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 American Symphony Orchestra and Bard Festival Chorale Perform Schoenberg's Gurre-Lieder Next Month

Music Director Leon Botstein leads the American Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and the Bard Festival Chorale in a rare performance of Schoenberg’s massive cantata, Gurre-Lieder, at Carnegie Hall next month.

The Fisher Center at Bard Unveils SummerScape 2024 Programming Featuring Theater, Opera, Dance & More

The Fisher Center at Bard has revealed its SummerScape 2024 programming, running June 20 – August 18, 2024.

The Orchestra Now Offers Free Concert at Symphony Space and 'Debussy & Matisse: Creating New Colors' at The Met

The Orchestral Now begins its winter season in New York City with a return to Peter Norton Symphony Space in a free concert led by resident conductor Zachary Schwartzman. The program features upcoming young soloist Yangxin Song, a winner of the 2022 Bard Conservatory Concerto Competition, in Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 2, and includes Mendelssohn's Ruy Blas Overture and Sibelius' Symphony No. 1 (February 18).

Celebrate The Year Of The Dragon With THE SOUND OF SPRING A Chinese New Year Concert With The Orchestra Now

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a Chinese New Year Concert featuring The Orchestra Now. Enjoy festive contemporary symphonic music from China, including performances by erhu and dizi virtuosos.

The Oratorio Society Of New York PerforMs Choral Movements Of Mahler's Second Symphony & Beethoven's Ninth Symphony At St. Bartholomew's Church On March 5

THE ORATORIO SOCIETY OF NEW YORK performs Mahler's Second Symphony, Beethoven's Ninth, and more at St. Bartholomew's Church on March 5. Program includes works by Call for Scores winners, Oliver Caplan's Cloud Anthem & Karen P. Thomas's Le Stelle. Featuring organist and arranger David Briggs, plus soloists Susanna Phillips, Heather Petrie, Joshua Blue & Tyler Duncan. 'A beautifully blended, thoroughly unified sound' - The New York Times. For more information, visit www.osny.org.

Opera Saratoga Announces Additional Casting And Concert Series For 62nd Annual Summer Festival

Opera Saratoga announces additional casting and concert series for the company's 62nd annual Summer Festival.

East Passyunk Opera Project Teams Up With Top Dog Cocktails For Night Of Opera, Art And Cocktails

East Passyunk Opera Project teams up with Society Hill Dance Academy and Top Dog Cocktails to present Love Notes 3: Notes to Self on Saturday, January 13th with shows at 6:30pm and 9:30pm.

Review: JUDAS MACCABAEUS at Riverside Church

Leon Botstein, Music Director of the American Symphony Orchestra, has made it the orchestra’s mission to present lesser-known orchestral and choral works. Dr. Botstein, President of Bard College,  decided that this year’s holiday presentation would be Georg Friedrich Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus from 1746, performed on Thursday December 14.

American Symphony Orchestra Offers Rare Performance Of Dvořák's Requiem, January 25 at Carnegie Hall

American Symphony Orchestra will be performing a rare performance of Dvořák’s Requiem at Carnegie Hall on January 25. Don't miss this extraordinary musical event.

American Symphony Orchestra to Perform Handel's Oratorio JUDAS MACCABAEUS

Join the American Symphony Orchestra for a performance of Handel's oratorio 'Judas Maccabaeus' at The Riverside Church on December 14th.

The Orchestra Now to Open Sight & Sound Series At Met Museum With COPLAND, CULTURE & POLITICS IN THE 1930S

The Orchestra Now opens Sight & Sound Series at Met Museum with “Copland, Culture & Politics In The 1930s” on Dec. 3.

Renowned Pianist Michael Stephen Brown to Perform Duo Recital with Violinist Arnaud Sussmann at Howland Chamber Music Circle

Join renowned pianist Michael Stephen Brown and distinguished violinist Arnaud Sussmann in a captivating duo recital at the Howland Chamber Music Circle in Beacon, NY. Experience an unforgettable performance featuring works by Jewish composers impacted by World War II.

The Verdi Chorus' 40th Anniversary Season Continues With Its Landmark Fall 2023 Concert 40!

The Verdi Chorus’ 40th Anniversary season continues with its landmark Fall 2023 Concert 40! for two performances only.

The Orchestra Now to Present EXODUS: JEWISH COMPOSERS IN EXILE at Carnegie Hall

Join The Orchestra Now for their captivating performance of 'Exodus: Jewish Composers In Exile' at Carnegie Hall on November 7, 2023. Immerse yourself in a night of beautiful music and explore the stories of Jewish composers who found refuge and inspiration in their music during times of exile. Don't miss this extraordinary event!

U.S.-China Music Forum to Hold Discussion and Performance in October

Enjoy an afternoon of engaging discussion and live music as Asia Society and the U.S.-China Music Institute at Bard College present a panel of experts from diverse perspectives to look towards the future of U.S.-China relations in music.

Bard Conservatory's US-China Music Institute to Present Sixth Annual China Now Music Festival

Mark your calendars for the China Now Music Festival. Discover the transformative power of music as artists from the US and China collaborate and inspire each other. Be part of this extraordinary celebration of cultural exchange and musical exploration.

Fisher Center at Bard to Host Groundbreaking Concert for New Building Designed by Maya Lin

Discover the groundbreaking concert held at Fisher Center at Bard to commemorate the new architectural masterpiece designed by renowned architect Maya Lin. Get all the details on the concert date, and learn more about the innovative design of the new building.

Orion Weiss Unveils 2023/2024 Season Featuring Performances with MTT, Recitals with Augustin Hadelich & More

Pianist Orion Weiss reveals his exciting 2023/2024 season, including performances with the NSO and CSO conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas, recitals with violinist Augustin Hadelich, and chamber music with the Ariel Quartet. Find out more about his upcoming engagements and tour dates.

World Premiere of ULYSSES & More Set for Fisher Center at Bard 20th Anniversary Season This Fall

Discover the incredible lineup of shows and performances at the Fisher Center at Bard's 20th Anniversary Season. Immerse yourself in a diverse range of captivating performances that will leave you spellbound. Don't miss out on this extraordinary celebration of art and culture. Get your tickets now!

Bard Music Festival Returns August 4 With VAUGHAN WILLIAMS AND HIS WORLD

On Friday August 4, the Bard Music Festival returns with an intensive two-week exploration of “Vaughan Williams and His World.”

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