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City Lyric Opera Unveils New Season Celebrating Individual Artistry and Community Collaboration
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2023

City Lyric Opera has announced a shift in its company structure and an exciting lineup for its Spring 2024 programming. For seven seasons, City Lyric Opera has enchanted audiences with grand stage productions and intimate salon concerts. Now, the company is embarking on a new chapter that puts artists front and center, celebrating the individual artistry that makes the New York music scene thrive.

King's Head Theatre Reveals Opening Date for New Venue and Details of Inaugural Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023

The King's Head Theatre charity has announced it will open the first new production at its purpose built 200-seat theatre on 8 January 2024, with the world premiere of Exhibitionists by Shaun McKenna and Andrew Van Sickle.

Saint Paul's Choir School Performs Annual 'Christmas in Harvard Square'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023

Saint Paul’s Choir School (SPCS) presents “Christmas in Harvard Square,” a concert of festive seasonal Christmas music, on Sundays, December 10 and 17, 3 pm, at St. Paul’s Parish.

Music Worcester to Celebrate the Holiday Season with December Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023

Music Worcester will celebrate the holiday season with two concerts featuring its own Worcester Chorus. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Pilgrim Festival Chorus to Present Christmas Joy Concerts in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023

Join the Pilgrim Festival Chorus for their Christmas Joy Concerts on December 1-3, featuring enchanting performances of works by Britten, Rutter, and Susa. Get into the holiday spirit with this festive musical celebration.

Utopia Opera Returns With Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS PINAFORE in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2023

Utopia Opera returns with Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS PINAFORE in NYC, November 17-19, 2023. Semi-staged gala production with full orchestra at Hunter College.

New Camerata Opera Presents FLESH & STONE This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2023

This November, New Camerata Opera will present Flesh & Stone, a triple-bill of staged song cycles. 

Guest Conductors Elim Chan And Ludovic Morlot Lead The San Francisco Symphony In Concerts At Davies Symphony Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2023

Elim Chan and Ludovic Morlot will be leading the SF Symphony in concerts at Davies Symphony Hall in October and November 2023.

BEYOND VIBRATIONS is Now Playing at the National Theatre in Prague
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2023

Beyond Vibrations comes to the National Theatre in Prague this month. Performances run through 9 June 2024. Learn more about the show here!

San Francisco Opera Center Announces The 2024 Adler Fellows
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2023

San Francisco Opera Center Artistic Director Carrie-Ann Matheson and General Manager Markus Beam announced today the 11 recipients of the 2024 San Francisco Opera Adler Fellowship.

The Symphonia Reveals 2023-24 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2023

 The SYMPHONIA, South Florida’s premier chamber orchestra, has announced its 2023-2024 Live Concert Series performance schedule. Learn more about the upcoming performance lineup here!

Cathedral of St. John the Divine and Choral Ensemble Musica Sacra to Kick Off 2023-2024 Concert Season With SURROUND
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine and Choral Ensemble Musica Sacra kick off the 2023-2024 concert season with SURROUND on Tuesday, October 17.

Kym Vaitiekus reports on launch of THE HAYES 2024 SEASON
by Jade Kops - Sep 29, 2023

The 2024 HAYES season will deliver joy, delight, surprises, heartfelt emotions, intriguing ideas, and distinct and remarkable experiences. Richard Carroll and Victoria Falconer are the enthusiastic and inspired Artisitic Directors who proclaim- “A breathtaking adventure awaits”.

THIS IS BRITTEN Comes to National Library of Greece This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2023

Τhe singular production This is Britten, based on two emblematic song cycles of Benjamin Britten that have been inspired by poems of William Blake and John Donne, is coming to the lobby of the National Library of Greece. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Seattle Opera Chorus Offers Festive Program In One-of-A-Kind Holiday Chorus Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2023

Seattle Opera Chorus presents a festive program in a one-of-a-kind Holiday Chorus Concert, featuring seasonal tunes, opera gems, and choral favorites. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the impressive range of the renowned Seattle Opera Chorus.

Conductor Elim Chan Replaces Daniel Harding in SF Symphony Performances of Gustav Holst's THE PLANETS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023

Conductor Elim Chan joins the San Francisco Symphony October 26–28 for performances of Gustav Holst’s The Planets at Davies Symphony Hall. Learn more about the performance here!

Alex Jennings to Appear in PERFECTION, OF A KIND: BRITTEN VS AUDEN at Southbank Centre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 26, 2023

On Sunday 5 November, City of London Sinfonia and the London Review of Books will present an unmissable evening of music and words exploring the musical-literary collaborations and collisions between two of the greatest artists of the twentieth century, Benjamin Britten and W.H Auden.

Los Angeles Ballet Reveals 2023/24 Season Program
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023

Los Angeles Ballet has announced new Artistic Director Melissa Barak’s first fully programmed season for the Company. Learn more about the full season here!

THE VELVETEEN RABBIT Returns to ODC/Dance in December
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2023

ODC/Dance returns to the stage in The Velveteen Rabbit, December 2 – 17. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!

Bridgehampton Chamber Music Hosts Third Year of BCM Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

Bridgehampton Chamber Music presents the third year of BCM Autumn, its fall mini-series, with Saturday evening programs October 21, November 11, and December 9, a holiday program. Learn more about the upcoming concerts and how to get tickets here!

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