Sergei Rachmaninov

Sir Stephen Hough Sets 'Piano Postcards' with New Covers of MARY POPPINS, FROZEN & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026

Sir Stephen Hough's new solo piano album features his own arrangements with a selection of favorite piano works, including selections from Mary Poppins, Frozen, and more. A series of six digital singles is now available.

Review: BBC PROMS: RACHMANINOV’S SECOND PIANO CONCERTO; Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - Jul 31, 2025

It was a night of concerti for this Prom, with Polish composers Grażyna Bacewicz and Witold Lutosławski on the programme alongside Sergei Rachmaninov; three 20th century classics to be performed, in the form of Concerto for String Orchestra, Concerto for Orchestra, and the already alluded to Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor. On this occasion, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales was led by Igor Yuzefovich, on loan from the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

Hershey Felder to Bring RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR to Writers Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2025

Writers Theatre will open its 2025/26 Season with Hershey Felder returning to the stage following his appearance as Monsieur Chopin, now as the famed pianist and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: NAVY BLUE at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - May 26, 2024

What did our critic think of NAVY BLUE at National Arts Centre?

Konstantin Shamray Joins Willoughby Symphony Orchestra For RHAPSODY in July
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2024

Internationally renowned concert pianist Konstantin Shamray will join the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra for, ‘RHAPSODY’ to be held in the Concert Hall, The Concourse, Chatswood on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July.

Long Beach Symphony Performs Brahms Requiem and More Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024

Next month, Long Beach Symphony and Maestro Eckart Preu will celebrate Spring with the music of Guillaume Connesson, Vaughan Williams, and Johannes Brahms. Learn more about the concert and find out how to get tickets here!

BALLET NIGHTS Prog 004 Comes to Lanterns in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2024

BALLET NIGHTS returns for a new programme on February 23rd and 24th at Lanterns Studio Theatre in east London.  Headlined by Royal Ballet principal dancers Yasmine Naghdi & Reece Clarke, the February programme also features modern masterpieces, classic works, live music, and emerging artists.

Gabriel Feltz Appointed Music Director at Germany's Oper Kiel
by Stephi Wild - Dec 27, 2023

Gabriel Feltz has been named Music Director of Germany's Oper Kiel. Learn more about Feltz and the opera company here!

Willoughby Symphony Orchestra Announces 2024 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 30, 2023

Bringing art and culture to the heart of the North Shore, united in a shared vision of music and community Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Nicholas Milton AM and Willoughby Mayor, Tanya Taylor have announced the 2024 Willoughby Symphony Orchestra season.

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Announces 2023-24 Season Featuring 51 Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2023

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center has announced its 2023-24 season, which celebrates the passing of the artistic torch and the theme of Legacy, with the final farewell concerts of two esteemed American string quartets, both with long histories at CMS.

Empire City Men's Chorus to Present Spring Concert KINFOLK DIVINE - A CONCERT ODE TO THE FEMININE DIVINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2022

Empire City Men’s Chorus will present its spring concert, Kinfolk Divine - A concert ode to the feminine divine.

Nashville Ballet To Conclude Season At Belmont University This June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2022

After a triumphant season of returning to TPAC, embarking on a nation-wide tour, and winning their first-ever Emmy Award, Nashville Ballet is set to conclude their 2021-22 season at Belmont University's brand-new Fisher Center for the Performing Arts June 4 and 5. A state-of-the-art facility built specifically to showcase the abundance of talent native to Nashville, the Company's performance will be a part of the world-class venue's inaugural season. 

Vocal Arts DC to Present Elena Villalón in Recital
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2022

On Tuesday, March 15, Vocal Arts DC will present soprano Elena Villalón in recital with pianist Kathleen Kelly. The concert will take place at 7:30pm at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Terrace Theater.

Andreas Delfs Continues Inaugural Season at Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra With THE THREEPENNY OPERA & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2021

Maestro Andreas Delfs returns on October 21 & 23 to conduct the RPO in Kurt Weill's Suite from The Threepenny Opera, which showcases American jazz's influence in 1920s Europe and features instrumentation that includes the banjo, bandoneon, and a trap set.

The Royal Conservatory Announces 2021/22 Concert Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2021

Dr. Peter Simon, Michael and Sonja Koerner President & CEO of The Royal Conservatory of Music, Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts, and James Anagnoson, Dean of The Glenn Gould School, today revealed details of the diverse concerts that will make up the 13th concert season at The Royal Conservatory of Music.

RACHMANINOV 2 Concert Will Be Performed by the Opera Ballet Vlaanderen Symphony Orchestra in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2021

Extroverted vs introverted: the first symphonic concert of the 2021-2022 season delivers both the grand romantic gesture and coloristic refinement and stillness. With the impressive Second Symphony by Sergei Rachmaninov, the Opera Ballet Vlaanderen Symphony Orchestra pulls out all the stops for a dazzling live experience.

Nashville Ballet Announces 2021-22 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2021

Fresh off their in-person performances at Ascend Amphitheater as the first performing arts organization in Nashville to return to live events, Nashville Ballet has announced their 2021-22 season, featuring a sensational lineup of in-theater performances and new digital releases that will appeal to a variety of audiences.

MUSIC OF MY LIFE A New Online Series, Launches On RoyalConservatory.Live
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2021

The Royal Conservatory of Music will present Music of My Life – A Conversation With …, a new series available online beginning April 22, 2021. 

Boston Ballet Presents BB@yourhome: Look Back, Focus Forward
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2021

 Boston Ballet presents BB@yourhome: Look Back, Focus Forward, an approximately one-hour long virtual program featuring historic Boston Ballet moments and artistic achievements, including the intimate ballets from Leonid Yakobson, international tours, and a preview of Ken Ossola's new work.

VIDEO: Grand Rapids Symphony Performs Love Theme From SOMEWHERE IN TIME for Mother's Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2020

When Sergei Rachmaninov composed his Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, a set of 24 variations for solo piano and orchestra, the Russian composer knew the 18th variation was something special.