Francis Poulenc News

Madison Lyric Stage will present an original evening of suspense, music, and murder: FOUR MURDERS IN FORTY YEARS, running September 19–21 at the historic Deacon John Grave House. 

Wolf Trap Opera continues to breathe new life into the art form, and this weekend’s performance of Francis Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites was a special treat.

The Orion Ensemble has announced its 33rd season, a four-concert series filled with beloved classics, new discoveries, forgotten gems and a world premiere. Joining Orion's core musicians—Florentina Ramniceanu, violin; Judy Stone, cello; Kathryne Pirtle, clarinet; and Diana Schmück, piano—are guest artists Stephen Boe, viola, and Mathias Tacke, violin. 

Guildford Choral will present GLORIA!, a glorious summer's evening concert at Holy Trinity Church in Guildford. Audiences can expect a presentation of three pieces of music by composers Bruckner, Poulenc and Mozart.

Berkeley Symphony has announced its 2025-26 season, featuring four dynamic symphonic programs and four intimate chamber music performances. Learn more here!

New York City Ballet has revealed its 2025-26 season featuring world premiere ballets by Justin Peck and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

The San Francisco Symphony has revealed details of the Orchestra’s 114th season, taking place September 4, 2025–June 28, 2026. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Dallas Opera has revealed its 2025/2026 Season at the Winspear Opera House. The Dallas Opera’s 68th season features four mainstage productions, all new to Dallas as company or U.S. premieres. Lear more!

The Schwabacher Recital Series, presented by Merola Opera Program and San Francisco Opera Center, will continue with the second concert of its 41st season. Learn more and see how to attend.

The Joffrey’s 2025-2026 season at Lyric Opera House has been revealed, featuring U.S. and Chicago premieres by Liam Scarlett and Yuri Possokhov, and a celebration of dance legends Martha Graham, Glen Tetley and more. Learn more!

Obras de un carácter evocativo singular, que podrán ser disfrutadas por niños y adultos, forman parte de los conciertos que ofrecerán la soprano Rosa María Diez y el pianista Ernrique Bárcena, en los que homenajearán a tres compositores de la tradición universal y mexicana: el francés Maurice Ravel y el mexicano Alfredo Carrasco, ambos por el 150 aniversario de su nacimiento, y el hispanomexicano Rodolfo Halffter, a 125 años de su natalicio.

San Francisco Opera has announced details for the Company's 2025–26 Season. The Company's 103rd season, which marks Shilvock's tenth as general director, kicks off September 5.

New York Festival of Song will kick off its first concert of the new year with Le tour de France on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center. 

​​​​​​​New York Festival of Song, led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, will kick off its first concert of the new year with Le tour de France at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center. Learn more!

Trinity's spring lineup—featuring world-renowned artists and emerging voices—embodies the church's focus on peacemaking  and celebrates the transformative power of art to inspire change and healing.

GRAMMY Award-winning American organist Paul Jacobs will appear as soloist in the Poulenc Organ Concerto with the Seattle Symphony under the baton of conductor Jun Märkl in January. Learn how to purchase tickets.

​Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra will present a family- focused concert, Musical Super Heroes at War Memorial Hall. Learn more about the family-friendly concert and see how to attend.

Technopolis 20 will present a flute and piano concert featuring Virginie Bove, sub-principal flautist of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, and pianist Nicolas Collinet.

For the 40th anniversary edition of its Candlelight Carols program, the St. Charles Singers and its founder and artistic director Jeffrey Hunt will be joined by the Metropolis String Ensemble.

The Stonewall Chorale announced its 48th season, featuring a mix of classical and contemporary works. The season begins December 7 with C'EST MAGNIFIQUE!, highlighting choral masterpieces.