Benjamin Britten News

The duo chat about their upcoming Ottawa recital at the Carlton Dominion-Chalmers Centre on May 6th.

A new musical arrives in San Diego as SDSU’s New Musical Initiative presents the world premiere of “Tomorrow, The Island Dies,” by composer and writer Ryan Scott Oliver.

Carnegie Hall announced new additions to its free interactive website Carnegie Hall Kids, including Rhythm Explorer, a game developed with FableVision that helps children build rhythm skills and explore global music traditions.

The BBC Proms returns in summer 2026, presenting eight weeks of world-class music from an array of leading orchestras, conductors and soloists from across the UK and around the world.

The Los Angeles Children's Chorus will present its annual Spring Concert at Pasadena Presbyterian Church, featuring nearly 400 choristers from six ensembles performing works by Bach, Verdi, Handel, and more.

MusicaNova Orchestra will close its 2025–2026 season with Calming Waters: Sibelius & Frank at Tempe Center for the Arts, featuring works spanning Finland, Ukraine, Peru, and Singapore.

Soundstreams announced IN TERRA PAX, its final mainstage concert of 2026, on May 9 at Jane Mallett Theatre. Curated by Anna Pidgorna, the program features a world premiere and works reflecting on war and resilience.

The Finnish National Opera and Ballet has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring a mix of new productions and returning repertoire across opera and ballet.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 30, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

A new production by Natalie Abrahami and Michael Levine, The Turn of the Screw at the Royal Opera House haunts with eerie staging, finely judged performances, and Benjamin Britten’s still-chilling score.

Wigmore Hall will present over 600 concerts from September 2026 to July 2027, featuring a new initiative of 5,000+ free tickets for attendees under 25, enhancing accessibility with surtitles at vocal concerts.

LA Phil President & CEO Kim Noltemy has unveiled the 2026/27 LA Phil season at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The season features figures including Esa-Pekka Salonen, who takes up his newly established role of Creative Director.

The 92nd Street Y in New York will present a captivating evening of music with violinist Alexi Kenney and pianist Janice Carissa. The performance is set to take place at the Kaufmann Concert Hall.

The Shriver Hall Concert Series has announced its 61st season for 2026-27, featuring a robust lineup including two U.S. premieres co-commissioned by SHCS. The season will also mark the Baltimore debut of renowned saxophonist Steven Banks alongside the Verona Quartet, as well as the first Baltimore performances by pianist Igor Levit and Trio Afiori. Additionally, cellist Pablo Ferrández will make his Baltimore recital debut. Other highlights include appearances by pianist Hélène Grimaud, violinis

Symphony San Jose has revealed its 2026/2027 season, one that will mark such historic milestones as the 25th anniversary of the Symphony, the 100th anniversary of the California Theatre, and more.

If you have ever suspected that opera might benefit from fewer Valkyries and more vaudeville, Opera Locos is here to confirm your prejudice and then sing it at you in Italian.

British vocal ensemble Apollo•5 will present a series of concerts in Colorado, Virginia, New Mexico, and Hawaii, showcasing a diverse repertoire from classical to contemporary music.

APOLLO•5 will launch a U.S. tour with performances at the University of Northern Colorado, the Southwestern American Choral Directors Association conference, and the Honolulu Chamber Music Series.

Artistic Director & Chief Executive, Daniel Brine, has announced the full programme for the 2026 Norfolk & Norwich Festival. One of the oldest arts festivals in England, having been established in 1772, Norfolk & Norwich Festival presents world-class international performances alongside emerging talent and homegrown East Anglian artists in an expansive multi-arts programme featuring theatre, dance, music, film, literature and visual arts. 

Madison Lyric Stage, a professional theater company now entering its 14th year, announced that its 2026 season will feature a new format and a new venue.