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Amir ElSaffar and Susie Ibarra to Perform at Harvard
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026

Trumpeter and percussionist Amir ElSaffar and Susie Ibarra will present an evening of contemporary music at Harvard's Ming Mei Residency Concert, featuring ElSaffar's New Quartet and Ibarra's Pulitzer Prize-winning SKY ISLANDS.

THE LAND WE SHARED to Make UK Debut at artsdepot
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026

Larisa Faber's documentary theatre production blends live music and surrealism to explore grief, family history and Romania's communist legacy through three chapters centered on a father, daughter and grandmother.

Amir ElSaffar to Release ASHWAAQ Album on Maqām Records
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026

Composer Amir ElSaffar announced his ninth studio album ASHWAAQ, featuring Syrian vocalist Khaled AlHafez and a string quartet performing original compositions paired with 13th-century Sufi poetry.

MAHLER SYMPHONY CYCLE to Begin at Carnegie Hall with Nézet-Séguin
by Rachel Stone - Sep 15, 2026

Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads a season-long cycle of Mahler's nine completed symphonies at Carnegie Hall and the Metropolitan Opera, featuring The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Met Orchestra, and the Vienna Philharmonic.

SIRENS to Premiere at Church of St. Luke in the Fields
by Rachel Stone - Sep 10, 2026

Composer Victoria Bond's vocal work inspired by James Joyce's Ulysses will be performed by the Cygnus Ensemble at a Manhattan church as part of The Village Trip series.

Daniel Barenboin and Renée Fleming Will Return To Wigmore Hall This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026

Wigmore Hall has announced its spring programme, featuring Daniel Barenboim conducting the Boulez Ensemble and Renée Fleming performing Strauss's 4 Last Songs, alongside Igor Levit, Yunchan Lim and Imogen Cooper.

Chiaroscuro Quartet to Release New Beethoven SACD on BIS Records
by Rachel Stone - Sep 4, 2026

The Chiaroscuro Quartet will release a new recording featuring Beethoven's String Quartet No. 9, String Quartet No. 11, and the Grosse Fuge, continuing its ongoing survey of the composer's string quartets.

Conductor Gemma New Reveals 2026-2027 Season Highlights
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

Conductor Gemma New will conclude her tenure with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra before leading a Wellington Town Hall reopening concert and debuting with several international orchestras and opera houses.

Gemma New to Lead NZSO Wellington Town Hall Reopening and ENZSO Concert
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026

Gemma New will conclude her tenure with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra with a program marking the reopening of Wellington Town Hall, plus debuts with the Bayerische Staatsoper and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

Vancouver Symphony USA to Open 2026/27 Season with Beethoven's PASTORAL
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA will open its season at Skyview Concert Hall with pianist Yulianna Avdeeva performing Grieg's Piano Concerto and Beethoven's Symphony No. 6.

Photos: New York Philharmonic to Tour Europe with Gustavo Dudamel, Oct. 9-22, 2026
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026

Gustavo Dudamel will lead the New York Philharmonic on a European tour from October 9-22, 2026, with stops in Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Berlin, Hamburg and Vienna, marking his first tour as music director.

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Names Matthias Pintscher Music Director
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026

Conductor-composer Matthias Pintscher will succeed Jaime Martín as LACO's Music Director, beginning a four-year term after a season serving as Music Director Designate.

Felipe Tristán Named Interim Music Director of San Antonio Philharmonic
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

Felipe Tristán has been appointed Interim Music Director of the San Antonio Philharmonic, becoming the first Mexican-American conductor to lead the orchestra in its 87-year history.

Longborough Festival Opera Music Director Anthony Negus Named CBE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026

Anthony Negus, Music Director of Longborough Festival Opera since 2000, has been named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the King's Honours List for his services to music.

Bass Denis Sedov and Pianist Karina Pogosbekova to Perform at Manhattan Plaza
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026

Composers Concordance will present an evening of music for bass voice and piano featuring Denis Sedov and Karina Pogosbekova at the Ellington Room at Manhattan Plaza, with works by Gene Pritsker, Eugene W. McBride, and Shostakovich.

Juilliard Unveils 2026–27 Music Season Featuring World Premieres, Guest Artists and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026

Juilliard has revealed its 2026–27 season programming for the Music Division under its dean and director, David Serkin Ludwig, across Orchestra, Chamber Music, Vocal Arts, Jazz, and Historical Performance, students, faculty, and guest artists.

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.

Han Chen & Roberta Michel to Perform at The Phillips Collection in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026

GRAMMY-nominated pianist Han Chen and flutist Roberta Michel will present a duo concert at The Phillips Collection in Washington D.C. on March 22, 2026. This event is part of the venue's esteemed Sunday Concert series.

Paul Jacobs to Perform POULENC’S ORGAN CONCERTO with Cleveland Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026

GRAMMY Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs will join the Cleveland Orchestra for a series of performances featuring POULENC’S ORGAN CONCERTO. Scheduled for April 2026, these concerts mark a notable return of Jacobs, who is renowned for his mastery in organ music. The event promises to showcase his exceptional skills alongside one of the most respected orchestras in the world, offering audiences a profound musical experience.

Interview: James Lent of SWEET CHARITY! at The JAXX Theater Hollywood
by Gavin Glynn - Feb 19, 2026

As a versatile performer, Dr. Lent frequently appears at prominent Southern California venues such as the Beverly Hills Hilton, House of Blues, LA Live, and the Ritz-Carlton. His extensive theater credits include performances in productions of Cabaret, Chicago, Chess, A Chorus Line, and Oklahoma. As a music director, his work spans productions such as Spamilton, Grease, West Side Story, and Rent. He is available as a soloist or can provide additional instrumental ensembles including strings, winds, brass, and percussion. Next up! James is the Music Director and Conductor for SWEET CHARITY! at The Jaxx Theater in Hollywood, CA. Previews 3/13,14, 19