American Symphony Orchestra to Present Mozart & Friends at Riverside Church
The American Symphony Orchestra performs Mozart's Coronation Mass alongside U.
Leon Botstein News
Cabaret Roundup: September 7-13 – Charles Busch, Tony Danza, & More in NYC
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a free outdoor concert memorial for the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the opening of Justin Vivian Bond’s new Joe’s Pub residency show, cabaret star Jeff Harnar, and more.
American Symphony Orchestra to Launch Season With Free Concerts In Bryant Park And Kupferberg Center
Leon Botstein will lead the American Symphony Orchestra in a free memorial concert marking the 25th anniversary of September 11, with performances in Bryant Park and at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts in Queens.
REVIEW: Impressive Singing in Strauss’s EGYPTIAN HELEN, but the Story’s a Mystery at SummerScape
If you ever wondered about the private life of the legendary Helen of Troy—aside from being a fabulous beauty whose face reputedly launched a thousand ships—you might look for answers in Richard Strauss’s opera DIE AEGIPTISCHE HELENA (THE EGYPTIAN HELEN).
MOZART AND HIS WORLD to Open Bard Music Festival's 36th Season
Bard Music Festival will present an intensive two-weekend exploration of Mozart's life and legacy at the Frank Gehry-designed Fisher Center on Bard College's Hudson River campus, with 11 themed concerts and 6 livestreams.
American Symphony Orchestra to Launch 65th Season With Free 9/11 Anniversary Concert
The American Symphony Orchestra announced its 65th season, featuring five concerts led by Music Director Leon Botstein at Carnegie Hall, Bryant Park, and beyond, including a free 9/11 memorial program and an all-Beethoven bicentennial tribute.
THE EGYPTIAN HELEN to Open at Bard SummerScape in Rare New Production
The Fisher Center at Bard will present Richard Strauss's seldom-staged 1928 opera THE EGYPTIAN HELEN at Bard SummerScape, starring Hailey Clark, John Matthew Myers, and Jana McIntyre in a new production by director Christian Räth.
SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER to Make World Premiere at Fisher Center at Bard
Courtney Bryan's first stage work, SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, a new opera based on Tennessee Williams's play, will have its world premiere at the Fisher Center at Bard, directed by Tony-nominated Daniel Fish.
Review: AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS 'DER FREISCHÜTZ' at Carnegie Hall
Leon Botstein has a special aptitude for finding under-appreciated and rarely (if ever) performed works for orchestra.
BARD SUMMERSCAPE To Present THE EGYPTIAN HELEN And Mozart Programming In 2026 Festival
The Fisher Center at Bard will present a new production of Richard Strauss's rarely staged opera THE EGYPTIAN HELEN, directed by Christian Räth, featuring the American Symphony Orchestra and conductor Leon Botstein.
The Orchestra Now Will Perform All-Richard Strauss Program in May
THE ORCHESTRA NOW will perform an all-Richard Strauss program at Carnegie Hall on May 12, conducted by Leon Botstein, featuring An Alpine Symphony, Burleske with pianist Blair McMillen, and Times of the Day.
The Fisher Center at Bard Reveals SummerScape 2026’s Spiegeltent Programming
The Fisher Center at Bard has revealed its SummerScape 2026’s Spiegeltent programming, June 26 – August 15.
American Symphony Orchestra to Perform DER FREISCHÜTZ at Carnegie Hall
The American Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and the Bard Festival Chorale perform a seldom-heard presentation of Hector Berlioz's 1841 version of Carl Maria von Weber's Romantic opera Der Freischütz at Carnegie Hall.
Review: FORGING AN AMERICAN MUSICAL IDENTITY at Carnegie Hall
What is the American musical identity? A question for this special year!
American Symphony Orchestra To Present FORGING AN AMERICAN MUSICAL IDENTITY At Carnegie Hall
Music director Leon Botstein leads the American Symphony Orchestra (ASO) on Friday, January 30 at 8 PM at Carnegie Hall in a program celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
American Symphony Orchestra To Present REQUIEM AND REVELATION At St. Bartholomew’s Church
The American Symphony Orchestra (ASO), led by Music Director Leon Botstein, will present Requiem and Revelation—an evening of sacred masterworks—on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 8 p.
Bard Conservatory to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Lincoln Center Concert In October
Bard Conservatory of Music will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a landmark concert at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall on October 29, 2025.
Review: DALIBOR is Smashing Smetana at Bard’s SummerScape under Botstein
Though Bedrich Smetana’s DALIBOR—seen this week at Bard SummmerStage in a wonderful production by Jean-Romain Vesperini, with an ingenious set design by Bruno de Lavenere, a fine cast and the American Symphony Orchestra in impeccable form under Leon Botstein—was reputedly the composer’s favo
HANDEL'S MESSIAH SPECTACULAR to be Presented at Ocean Grove
Join Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association for their first Messiah Spectacular! Join a distinguished roster of conductors, soloists, and a chamber orchestra as you become the chorus!
American Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2025–2026 Season Programming
The American Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2025–2026 season, featuring four symphonic concerts and one choral-orchestral performance led by Music Director Leon Botstein.
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