Royal Albert Hall

Review: BBC PROMS: STRAUSS’S ‘FOUR LAST SONGS’, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - Sep 12, 2026

“It is difficult composing endings. Beethoven and Wagner could do it. Only great composers can do it. I can do it too.” It wasn’t just Richard Strauss’s death-embracing 'Four Last Songs' which fit this theme in the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra’s final Prom of the season, as Franz Schubert’s 8th symphony remained unfinished at his death - and Schubert’s setting of a morbid Goethe poem inspired Hans Werner Henze’s “Erlkönig”. The Benjamin Britten arrangement of the third movement of Gustav Mahler’s 3rd symphony (What the Wild Flowers Tell Me) does not immediately strike you as being consumed with mortality, but if you listen carefully you might find themes which go beyond the superficially pastoral. Quite a programme for this orchestra to go out on.

ASCENDANCE Film to Premiere at SoCal Ballet Scene's 2026 Ballet Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026

Attorney and filmmaker Sanaz K. Soltani presents her debut film, shot partly underwater, featuring dancers including former Ballet West principal Kristin Hakala and New York City Ballet veteran David Prottas.

Raye Releases Official Music Video for JOY. Featuring Sisters Amma and Absolutely
by Rachel Stone - Sep 10, 2026

Raye released the official music video for JOY., her latest single featuring her sisters Amma and Absolutely. The video follows the three as they travel through London in the Joymobile, distributing sunflowers and capturing spontaneous moments of happiness from passersby.

Fado Star Mariza to Return to NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2026

Portuguese fado singer Mariza will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center with special guests Derek Gripper and Duo Andalus. The internationally acclaimed artist brings her soulful interpretations of Portugal's musical tradition to Newark.

LAST SEEN Soundtrack Released by Isobel Waller-Bridge
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026

Isobel Waller-Bridge composed the original soundtrack for Apple TV's LAST SEEN, released by Platoon. The award-winning composer scored the series directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Christian Schwochow.

Review: BBC PROMS: RATTLE CONDUCTS SCHUMANN at Royal Albert Hall
by Louise Penn - Sep 9, 2026

This is not easy material to perform: there is a definite sense of the man behind the music cracking open his soul in sharing his compositions. This Prom is a definite treat, and Schumann's poetic and elegant works shine in this Baroque orchestra treatment.

Photos: Anna Lapwood to Release NOT ALL THOSE WHO WANDER ARE LOST Album
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026

Organist Anna Lapwood announced a new album featuring her transcription of Howard Shore's THE LORD OF THE RINGS score, recorded on the Steinmeyer organ at Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim.

MIRÓ QUARTET, Susanna Phillips to Headline Bridgehampton Chamber Music's Fall Series
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026

Bridgehampton Chamber Music's autumn series will bring the MIRÓ QUARTET, soprano Susanna Phillips, and a Baroque holiday program to Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church on Long Island.

RAYE Releases Official Music Video for "JOY." With Sisters
by Rachel Stone - Sep 8, 2026

RAYE released the official music video for her single "JOY.", featuring sisters and fellow artists Amma and Absolutely surprising Londoners with sunflowers from the Joymobile.

KURIOS – CABINET OF CURIOSITIES to Return to Royal Albert Hall in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026

Cirque du Soleil's KURIOS – CABINET OF CURIOSITIES will return to London's Royal Albert Hall for a seven-week run from January 13 to February 28, 2027, marking 30 years of the venue's partnership with the company.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 8, 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026

Review: BBC PROMS: DVOŘÁK'S 'NEW WORLD' SYMPHONY, Royal Albert Hall
by Cheryl Markosky - Sep 7, 2026

What did our critic think of BBC PROMS: DVOŘÁK'S 'NEW WORLD' SYMPHONY at Royal Albert Hall?

Photos: Angus & Julia Stone to Launch KARAOKE BAR World Tour in Feb/Mar 2027
by Rachel Stone - Sep 7, 2026

Angus & Julia Stone will launch a world tour on home soil in February/March 2027, celebrating their new album Karaoke Bar. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 11.

Review: BBC PROMS: BERLIN PHILHARMONIC PLAYS ELGAR AND TCHAIKOVSKY, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - Sep 6, 2026

Widely renowned as one of the best (if not the best) orchestras in the world, the Berliner Philharmoniker brought an elegant programme to the first of their two appearances at this year’s Proms, comprising Elgar’s ‘Enigma’ Variations and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F minor. Helmed by Chief Conductor Kirill Petrenko, it was an evening of great skill and artistry; tackling well known pieces (especially Proms regulars) can be something of a poisoned chalice, but this group of musicians made it seem absolutely effortless.

THE CABARET FILES to Return in Encore at Laurie Beechman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026

Lorna Dallas, a 2020 Bistro Award recipient, will present an encore performance of her cabaret show at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City.

PUNCH, THE OTHER SIDE OF MURDER, and More Will Lead Belgrade Theatre's Spring 2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

Belgrade Theatre Coventry will present a spring lineup featuring the Olivier-winning PUNCH, new drama THE RECKONING from Dash Arts, and comedy THE OTHER SIDE OF MURDER starring Rufus Hound.

Photos: SYLVIA: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION UK Tour In Rehearsal
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026

New rehearsal photos have been released for SYLVIA: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION, starring Beverley Knight, ahead of the musical's UK tour launching September 24.

Boston Chamber Symphony Reveals 2026–27 Season, Featuring Two East Coast Premieres
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026

Boston Chamber Symphony will present a season featuring two East Coast premieres by composers Pascal Le Boeuf and Michael Gilbertson, with guest artists including violinist Joshua Brown and pianist Adam Golka.

SPOT'S BIRTHDAY PARTY Cast Set For Autumn 2026 UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026

Callum Crawford will star as Spot in SPOT'S BIRTHDAY PARTY, a stage adaptation of Eric Hill's books touring 13 UK towns and cities from September 12, 2026, including Bristol and Middlesbrough.

Conductor James Gaffigan Reveals 2026-2027 Season Highlights
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026

Conductor James Gaffigan will begin his fourth season as General Music Director of Komische Oper Berlin while launching his tenure as Music Director Designate of Houston Grand Opera with Floyd's SUSANNAH.