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Dima Slobodeniouk Proposed as Principal Conductor of Finnish National Opera and Ballet
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

The Finnish National Opera and Ballet Foundation's board proposed Dima Slobodeniouk as Principal Conductor, while extending Thomas de Mallet Burgess's tenure as Artistic Director through 2030.

Review: TELL ME THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE at Wellington Comic Opera
by Neil Brewer - May 24, 2026

What did our critic think of TELL ME THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE at Wellington Comic Opera?

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Unveils 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra announced its 2026-27 season, led by Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan, featuring a complete Beethoven Symphony cycle, six new commissions, and GRAMMY-winner Caroline Shaw as Composer in Focus.

St Martin-in-the-Fields Reveals 300th Anniversary Season of Concerts
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026

St Martin-in-the-Fields will present a landmark anniversary season featuring the Monteverdi Choir, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, The Sixteen, Tallis Scholars, and soloists including Iestyn Davies and Danielle de Niese.

Review: WENWEN DU AND IAN BOSTRIDGE IN RECITAL at the Carlton Dominion-Chalmers Centre
by Courtney Castelino - May 11, 2026

What did our critic think of WENWEN DU AND IAN BOSTRIDGE IN RECITAL at Carlton Dominion-Chalmers Centre?

Interview: WENWEN DU and IAN BOSTRIDGE in Ottawa
by Courtney Castelino - Apr 30, 2026

The duo chat about their upcoming Ottawa recital at the Carlton Dominion-Chalmers Centre on May 6th.

Ryan Scott Oliver's TOMORROW, THE ISLAND DIES World Premiere to Open SDSU
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026

A new musical arrives in San Diego as SDSU’s New Musical Initiative presents the world premiere of “Tomorrow, The Island Dies,” by composer and writer Ryan Scott Oliver.

Carnegie Hall Expands Kids Web Portal With New Rhythm Explorer Game And Interactive Content
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026

Carnegie Hall announced new additions to its free interactive website Carnegie Hall Kids, including Rhythm Explorer, a game developed with FableVision that helps children build rhythm skills and explore global music traditions.

LA Children's Chorus Will Host Spring Concert in Pasadena with 400 Choristers
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

The Los Angeles Children's Chorus will present its annual Spring Concert at Pasadena Presbyterian Church, featuring nearly 400 choristers from six ensembles performing works by Bach, Verdi, Handel, and more.

Alan Menken, James Bond and American Classics Included in BBC Proms 2026 Line-Up
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 21, 2026

The BBC Proms returns in summer 2026, presenting eight weeks of world-class music from an array of leading orchestras, conductors and soloists from across the UK and around the world.

MusicaNova Orchestra to Present CALMING WATERS: SIBELIUS & FRANK in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026

MusicaNova Orchestra will close its 2025–2026 season with Calming Waters: Sibelius & Frank at Tempe Center for the Arts, featuring works spanning Finland, Ukraine, Peru, and Singapore.

Soundstreams Will Host IN TERRA PAX, Curated by Anna Pidgorna
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026

Soundstreams announced IN TERRA PAX, its final mainstage concert of 2026, on May 9 at Jane Mallett Theatre. Curated by Anna Pidgorna, the program features a world premiere and works reflecting on war and resilience.

Review: The Turn of the Screw, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Michael Higgs - Mar 27, 2026

A new production by Natalie Abrahami and Michael Levine, The Turn of the Screw at the Royal Opera House haunts with eerie staging, finely judged performances, and Benjamin Britten’s still-chilling score.

Wigmore Hall to Offer 600 Concerts and Free Tickets for Under 25s in 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026

Wigmore Hall will present over 600 concerts from September 2026 to July 2027, featuring a new initiative of 5,000+ free tickets for attendees under 25, enhancing accessibility with surtitles at vocal concerts.

LA Phil Reveals 2026/27 Walt Disney Concert Hall Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026

LA Phil President & CEO Kim Noltemy has unveiled the 2026/27 LA Phil season at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The season features figures including Esa-Pekka Salonen, who takes up his newly established role of Creative Director.

92nd Street Y to Feature Alexi Kenney and Janice Carissa in Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026

The 92nd Street Y in New York will present a captivating evening of music with violinist Alexi Kenney and pianist Janice Carissa. The performance is set to take place at the Kaufmann Concert Hall.

Shriver Hall Concert Series Unveils 2026-27 Lineup with Premieres and Debuts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026

The Shriver Hall Concert Series has announced its 61st season for 2026-27, featuring a robust lineup including two U.S. premieres co-commissioned by SHCS. The season will also mark the Baltimore debut of renowned saxophonist Steven Banks alongside the Verona Quartet, as well as the first Baltimore performances by pianist Igor Levit and Trio Afiori. Additionally, cellist Pablo Ferrández will make his Baltimore recital debut. Other highlights include appearances by pianist Hélène Grimaud, violinis

Review: THE OPERA LOCOS, Sadler's Wells
by Franco Milazzo - Feb 26, 2026

If you have ever suspected that opera might benefit from fewer Valkyries and more vaudeville, Opera Locos is here to confirm your prejudice and then sing it at you in Italian.

Apollo•5 To Launch U.S. Tour With Performances And Education Events
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2026

APOLLO•5 will launch a U.S. tour with performances at the University of Northern Colorado, the Southwestern American Choral Directors Association conference, and the Honolulu Chamber Music Series.

NORFOLK & NORWICH FESTIVAL 2026 Full Programme Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2026

Artistic Director & Chief Executive, Daniel Brine, has announced the full programme for the 2026 Norfolk & Norwich Festival. One of the oldest arts festivals in England, having been established in 1772, Norfolk & Norwich Festival presents world-class international performances alongside emerging talent and homegrown East Anglian artists in an expansive multi-arts programme featuring theatre, dance, music, film, literature and visual arts.