Richard Strauss News

Running from 7-30 August 2026, this year's Edinburgh International Festival will present 24 days of world-class performances selected for their artistic and cultural resonance across opera, theatre, music and dance.  

The two-time GRAMMY Award-winning Albany Symphony has unveiled its 2026-2027 season, an expansive musical journey that bridges centuries, continents, and traditions.

San Francisco Opera will present BOHÈME OUT OF THE BOX in various locations including San Francisco, Emeryville, Oakland, Woodside, and Concord this April, bringing opera closer to the community.

British conductor Ed Gardner will make his debut with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and return to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in May, showcasing works by British composers.

Radu Paponiu has extended his contract as Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra through the 2028–29 season. The Wattis Foundation Music Director joined the SFSYO in 2024 and leads four concerts annually.

The Louisville Orchestra has announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring a diverse range of performances set to captivate audiences. The season includes both classical masterpieces and contemporary works.

Soprano Jennifer Holloway takes on one of opera’s most demanding finales in “Ah! Ich habe deinen Mund geküsst” from Richard Strauss’s SALOME. See video of the performance.

After celebrating the 2026 centennial of the Sarasota Opera House during its current season, Sarasota Opera has revealed the five mainstage productions of its 2026-27 season.

The Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Andris Nelsons, will present two nights of classical music featuring guest soloists Himari and Yo-Yo Ma at Carnegie Hall in April 2027.

Carnegie Hall has revealed programming for its 2026–2027 season, including more than 170 concerts by many of the world’s finest artists and ensembles, plus wide-reaching education and social impact programs.

Cincinnati Opera will present Underscore, a new event series from March to May, offering a fresh perspective on opera through innovative and engaging experiences.

San Francisco Opera will present a dynamic 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of classic operas and new productions. Highlights include premieres and revivals at the iconic War Memorial Opera House.

The full lineup of titles and artists has been revealed for Seattle Opera's 2026/27 season. An exploration of love in all its facets, the company's 63rd season features two classic operas returning to Seattle for the first time in a quarter century.

Shriver Hall Concert Series will continue its 60th anniversary and 2025-26 concert season this March with performances by the Isidore String Quartet with pianist Jeremy Denk and soprano Golda Schultz with pianist Jonathan Ware.

Pacific Symphony will welcome back Carl St.Clair for his first concerts as Music Director Laureate, with a program that showcases the friendship, collaboration, and shared artistry of the musicians in the orchestra.

Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2025/26 Season will continue with Richard Strauss’s electrifying Salome. Salome returns to Lyric for the first time in 20 years in Sir David McVicar’s production. Get a first look at production photos here!

Daphne in Concert, Seattle Opera’s latest offering in their series of concert presentations initiated in 2023, proved that the series concept is a successful one.

Spoleto Festival USA has set Live from Spoleto 2025: Orchestra, the first release in a new, multi-project partnership with Apple Music Classical. The collaboration presents exclusive recordings from the Festival’s 2025 Orchestra performances. Listen to a single now.

The New York Philharmonic has announced programming for the famed orchestra's debut performance at Radio City Music Hall. Learn more about the upcoming concert here!

Long Beach Opera will present the bold Crash Out Queens: A Tiffany Townsend Recital on January 31 at 7:30pm and February 1 at 4pm,, developed in close collaboration with the company at the Altar Society, 230 Pine Avenue in Long Beach.