Theatre with a triple bill featuring a world premiere by Tiler Peck, a revival of Mthuthuzeli November's Fools, and Hans van Manen's Five Tangos.
THE SEASONS OF VIVALDI + PIAZZOLLA to be Presented at South Bend Symphony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026

The South Bend Symphony will present a program pairing Vivaldi's Four Seasons with Piazzolla's tango-inspired works at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, led by Music Director Alastair Willis.
Han Chen to Present REIMAGINING CLASSICAL at CUNY's Elebash Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026

Grammy-nominated pianist Han Chen will lead a program of recent classical releases, including the world premiere of Ellis Ludwig-Leone's Quiet Hours, at CUNY Graduate Center.
SF Symphony to Open 2026-27 Season with Hilary Hahn at Opening Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026

Violinist Hilary Hahn will join the San Francisco Symphony for its season-opening gala, part of a month of programming led by Giancarlo Guerrero featuring Samara Joy, Gregory Alan Isakov and Fantastic Negrito.
ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL Founder to Step Down After 30th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026

Aloysia Friedmann will conclude her tenure as artistic director of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, with cellist Joshua Gindele set to succeed her in the leadership role.
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Founder to Step Down After 30th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026

Aloysia Friedmann will conclude her tenure as artistic director of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, which she founded in 1998, following the festival's 30th anniversary season.
FLYING DUTCHMAN, SHOW BOAT and More Set for Opera Orlando 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026

Opera Orlando announced a 2026-27 season featuring its first Wagner opera and first musical, following record revenue during its 10th anniversary year.
BRIGHT FEAR and REST World Premieres to Highlight City of London Sinfonia Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026

City of London Sinfonia will present two world premieres exploring migration, memory and belonging, with new works by Nicola T. Chang, Mary Jean Chan and Emily Levy at London venues.
Machiko Ozawa & Gene Pritsker Duo Will Perform as Part of Composers Concordance
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026

Composers Concordance will present violinist Machiko Ozawa and guitarist Gene Pritsker at The Delancey in New York City, blending contemporary classical music with jazz, techno and tango influences.
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.
M2DUO to Launch Composers Concordance's 43rd Season with Violin and Piano Works
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026

Composers Concordance opens its 2026–27 season with M2duO, featuring violinist Machiko Ozawa and pianist Makia Matsumura performing works by Ozawa, Matsumura, Astor Piazzolla, and Gene Pritsker.
STARS IN THE CLASSICS Summer Garden Concerts to Return to Orange Village
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026

M.U.S.i.C. Stars in the Classics will present two outdoor chamber music concerts at a private Orange Village home, featuring award-winning musicians performing works from classical to jazz.
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota to Launch 31st Season With 24 Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota has revealed its 31st season, featuring 24 concerts across multiple series, including Soirée, Sunday Best, and Top Shelf Tuesdays, with performances at venues throughout Sarasota.
North/South Chamber Orchestra to Close 46th Season With Works by Living Composers
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026

The North/South Chamber Orchestra will conclude its 46th consecutive season with a free concert featuring works by composers from France, the Czech Republic, and the United States at Christ & St. Stephen's Church in New York.
Composers Concordance to Present CHICAGO CADENCE at The CheckOut
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026

Natasha Bogojević, Seth Boustead, Gene Pritsker, and Amy Wurtz will perform works blending classical, jazz, and experimental music at The CheckOut in Chicago.
IGNITE to Close Bruce Wood Dance Dallas' 16th Season at Moody Performance Hall
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Bruce Wood Dance Dallas will present IGNITE, a triple-bill season finale at Moody Performance Hall in the Dallas Arts District, featuring world and Dallas premieres alongside a Bruce Wood classic.
Northern Ballet Will Perform THREE SHORT BALLETS in Leeds and London This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

Northern Ballet announced a triple-bill programme, THREE SHORT BALLETS, featuring works by Tiler Peck, Mthuthuzeli November, and Hans van Manen, coming to Leeds and London this autumn.
Teatro Círculo To Present TANGO 100% As Part Of Teatro Fest NYC 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026

Teatro Círculo will present Tango 100% directed and designed by Ángel Gil Orrios and musical direction by Latin Grammy nominee Emiliano Messiez as part of its The Jeffrey and Paula Gural DANCEseries2026.
TANGO AFTER DARK is Coming to Sadler's Wells Theatre in November 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026

Germán Cornejo's Tango After Dark will run at Sadler's Wells Theatre in Angel from November 5–9, 2026, featuring ten dancers, a live orchestra, and music by Astor Piazzolla.
New York Philharmonic Musicians to Perform at Hoff-Barthelson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026

Hoff-Barthelson Music School will present the annual Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency and Concert, featuring distinguished musicians from the New York Philharmonic.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Astor Piazzolla written?

Astor Piazzolla has written 2 shows including Dangerous Games (Composer), Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (Composer).

What awards has Astor Piazzolla been nominated for?

and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Dangerous Games.

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