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HAUNTED, a Dance Opera by Paul Salerni & Dana Gioia Will Come to Sierra Madre Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

Sierra Madre Playhouse will present HAUNTED, a one-act dance opera with music by Paul Salerni and libretto by former California Poet Laureate Dana Gioia, featuring baritone Rod Gilfrey and three dancers.

New York Festival of Song To Release New Album MY BROTHER'S KEEPER
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026

New York Festival of Song announced the release of MY BROTHER'S KEEPER on NYFOS Records, featuring six leading Black male vocalists co-produced by baritone Justin Austin and GRAMMY-nominated pianist Steven Blier.

Cape Ann Symphony Concludes Season 74 With ROSSINI, GRIEG, TCHAIKOVSKY and Pianist MOYER
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Cape Ann Symphony closes Season 74 with a program featuring Rossini, Grieg, and Tchaikovsky at Manchester-Essex Regional High School, with pianist Frederick Moyer performing the Grieg Piano Concerto.

EDEN 2.0 / AFTER MY BREATH, COSÌ FAN TUTTE?!, DIDO AND AENEAS & More Set For Grimeborn Opera Festival 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026

London's Arcola Theatre will present the GRIMEBORN OPERA FESTIVAL, featuring productions exploring migrant worker exploitation, climate activism, and political violence alongside new stagings of Handel's GIULIO CESARE IN EGITTO and RINALDO.

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.

Seattle Men’s Chorus To Hold 2026 Auditions
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025

Seattle Men’s Chorus has announced auditions for new members ahead of its 2026 season. Auditions will take place on Saturday, January 3 and Saturday, January 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All prospective singers are required to register online in advance, with specific audition details distributed by email.

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.

New York Festival Of Song Will Open 2025–2026 Mainstage Series With SOUTH AMERICA, NORTH AMERICA: A LOVE STORY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

New York Festival of Song will launch its 2025–2026 Mainstage Series with South America, North America: A Love Story. Concert featuring Joseph Parrish and Shelén Hughes will take place November 20, 2025, at Merkin Hall

The New School Names Dean Richard Kessler Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2025

The New School has appointed Richard Kessler, Executive Dean of the university's College of Performing Arts and Dean of Mannes School of Music, as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.

NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG Reveals 2025-26 Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2025

New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, has announced its 2025-26 season of performances, including four Mainstage Series programs at Merkin Hall, co-presented with Kaufman Music Center. The season also includes the ​​NYFOS Next Festival at The Theater at 150 W 17 and NYFOS's annual residency at The Juilliard School.

Brooklyn Art Song Society's 16th Season Features Return Of New Voices Festival and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025

The Brooklyn Art Song Society has announced its 2025–2026 season, its sixteenth, under the banner Cycles. This year-long exploration of the most ambitious song cycles in the canon also includes a three-part New Voices Festival: Longing.

Springfield Chamber Players' Quartetto Mosso Returns To Longmeadow
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025

he Springfield Chamber Players outreach ensemble, Quartetto Mosso returns to The Longmeadow Adult Center for the third consecutive year, with an outdoor performance.

Springfield Chamber Players' Quartetto Mosso Performs in Lenox and Amherst In April 2025
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025

The Springfield Chamber Players outreach ensemble, Quartetto Mosso will perform at Kimball Farms in Lenox, MA and at The Drake in Amherst. Learn more about the performances here!

Springfield Chamber Players Premieres BROADWAY WITH STRINGS ATTACHED
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

The Springfield Chamber Players will premiere Broadway with Strings Attached, a new pops concert celebrating music from Broadway, at 52 Sumner next month. Learn more here!

New York Festival of Song To Present BEGINNER'S LUCK – THE ARTIST'S JOURNEY at Kaufman Music Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, highlights the talents of Caramoor's 2025 Schwab Vocal Rising Stars program in Beginner's Luck: The Artist's Journey on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center.

New York Festival Of Song Presents LE TOUR DE FRANCE In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2025

New York Festival of Song will kick off its first concert of the new year with Le tour de France on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center. 

MOSSO Performs at Springfield's 52 Sumner Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025

The Springfield Chamber Players Quartetto Mosso will perform a matinee concert at 52 Sumner in Springfield. Quartetto Mosso features violinists Ronald Gorevic and Beth Welty, violist Delores Thayer, and cellist Yoonhee Ko. 

Michael Stephen Brown Joins Pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute In Duo Recital At Duke University
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025

The internationally lauded American pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown will be presented by the Duke University in a piano recital on Sunday afternoon, January 12, 2025, at 3 pm at Baldwin Auditorium.

Auditions Now Open to Join Seattle Men’s Chorus
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2024

Seattle Men’s Chorus is once again opening its doors to new chorus members with auditions this January. All participants are required to register online before auditioning.

Boston Civic Symphony to Celebrate the Holidays at Roxbury Community College
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2024

The Boston Civic Symphony, currently celebrating its 100th season, will present its Holiday Concert in December. Learn how to purchase tickets!