Modest Mussorgsky News

Esa-Pekka Salonen, renowned conductor and composer, has been named the 2024 Polar Music Prize Laureate.

On Saturday, February 17, under the direction of Maestro Eckart Preu, Long Beach Symphony presents an evening filled with music and imagery featuring the works of American composer Florence Price, Dvořák, Mussorgsky and Ravel, and Cécilia Tsan's superb cello.  

The New Jersey Symphony presents one of the foremost concert violinists in the world, Augustin Hadelich, in three performances with Music Director Xian Zhang conducting.

Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the San Francisco Symphony in two Orchestral Series programs, November 10–12 and November 17–18, featuring works by composers with California ties: Emerging Black Composers Project winner Jens Ibsen’s Drowned in Light, Gabriella Smith’s Breathing Forests, Salonen’s own kínēma, and three works by Igor Stravinsky.   

Elim Chan and Ludovic Morlot will be leading the SF Symphony in concerts at Davies Symphony Hall in October and November 2023.

The Cleveland Orchestra announced it will offer a sensory-friendly concert at Severance Music Center at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 4. Learnm ore about how to attend here!

CreArtBox has revealed its 10th Anniversary Season for 2023/24, featuring a lineup of classical music performances including works by Mussorgsky, Debussy, Rachmaninov, Brahms, Couperin, and Stravinsky. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

SHRIVER HALL CONCERT SERIES presents Angela Hewitt for the 2023-24 season opening concert featuring Bach's Goldberg Variations. Don't miss this British-Canadian pianist on October 15 at 5:30pm.

On Sunday, October 1st, the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra will kick off its 48th Season with an opportunity to hear an instrument that is not commonly heard in the concert hall-the bandoneon.

The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization and ensure its mission and goals are met. Apply now!

Shriver Hall Concert Series presents pianist Angela Hewitt for the 2023-24 season opening concert, performing Bach's Goldberg Variations. The free Discovery Series begins with pianist Yilun Xu, winner of the 2023 Yale Gordon Competition.

Be transported by the Calgary Phil on a journey through orchestral sound! Music Director Rune Bergmann is your guide in Modest Mussorgsky’s splendid instrumental showcase, Pictures at an Exhibition, as well as Ludwig van Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3 — a tale of darkness to light. Plus, the premiere of a new work by composer John Estacio celebrating the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus’s 60th anniversary.

Berkeley Symphony has announced its 2023-24 Season, led by Music Director Joseph Young, who is now in his fifth season with the historic organization. With four Symphonic Series performances and five Chamber Series performances, Berkeley Symphony will present a range of impactful programming that spans the expansive catalog of orchestral music.

Read BroadwayWorld's review for NEW YORK BALLET: VISIONARY VOICES at the Kennedy Center.

National Philharmonic (NatPhil) announced its 2023-2024 Season, which includes six classical programs conducted by Music Director Piotr Gajewski, one classical concert led by guest conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson, and two choral performances presented in partnership with The Washington Chorus (TWC) and conducted by TWC Artistic Director Eugene Rogers. All season concerts will be held at The Music Center at Strathmore, the Orchestra’s longstanding home in Montgomery County.

The Boise Phil has announced their 2023-2024 season, which features beloved canonical works, acclaimed guest artists, Pops concerts, special events, and educational outreach events within the greater Boise community.

The Boise Phil has announced their 2023-2024 season, which features beloved canonical works, acclaimed guest artists, Pops concerts, special events, and educational outreach events within the greater Boise community.

Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has announced its 2023-2024 Art That Moves season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

The National Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2023–2024 season led by Music Director Gianandrea Noseda and incoming Executive Director Jean Davidson.

The Cumberland Valley School of Music will host a day of FREE musical events during Downtown Chambersburg's IceFest 2023.