Sergei Prokofiev News

The Museum of Russian Icons will be presenting accomplished soloist and chamber pianist Yoko Hagino in 'Mystery, Fantasy, and Resistance,' a concert featuring an all-Russian program on Sunday, November 18 at 2pm. From the whimsical world of a child playing with toys to the dark reflections of a lonely November night, the program includes selections from Alexander Scriabin, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sergei Prokofiev, and Sofia Gubaidulina.

Wolverhampton Grand has announced a new season.

In three weeks' time the much anticipated autumn tour of Didy Veldman's The Knot, for her company Umanoove, kicks off at Lakeside Arts, Nottingham today 6 November.

On Monday December 17, 2018 at 8pm, violist Jeongeun Park (www.jeongeunparkviola.com), along with pianist Eric Zuber, will celebrate her New York City concert debut as well as Carnegie Hall debut with a recital at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, 57th Street and Seventh Avenue, New York, NY. Tickets are $20, and are available at www.carnegiehall.org or by calling 212-247-7800.

On Friday October 26, 2018 the mostly sold-out crowd of avid listeners heard the music of a slate of 19th and early 20th century Russian composers, conducted by the Russian-born conductor Tugan Sokhiev in his New York Philharmonic debut series.

The inventive chamber music collective Decoda-an affiliate ensemble of Carnegie Hall that features alumni of Ensemble Connect-makes its debut on Carnegie Hall's concert schedule with two creative concert programs in Weill Recital Hall. Both concerts showcase signature works from Decoda's repertoire and include interactive activities with the audience.

On Monday December 17, 2018 at 8pm, violist Jeongeun Park (jeongeunparkviola.com), along with pianist Eric Zuber, will celebrate her New York City concert debut as well as Carnegie Hall debut with a recital at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, 57th Street and Seventh Avenue, New York, NY. Tickets are $20, and are available at carnegiehall.org or by calling 212-247-7800.

American Ballet Theatre's 2019 Spring season at the Metropolitan Opera House, May 13 - July 6, will feature a World Premiere work by ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky in programs dedicated entirely to his works in honor of the choreographer's 10th year with the Company.

For his inaugural season as Principal Conductor of Orchestra of St. Luke's, Bernard Labadie has curated a three-concert residency at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage-marking the 32nd year of the OSL series at Carnegie Hall-with a focus on the music and influence of Joseph Haydn. The first concert today, October 25 at 8:00 p.m., which pairs Haydn's "Nelson Mass" with Mozart's Requiem, K. 626 (revised and completed by Robert Levin), marks OSL's first collaboration with La Chapelle de Quebec, the choir founded and directed by Maestro Labadie. Soloists joining the ensembles on stage include soprano Lauren Snouffer, mezzo-soprano Susan Graham, tenor Lothar Odinius, and bass-baritone Philippe Sly.

Da Camera of Houston's 2018-19 season continues with the Houston debut of Russian Renaissance at Stude Concert Hall, Rice University's Shepherd School of Music, today, October 23, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. The concert is the first of three "Folk Renaissance" concerts presented by Da Camera this season, in which classical musicians explore works in the folk music tradition.

Da Camera of Houston's 2018-19 season continues with the Houston debut of Russian Renaissance at Stude Concert Hall, Rice University's Shepherd School of Music, on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. The concert is the first of three "Folk Renaissance" concerts presented by Da Camera this season, in which classical musicians explore works in the folk music tradition.

In three weeks' time the much anticipated autumn tour of Didy Veldman's The Knot, for her company Umanoove, kicks off at Lakeside Arts, Nottingham on Tuesday 6 November.

The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage for three concerts this season under the leadership of Music Director and Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, who is currently celebrating the 10th anniversary of his debut with the Orchestra. The first program, on Tuesday, November 13 at 8:00 p.m., also highlights Mr. Nézet-Séguin's role as music director of The Metropolitan Opera with mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato joining the musicians for a performance of Chausson's Poème de l'amour et de la mer. The program also features the New York premiere of Anthology of Fantastic Zoology by Mason Bates, as well as works by Wagner and Respighi.

Pushcart Players announces the 45th Season of touring theater for young audiences, bringing performances to schools, theaters, production venues, and community centers throughout the United States. In Pushcart's 5th decade of stirring up serious fun, the repertoire is an exceptional mix of musical productions exploring American history, self-discovery, classical music, teaching tolerance, and holiday celebrations.

An artist with breathtaking talent and charismatic stage presence, Grammy Award-nominated pianist Yuja Wang curates a six-concert Perspectives series during Carnegie Hall's 2018-2019 season, demonstrating the singular blend of technical prowess, keen musical insight, and quicksilver versatility that has established her as one of the world's finest performers. Ms. Wang's series offers creative collaborations, reunions with recital partners and artists who have influenced her career, and a night of classical music comedy-all displaying the pianist's eclectic interests and versatility.

For his inaugural season as Principal Conductor of Orchestra of St. Luke's, Bernard Labadie has curated a three-concert residency at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage-marking the 32nd year of the OSL series at Carnegie Hall-with a focus on the music and influence of Joseph Haydn. The first concert on Thursday, October 25 at 8:00 p.m., which pairs Haydn's "Nelson Mass" with Mozart's Requiem, K. 626 (revised and completed by Robert Levin), marks OSL's first collaboration with La Chapelle de Quebec, the choir founded and directed by Maestro Labadie. Soloists joining the ensembles on stage include soprano Lauren Snouffer, mezzo-soprano Susan Graham, tenor Lothar Odinius, and bass-baritone Philippe Sly.

MorDance, in its mission to create modern, relevant movement that maintains the integrity of classical ballet, embarks on their sixth season of innovative and inspiring ballet-making. This season, Artistic Director Morgan McEwen is choreographing the company's first full length story ballet, a contemporary version of Romeo and Juliet, set to premier this spring.

MusicaNova Orchestra (MNO) opens its 2018-19 season with1918: An Armistice Without A Peace on Sunday, October 28 at 2:00 PM in MNO's new home at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix

MorDance, in its mission to create modern, relevant movement that maintains the integrity of classical ballet, embarks on their sixth season of innovative and inspiring ballet-making. This season, Artistic Director Morgan McEwen is choreographing the company's first full length story ballet, a contemporary version of Romeo and Juliet, set to premier this spring.

Geen nieuw seizoen zonder een keur aan prachtige balletten op het programma van Music Hall Classics. Met een grootse en vernieuwende opvoering van 'De Notenkraker', een spectaculaire en moderne interpretatie van de tijdloze klassieker 'Romeo & Julia', het gerenommeerde Malandain Ballet Biarritz dat terugkeert met hun nieuwe productie 'Marie-Antoinette', en het klassieke meesterwerk 'Sleeping Beauty' in een sprookjesachtige enscenering, worden alleszins de balletliefhebbers op hun wenken bediend.