Michael Tilson Thomas News

Tanglewood has revealed details of its 2024 season, opening in late June through August 31.

Miami's New World Symphony presents the 'I Dream a World' Festival from Feb. 4-25, celebrating the life and work of jazz legend Mary Lou Williams. The festival features acclaimed artists and the world premiere of Williams' 'History: A Wind Symphony.'

GRAMMY Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs will give the East Coast premiere of John Harbison's 'What Do We Make Of Bach?' with the New England Philharmonic. Learn how to purchase tickets!

The Philharmonic Society and Laguna Beach Live! are excited to announce the 2024 Laguna Beach Music Festival, featuring Grammy-nominated violinist Anne Akiko Meyers as Festival Artistic Director. Meyers will lead a week of inventive and thought-provoking musical collaborations, including a world premiere by Philip Glass. Don't miss this incredible event from February 12 to February 18.

Music Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas returns to the San Francisco Symphony January 25–27 to conduct his final subscription series program with the Orchestra.

Eisemann Center presents Broadway Singer and Leading Man Brian Stokes Mitchell. Enjoy an evening of Broadway hits performed by the two-time Tony Award winner. Don't miss this unforgettable concert experience.

Experience the 2024 Winter/Spring Music Series at Kohl Mansion featuring world-renowned chamber musicians in 5 unforgettable concerts. Don't miss out on these exceptional performances. Tickets now on sale at musicatkohl.org.

At the conclusion of San Francisco Opera's December 9 fall season final performance of The Elixir of Love, the Company honored composer and philanthropist Gordon Getty in an onstage ceremony.

San Francisco Symphony Music Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas is reducing his upcoming conducting schedule with the Orchestra and has withdrawn from his upcoming January 18–20 and February 23–25 programs in order to focus on his health. 

The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Möst announced the appointment of two new orchestra members. Assistant Principal Second Violin Jason Yu and Bass Trombone Luke Sieve will start on January 8, 2024. Yu will hold the James and Donna Reid Chair. 

GRAMMY Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs returns to Tryon, NC for a solo organ recital on January 5, 2024. Presented by the Tryon Concert Association, the program includes works by Bach, Franck, Buck, and Guilmant.

On December 4, vocalist Ben Jones performed a thrilling celebration of Frank Sinatra in Let Me Be Frank at Birdland in NYC. Check out photos!

Birdland presents James Barbour, acclaimed Broadway leading man, with the return of his annual Holiday Concert. Learn how to purchase tickets!

On Thursday, March 14 at 8:00 p.m., conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin will lead  NYO-USA All-Stars, an all-star ensemble made up of alums from Carnegie Hall’s acclaimed National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA) in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents the return of Fred Barton and his Broadway Band, in 'MIRACLE ON 54TH STREET,' a new evening of songs from the Golden Age of Broadway, Hollywood, and Swing, including full-band seasonal swing favorites.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Grammy Award nominated vocalist Alexandra Silber in her new solo show “The Hour of the Pearl” for two performances on Friday, October 27 and Tuesday, November 28, both at 7:00 PM. Hear Alexandrra sing, 'I Loved You Once In Silence' from Camelot and learn more about the show!

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of Sirius XM Radio host and Broadway veteran John Hill with an encore performance of his original solo musical “Wellness Check in December.

Starting with the 2023/2024 season, Gaffigan holds the rare distinction of leading two very different top European opera houses, embarking on his new role as General Music Director at Komische Oper Berlin this season while continuing in his post as Music Director of Spain's Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía, home to the Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana.

Starting with the 2023/2024 season, American conductor James Gaffigan has been named General Music Director at Komische Oper Berlin this season while continuing in his post as Music Director of Spain's Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía, home to the Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana.

GRAMMY Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs to inaugurate Schoenstein Opus 183 Organ with solo recital at St. Michael's Abbey, Silverado, CA on December 2, 2023. Program includes works by Franck, Mozart, Messiaen, Bach, and Liszt. Tickets available on St. Michael's Abbey's website.