The Major 1881

Opened: August 29, 1881

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New York City Ballet Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring 58 Ballets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024


New York City Ballet has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets!

San Jose Chamber Orchestra Will Present THE TELEGRAPH QUARTET This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 13, 2024


San José Chamber Orchestra (SJCO) will continue its 33rd concert season with SJCO CHAMBER MUSIC, an intimate evening featuring special guests San Francisco-based Telegraph Quartet and SJCO principal players for one performance only, on Saturday, April 27.

San José Chamber Orchestra Presents THE TELEGRAPH QUARTET This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2024


San José Chamber Orchestra continues its 33rd concert season with SJCO CHAMBER MUSIC, an intimate evening featuring special guests San Francisco-based Telegraph Quartet and SJCO principal players for one performance only, on Saturday, April 27.

3-CD Box Set of George Enescu's Full Symphonies and Romanian Rhapsodies 1 & 2, Out This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024


Discover the Orchestre National de France's new 3-CD box set, led by Cristian Măcelaru, featuring George Enescu’s full symphonies and Romanian Rhapsodies 1 & 2.

Sony Classical Releases Lucas Debargue's Remarkable Recording of Fauré's Complete Music for Solo Piano
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2024


Sony Classical releases Lucas Debargue's remarkable recording of Fauré’s complete music for solo piano, including the new single '3 Nocturnes, Op.33: III. Nocturne in A-Flat Major.' Album trailer available.

Clarinetist Charles Neidich to Return to the WA Concert Series at Tenri Cultural Institute
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024


Renowned clarinetist Charles Neidich will return to the WA Concert Series at Tenri Cultural Institute on March 1, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Sony Classical to Release Fauré's Complete Music For Solo Piano From Lucas Debargue
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2024


Sony Classical has released Lucas Debargue's remarkable recording of Fauré’s Complete Music for Solo Piano.

Dr Ali Gumillya Baker Appointed to the Board at the Art Gallery of South Australia
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2023


The Art Gallery of South Australia has announced the appointment of First Nations artist and academic Dr Ali Gumillya Baker to the Art Gallery Board effective Thursday 30 November, 2023.

Sony Classical To Release Lucas Debargue's Next Album FAURE'S COMPLETE MUSIC FOR SOLO PIANO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2023


Sony Classical is set to release Lucas Debargue's next album, featuring Fauré’s Complete Music for Solo Piano.

Gilbert & Sullivan Society Of Houston Presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE At Hobby Center For The Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2023


The pirates come ashore in July as Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston, the longest-running opera company in Houston, presents the popular The Pirates of Penzance at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts' Zilkha Hall.

Staten Island Museum Announces Four New Trustees Ahead Of Sold-Out Gala
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2023


The Staten Island Museum has announced the recent appointment of four board members: Dr. Brahim Ardolic, Executive Director of Staten Island University Hospital; Niles French, Senior Representative for National Grid; Dr. Viola Ortiz, internal medical specialist; and Patricia Ternes recently retired R.N. from the FDNY/WTC 911 Program. The Staten Island Museum Board of Trustees is led by Board Chair Daniel Jost.

Richard 'Gus' Sebring Appointed As Winner Of The BSO's Coveted Principal Horn Position
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2023


The Boston Symphony Orchestra and its music director Andris Nelsons are pleased to announce the appointment of Richard “Gus” Sebring—a BSO player since 1981—to the position of BSO Principal Horn. 

Boston Symphony Orchestra Sets 2023-24 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2023


The 2023–24 Boston Symphony Orchestra season, October 5–May 4, has been programmed to offer the BSO’s most devoted audiences and newcomers alike an exciting and wide-ranging spectrum of musical styles and periods.

Christopher Mallett to Release The First Major Recording of Justin Holland's Music
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 12, 2023


Naxos is presenting San Francisco-based guitarist Christopher Mallett's new release championing the music of Justin Holland, America's first Black classical guitarist who made his name during the time of slavery. Titled Justin Holland, Guitar Works and Arrangements, “trailblazer' Mallett (The St. Louis Dispatch) deftly performs on this landmark recording featuring several world premieres.

EUGENE ONEGIN is Now Playing at Den Norske Opera
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2023


EUGENE ONEGIN is Now Playing at Den Norske Opera. Performances began on 11 February and run through 12 March.

Pianist Inon Barnatan Plays Brahms With The Princeton Symphony Orchestra Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2023


On Saturday, February 4 at 8pm and Sunday, February 5 at 4pm, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) welcomes back star pianist Inon Barnatan to Princeton for performances of Johannes Brahms' monumental Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 83.

Review: THE PITMEN PAINTERS at ARTS Theatre
by Barry Lenny - Aug 19, 2022


It all began with a WEA art appreciation course.

Naumburg Orchestral Concerts Announces 117th Free Concert Series
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 30, 2022


 The Naumburg Orchestral Concerts announced the lineup for their 117th season today - The Knights, Handel and Haydn Society, A Far Cry, The Knights return with violinist Lara St. John and East Coast Chamber Orchestra (ECCO) closes out the 2022 season. All concerts will take place at 7:30 PM at the Naumburg Bandshell (Concert Ground, 72nd St, mid-park, New York, NY 10065). The concerts are free but seats are allocated on a first come first served basis. Visit naumburgconcerts.org for more information.

Orion Ensemble Welcomes Guests Stephen Boe and Roger Chase for Spring Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2022


​​​​​​​The Orion Ensemble concludes its 29th season with a concert program welcoming guest violinist Stephen Boe and guest violist Roger Chase and featuring works by Mozart and Borodin at three venues: New England Congregational Church in Aurora (May 8), PianoForte Studios in Chicago (May 11) and Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston (May 15). The Chicago and Evanston performances also will be available via livestream.  

Boston Landmarks Orchestra Returns To Roxbury And Jamaica Plain For Two Performances Of COMMON GROUND
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2022


Boston Landmarks Orchestra under the direction of Music Director Christopher Wilkins celebrates international cultures and collaboration in two free concerts titled 'Common Ground' on February 26 at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury and on February 27 at the Bethel AME Sanctuary in Jamaica Plain.

25 Theater Books for Your Winter 2022 Reading List
by Team BWW - Jan 29, 2022


Winter is here and what better time of year to stay in and snuggle up with a great book? You're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's winter reading list.

Photos: First Look Images on the Set of THE FINAL TRIAL OF BILLY THE KID
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2021


Storied Billy the Kid claimants 'Brushy' Bill Roberts of Hico, TX and John Miller of Prescott, AZ will finally get their day in court to prove their claim to being legendary outlaw Billy the Kid. 

Samuel Michael Giudicissi to Star in THE FINAL TRIAL OF BILLY THE KID
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2021


Samuel Michael Giudicissi stars as the legendary outlaw Billy the Kid in the upcoming courtroom drama, 'The Final Trial of Billy the Kid.'

WATCH: Get a First Look at THE FINAL TRIAL OF BILLY THE KID
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2021


Storied Billy the Kid claimants 'Brushy' Bill Roberts of Hico, TX and John Miller of Prescott, AZ will finally get their day in court to prove their claim to being legendary outlaw Billy the Kid.

BSO and Andris Nelsons Welcome Audiences Back to Symphony Hall On September 30
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2021


The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Andris Nelsons are thrilled to welcome audiences back for the 2021-22 season opener on September 30, performing the first BSO concert for live audiences at Symphony Hall since March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the closure of the Hall.

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