George Lewis News

Learn more about the winners of the Ensemble Studio Competition here! The annual competition was livestreamed for the fourth year in a row, providing an unparalleled platform for the young artists to share their craft. Learn more!

Carnegie Hall will launch United in Sound: America at 250 in January 2026, a six-month festival celebrating the evolution of American music across genres and generations.

The International Contemporary Ensemble will present two landmark events this November, showcasing the Ensemble's commitment to presenting pioneering work at the intersection of new music and interdisciplinary art.

In its 19th season, Ensemble Connect will welcome 12 new young professional musicians to take part in its celebrated fellowship program over the next two years. Learn more!

The International Contemporary Ensemble will kick off its 23rd season, showcasing a collaboration with interdisciplinary artist Jennie C. Jones next month. Learn more here!

The International Contemporary Ensemble has revealed that Billy Fidler has proudly joined the Ensemble as its Executive Director. Learn more about the changes here!

Following his debut in July, as Guest Comedian for London's finest improv troupe, star of Live at The Apollo, The Now Show and Russell Kane's Evil Genius, Jake Lambert is back for more this September. Learn how to purchase tickets!

The International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) has announced its 2025–2026 season, marking its 23rd year as a trailblazer in experimental and contemporary music.

The League of Improv relocates, to take up a monthly residency  at Underbelly Boulevard, with a launch show that features one of the brightest rising stars on the comedy circuit, Jake Lambert.

The recent New York premiere of Yuval Sharon’s production of THE COMET/POPPEA at Lincoln Center kicked off the summer’s 5-week residency of the American Modern Opera Company (cheekily known as AMOC, after its penchant for taking a somewhat wild and crazy approach to the art form).

From June 11-14, 2025, MATA will present its 27th annual MATA Festival, this year in partnership with ISSUE Project Room, featuring four concerts across four nights exploring the concept of INTERGALACTIC INFINITY: Music Between Spaces.

From June 11-14, 2025, MATA will present its 27th annual MATA Festival, this year in partnership with ISSUE Project Room, featuring four concerts across four nights exploring the concept of INTERGALACTIC INFINITY: Music Between Spaces.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present the fourth annual Summer for the City. The 2025 festival will include world and New York premieres, participatory events, and more.

MATA will present its 27th annual MATA Festival, this year in partnership with ISSUE Project Room, featuring four concerts across four nights exploring the concept of INTERGALACTIC INFINITY: Music Between Spaces.

On Friday, May 9, 2025, violinist, composer, and educator Austin Wulliman will release his second album of original music, Escape Rites, performed alongside his fellow musicians of the JACK Quartet on Sono Luminus.

Twin Shadow has released his sixth album, Georgie, an intimate, minimal, eleven-song record from American musician, director, and producer George Lewis Jr. Listen to it now.

The New York Philharmonic has revealed plans for the 2025–26 season, with Gustavo Dudamel as the Orchestra’s Music and Artistic Director Designate. See full programming and learn more.

The 92nd Street Y, New York will celebrate the extraordinary legacy of legendary drummer, composer and activist Max Roach on his centenary. Learn more and see how to attend.

Opera director and Hudson resident R.B. Schlather reunites with early music band Ruckus for six performances of Handel's baroque blockbuster GIULIO CESARE at Hudson Hall from April 19-May 2, 2025.

Orlando J. García's 'prohibido' will have its world premiere on January 26, 2025, featuring the New World Symphony and Miami City Ballet dancers, showcasing a collaboration of music and dance.