Elim Chan will become The San Francisco Symphony's next Music Director, beginning in September 2027. Chan will be the 13th Music Director in the San Francisco Symphony’s 115-year history.
Schmidt Vocal Arts announced 58 teen singers advancing to the semifinals of its fifth annual National Vocal Competition, held in partnership with Sarasota Opera at the Sarasota Opera House in Florida.
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The San Francisco Symphony will present a month of Orchestral Series programs led by guest conductors, plus a special concert with cellist Yo-Yo Ma and a performance by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass at Davies Symphony Hall.
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra has announced the inaugural season of Music Director Tarmo Peltokoski. A total of 35 orchestral programmes have been unveiled for 2026/27.
The Dallas Opera (TDO) will release select operas from past seasons for free, on-demand viewing via its YouTube channel. Productions were recorded live at the Winspear Opera House, and each will be available for one month from May through August 2026.
The Oratorio Society of New York has announced the winners of the 49th Lyndon Woodside Oratorio Solo Competition. The finals took place at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall and featured eight finalists selected from an international pool of applicants.
Wolf Trap Opera has announced the cast for its 2026 summer season, showcasing a dynamic roster of emerging artists in one of the country's leading training grounds for rising opera talent.
Composer Rene Orth's award-winning opera 10 Days in a Madhouse will receive its Canadian premiere at the Luminato Festival, co-presented by Tapestry Opera and the Canadian Opera Company.
Seattle Opera will present CARMEN, featuring Grammy-winning mezzos J'Nai Bridges and Sasha Cooke, from May 2-17, 2026 at McCaw Hall. Learn more about the production here!
The Houston Symphony and Music Director Juraj Valčuha revealed details of the 2026−27 Season, Valčuha’s fifth as music director. Valčuha leads eight of the eighteen classical subscription programs in the season.
Houston Grand Opera announced the winners for this year’s Concert of Arias, the 38th Annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers, held February 6 at the Wortham Theater Center and livestreamed for worldwide audiences.
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The San Francisco Symphony will present a June program conducted by Elim Chan and featuring mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke. The concerts include music by Mendelssohn, Berlioz, Wagner, and Debussy. Performances will take place at Davies Symphony Hall.
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will open Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, a timeless adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale. Produced in association with the London's Royal Ballet and Opera and San Francisco Opera.
Young Concert Artists has revealed the Winners of the 2025 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions. Winners were based on the final round of live auditions in New York.
Young Concert Artists has announced 12 finalists in the 2025 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, who will perform in the final round on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Houston Grand Opera has released additional tickets for the company's second annual Family Day, a special presentation of Humperdinck's enchanting Hansel and Gretel. Learn more!
The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University will continue its multiyear 50th-anniversary celebration in the upcoming 2025-26 season. Learn more and see how to attend!
New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, has announced its 2025-26 season of performances, including four Mainstage Series programs at Merkin Hall, co-presented with Kaufman Music Center. The season also includes the NYFOS Next Festival at The Theater at 150 W 17 and NYFOS's annual residency at The Juilliard School.
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