Scott Joplin

JoAnna Ford Will Lead HEART WIDE OPEN at WBTT
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present classically trained soprano JoAnna Ford in a solo showcase blending jazz, soul, and storytelling about her return to the stage after a seven-year battle with sarcoidosis.

Houston Ebony Opera Guild To Present OPERA GEMS: A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN OPERA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026

The Houston Ebony Opera Guild will present OPERA GEMS: A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN OPERA on April 26, 2026, at Heights Church, featuring works by Scott Joplin, William Grant Still, Samuel Barber, and Terence Blanchard.

Markel Reed To Lead World Premiere of FREDERICK: CANTATA ON THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026

Markel Reed will sing the title role in the world premiere of FREDERICK: CANTATA ON THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS in Worcester. The new work by Brian Story will be performed April 25 at Mechanics Hall.

Review: The New York Pops Time Travels Through American Music at Carnegie Hall
by Sharon Ellman - Mar 16, 2026

THE MUSIC OF US: FROM THEN TO NOW on 3/13 celebrated America's 250 years in music. The trio of phenomenal guest singers - Max Clayton, Nova Payton and Ephraim Sykes brought down the house at the famed venue. Bravo!

Community Music Center Of Houston To Present Women's History Month Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026

The Community Music Center of Houston will present a significant Women's History Month concert on March 22, 2026, at St. James Episcopal Church. This event, led by Dr. Anne Lundy, the first Black woman to conduct the Houston Symphony Orchestra, will feature the Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra. The concert will celebrate the contributions and future of women in classical music, with performances by notable artists including Steinway Hall of Fame pianist Donna Weng Friedman and contemporary classic

Review: Lyrics & Lyricist's STARDUST: FROM TIN PAN ALLEY TO BROADWAY at 92NY
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 10, 2026

Lyrics & Lyricists' heartwarming concert, Stardust: From Tin Pan Alley to Broadway, shone a light on the early popular American music where many Broadway songwriters cut their teeth.

Review: TREEMONISHA at Washington National Opera At Lisner Auditorium
by Doug Poms - Mar 9, 2026

What did our critic think of TREEMONISHA at Washington National Opera At Lisner Auditorium?

Exclusive: Washington National Opera Forges Ahead Following Kennedy Center Split
by Joshua Wright - Feb 19, 2026

Washington National Opera General Director Timothy O'Leary discusses the company's transition, community support, rebuilding operations, and future plans, including upcoming productions of TREEMONISHA, THE CRUCIBLE, and WEST SIDE STORY.

Kristin Lee and Sandbox Percussion to Debut Vivian Fung's Latest Composition
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

Violinist Kristin Lee and GRAMMY-nominated ensemble Sandbox Percussion are joining forces this year to give the premiere performances of a new work composed for them by JUNO Award-winning composer Vivian Fung.

Washington National Opera Announces SAVe SEVENTY SEATS Community Initiative and Partnership
by Gillian Blum - Jan 24, 2026

Washington National Opera celebrates its 70th anniversary year and new future as an independent organization with an important new community initiative, Save Seventy Seats.

Carnegie Hall Unveils UNITED IN SOUND Festival 2026 Partner Events
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026

Carnegie Hall has announced its schedule of partner events presented by leading cultural and academic institutions across New York City and beyond from February through July 2026 as part of the Hall's United in Sound: America at 250 festival.

Violinist Kristin Lee to Make Weill Recital Hall Debut At Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

Violinist Kristin Lee will make her Weill Recital Hall debut at Carnegie Hall with pianist John Novacek. The performance is part of United in Sound: America at 250, the citywide festival presented by Carnegie Hall.

Post Kennedy Center Split, Washington National Opera Sets Stephen Schwartz Hosted WEST SIDE STORY Gala & More
by Joshua Wright - Jan 16, 2026

Washington National Opera announces spring 2026 performances at venues across the D.C. area, including Treemonisha, The Crucible, and additional concerts during its 70th anniversary season.

Library Of Congress Unveils Winter-Spring 2026 Concert Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

Concerts from the Library of Congress will launch an exciting, yearlong America 250 celebration this January, presenting a broad panorama of the nation's music in concerts and conversations, lectures, film screenings, educational programs and more.

OPERA America Supports Artists And Companies With More Than $1,000,000 In 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025

OPERA America is recognizing the nearly 100 artists, companies, and trustees whose creative work and initiatives won grants and awards totaling more than $1,000,000 in 2025.

Sylvan Winds To Present MID-CENTURY MODERN Featuring Works By Gunther Schuller, Ruth Crawford-Seeger, a world premiere by Debra Kaye, And More
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025

Sylvan Winds will present MID-CENTURY MODERN on November 25, 2025 at Saint John’s in the Village, celebrating the centennial of composer Gunther Schuller. The program will include two works by Schuller, pieces by Ruth Crawford-Seeger, John Lewis, and Scott Joplin, and the world premiere of Debra Kaye’s Out of Many, One. Tickets begin at $25.

OPERA America Awards $165,000 In Next Stage Grants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

OPERA America has given grants totaling $165,000 to seven opera companies through its Next Stage Grants program. Next Stage Grants support subsequent productions of existing, under-performed North American works that deserve additional attention.

Carnegie Hall Will Present UNITED IN SOUND: AMERICA AT 250 Festival In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Carnegie Hall will launch United in Sound: America at 250 in January 2026, a six-month festival celebrating the evolution of American music across genres and generations.

Review Roundup: RAGTIME Returns to Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025

The curtain has risen on Ragtime, now running at Lincoln Center Theater on Broadway. Read all the reviews to see what the critics had to say about the new revival, directed by Lear deBessonet.

Interview: Celebrating 45 Years of MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP with Mark Morris
by Christina Pandolfi - Jul 7, 2025

“The most successful and influential choreographer alive, and indisputably the most musical” (New York Times). This is just one of many similar accolades Mark Morris has received throughout his illustrious 45+ year career.