Virgil Thomson

Princeton Festival Will Conclude With Celebration of America at 250 Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

The culmination of the 2026 Princeton Festival at Morven Museum & Garden is a Celebration of America at 250 with a three-day showcase of distinctly American music including jazz standards, rock and soul, Broadway tunes, and patriotic music.

Guitarist David Leisner to Release New Album, DEDICATIONS, On Azica Records
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

Guitarist, composer, and prolific recording artist David Leisner will release Dedications on Azica Records - a collection centered almost entirely on works he has commissioned, celebrating the composers who have shaped his artistic life.

PostClassical Ensemble to Present THE PALE BLUE DOT: A Musical Voyage Inspired By Nature
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025

PostClassical Ensemble will launch its 2025-26 mainstage performance season with the presentation of The Pale Blue Dot: A Musical Voyage Inspired by Nature. Learn more!

The Dessoff Choirs to Open 2025–26 Season with Hailstork, Howells & León at Brick Church
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2025

The Dessoff Choirs will launch its 2025–2026 season on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Brick Church (1140 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10128) with a program that pairs contemporary American voices with a luminous English masterwork.

The Music Department of Hofstra University to Present the American Chamber Ensemble
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2025

The Music Department of Hofstra University will present the American Chamber Ensemble, celebrating their 60th Anniversary with performances of music for various combinations of voice, piano, clarinet and strings. Learn more!

Gershwin’s PORGY AND BESS Gets Brazilian-made, Black-led Revival at Theatro Municipal of São Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Sep 8, 2025

Porgy and Bess is a famous 'folk opera' created by George Gershwin, with a libretto by DuBose Heyward and lyrics by DuBose and Ira Gershwin. The work chronicles the life of a Black community on Catfish Row in Charleston and is known for its fusion of operatic elements with American folk music, jazz, and blues. The story focuses on the love between Porgy, a disabled beggar, and Bess, a woman seeking a better life.

American Chamber Ensemble to Present MULTICULTURAL LANDSCAPE in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025

The critically-acclaimed American Chamber Ensemble, celebrating its 59th Anniversary, will perform Multicultural Landscape, a concert in march. Learn more!

Wharton Performing Arts School to Host LP Sale Fundraiser Featuring Nearly 800 Records
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

The Wharton Performing Arts School will host an LP Sale Fundraiser at 60 Locust Avenue in Berkeley Heights. Learn how to attend. Learn more and see how to attend the event.

CARMEN JONES Star Olga James Passes Away at 95
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actress Olga James, star of the film adaptation of Oscar Hammerstein's Carmen Jones, has passed away at 95 years old. 

ASCAP Foundation Announces Winners of Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2024

The winners of the 55th annual ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards for outstanding books, articles, liner notes and broadcast programs on the subject of music give fans, readers and scholars rich new insights on legends of pop, film, jazz, country, concert music and more have been announced.  Check out the full list here!

The Dessoff Choirs Presents Annual MESSIAH SING And WELCOME YULE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

Join The Dessoff Choirs for their annual MESSIAH SING on December 6 and the festive WELCOME YULE concerts on December 7 and 8, celebrating the holiday season with choral music in New York City.

American Chamber Ensemble to Present LINEAGE AND LEGACY Concert at Hofstra University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024

The American Chamber Ensemble will perform 'Lineage and Legacy' at Hofstra University featuring works by composers like Nancy Bloomer Deussen and Clara Schumann, with special guest Tammy Hensrud. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Dessoff Choirs Presents BRAHMS' REQUIEM: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF DESSOFF
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2024

The Dessoff Choirs has announced a performance of Brahms' Requiem on November 2, featuring acclaimed artists Will Liverman and Joélle Harvey. The concert will take place at the Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew.

The American Chamber Ensemble to Host Gala Annual Music Party and Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2024

The American Chamber Ensemble will celebrate its 59th Anniversary with a Gala Annual Music Party and Fundraiser. Learn how to attend.

The Dessoff Choirs Announces 2024-2025 And 100th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2024

The Dessoff Choirs celebrates its 100th anniversary with an exciting 2024-2025 season featuring diverse choral works and special events.

International Stage Director Nancy Rhodes Releases MARY'S STORY
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024

International stage director Nancy Rhodes brings Mary’s Story to life, exploring the poignant narrative with depth and creativity. Discover the compelling journey of Mary through this captivating production.

Encompass Opera Presents New Works Inspired By Immigration On June 9
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2024

Encompass Opera will present a unique collection of new works inspired by immigration on June 9th.

Review: Separated at Birth? Boulanger's VILLE MORTE and Debussy's PELLEAS Fall Similarly on the Ear
by Richard Sasanow - Apr 20, 2024

It’s easy to understand why Neal Goren, founder and artistic director of Catapult Opera, was immediately taken with LA VILLE MORTE. (His program notes say, “Upon receiving the piano-vocal score, I found myself sighing in ecstasy…”) First, the name Nadia Boulanger is magic in 20th century music—in music history in general, for that matter—though not for her own compositions.

American Chamber Ensemble to Present MUSICAL PAIRINGS at Hofstra University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024

Celebrate the 58th Anniversary of the American Chamber Ensemble with MUSICAL PAIRINGS at Hofstra University's Helene Fortunoff Theater. See when you can catch the performance and learn how to purchase tickets.

ON SET WITH THEDA BARA Extends One Week Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024

Due to critical acclaim and popular demand, Transport Group and Lucille Lortel Theatre have announced a one-week extension of Joey Merlo’s On Set with Theda Bara. Learn more about how to get tickets to the new dates here!