Isaac Stern News

WQXR And Carnegie Hall Present CARNEGIE HALL LIVE

by A.A. Cristi — September 12, 2018

For the eighth season in a row, WQXR and CARNEGIE HALL proudly unite to present "Carnegie Hall Live," a series of live broadcasts from the 2018-19 season.

Cellist Bonnie Hampton To Rejoin Faculty Of SFCM

by A.A. Cristi — September 6, 2018

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of Bonnie Hampton to its chamber music and cello faculty.

Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition Announces Winners

by Marianka Swain — September 3, 2018

Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition Names Recipients Of Isaac Stern Award

by Stephi Wild — August 29, 2018

Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition (SISIVC) Organisers today announced two recipients of the Isaac Stern - Human Spirit Award: Kayhan Kalhor and the Xiaoshuijing Miao Farmers Choir.

SFCM to Host Fourth Biennial Rubin Institute for Music Criticism

by Tori Hartshorn — August 28, 2018

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the fourth biennial gathering of the Stephen and Cynthia Rubin Institute for Music Criticism, a groundbreaking initiative for educational and financial support that identifies and engages emerging young writers in the art of classical

Music Mountain Continues with American String Quartet and More

by Julie Musbach — August 27, 2018

Music Mountain, America's longest running summer chamber music festival, continues its 89th season with two first time guests! The brilliant American String Quartet offers a program featuring Haydn, Shostakovich, and Dvorak on Sunday, September 16 (3pm).

All-Woman Final Set For 2018 Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition

by Stephi Wild — August 27, 2018

On Friday, Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition (SISIVC) Organisers announced the 6 Finalists who will move on to the Final Round.

Birdland Announces September 2018 Schedule

by A.A. Cristi — August 15, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition Announces 12 Semi-Finalists

by Julie Musbach — August 15, 2018

Shanghai, China, August 14, 2018 - After a grueling Quarter-Final round that had some dubbing the Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition (SISIVC) the 'most difficult competition in the world,' organisers today announced the 12 competitors who will move on and compete in the Semi-Final

Sony Classical Releases GEORGE SZELL: THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA THE COMPLETE COLUMBIA ALBUM COLLECTION

by Kaitlin Milligan — August 13, 2018

The first ever collection of George Szell's Complete Recordings for Columbia Masterworks on 106 CDs is now available thanks to Sony Classical.

2018 Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition Launches Today

by Julie Musbach — August 10, 2018

Shanghai, China, August 10, 2018 - The success of the 2016 Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition raised worldwide coverage, and, for the first time, demonstrated that a Chinese music competition is just as sophisticated as any other at the global level.

Birdland Announces August 2018 Schedule

by A.A. Cristi — July 16, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

Tovah Feldshuh, Rita Rudner, and More Next Month at 54 Below

by Julie Musbach — June 29, 2018

Next month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Hershey Community Chorus Invited To Perform Rutter's Magnificat At Carnegie Hall

by A.A. Cristi — June 28, 2018

Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) announced that the Hershey Community Chorus has been invited to participate in a performance of John Rutter's Magnificat on the DCINY Concert Series in New York City.

San Francisco Conservatory Of Music Announces 2018-19 Season

by A.A. Cristi — June 28, 2018

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the details of its 2018-19 season, the 101st year of the institution's existence.

Celebrity Series Of Boston Announces Artists Selected To Perform At Jazz Along The Charles: A Walkable Concert

by Julie Musbach — June 11, 2018

Bostonians will have another reason to welcome autumn along the Charles River when the Celebrity Series of Boston presents Jazz Along the Charles: A Walkable Concert.

William Michals, Brian Charles Rooney, Farah Alvin & More Set For Broadway By The Year At Town Hall

by Julie Musbach — June 5, 2018

Town Hall's Broadway by the Year series closes its 18th acclaimed season with a finale that will feature the musicals from 1988 and 2017 alongside a cast of nearly 35 performers, including the Broadway by the Year Chorus, the Broadway by the Year Dance Ensemble (under the direction of Danny Gardne

Park ICM Announces 2018-19 Season And New Performance Home

by Stephi Wild — May 31, 2018

Stanislav Ioudenitch, Artistic Director of Park International Center for Music (Park ICM), announced today that their 2018-2019 season would kick off in September with a new performance home, the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kansas.

Pianist Katya Grineva To Perform At Carnegie Hall

by Julie Musbach — May 30, 2018

Described by The New York Times as "liquid…dreamlike," acclaimed Russian pianist Katya Grineva returns to Carnegie Hall for her highly anticipated album release concert for one night only, Monday, July 16, 2018.