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Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson and More to be Featured in Aspen Music Festival & School 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026

The Aspen Music Festival and School's eight-week summer season, titled 'For All,' will feature world and Colorado premieres, a fully staged opera, and guest appearances by Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson and more.

Shriver Hall Concert Series Appoints Two New Board of Directors Members
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

Shriver Hall Concert Series announced the appointments of Shauntell Campbell, a technology and governance executive, and Richard Dellheim, a retired U.S. Department of Justice attorney, to its Board of Directors.

New World Symphony Extends Artistic Director Stéphane Denève's Contract
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

New World Symphony announced a contract extension for Artistic Director Stéphane Denève, keeping him at the helm of the Miami Beach orchestra through the 2031–32 season, his second five-year term in the role.

CONFLUENCE: OUR SHARED VOICES Festival to Open at Chamber Music Northwest
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

Chamber Music Northwest announced its 56th annual summer festival, CONFLUENCE: Our Shared Voices, featuring 70+ artists, three world premieres, and performances across Portland, Oregon venues.

Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival to Present 13 Concerts in 43rd Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026

Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival will return for its 43rd season, featuring 13 concerts celebrating American music, BCM founder Marya Martin’s 50th anniversary in the U.S., and more.

Spoleto Festival USA Releases Live Chamber Music Album 'Vivaldi Meets Vahdat'
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026

Spoleto Festival USA and Phenotypic Recordings released 'Live from Spoleto 2025: Chamber Music, Vol. 2,' pairing Vivaldi's Four Seasons with songs by Iranian vocalist Mahsa Vahdat, recorded live at Charleston's Dock Street Theatre.

LA Phil Reveals 2026/27 Walt Disney Concert Hall Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026

LA Phil President & CEO Kim Noltemy has unveiled the 2026/27 LA Phil season at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The season features figures including Esa-Pekka Salonen, who takes up his newly established role of Creative Director.

Shriver Hall Concert Series Unveils 2026-27 Lineup with Premieres and Debuts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026

The Shriver Hall Concert Series has announced its 61st season for 2026-27, featuring a robust lineup including two U.S. premieres co-commissioned by SHCS. The season will also mark the Baltimore debut of renowned saxophonist Steven Banks alongside the Verona Quartet, as well as the first Baltimore performances by pianist Igor Levit and Trio Afiori. Additionally, cellist Pablo Ferrández will make his Baltimore recital debut. Other highlights include appearances by pianist Hélène Grimaud, violinis

Aspen Music Festival & School Reveals 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

The Aspen Music Festival & School has announced its 2026 season, running from July 1 to August 23, under the theme 'For All'. The eight-week festival in Aspen will feature a diverse lineup of performances and educational events.

Cleveland Institute Of Music To Highlight Contemporary Works In Spring 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2026

The Cleveland Institute of Music will present a spring 2026 concert season that places a strong emphasis on contemporary music alongside established classical repertoire.

Steven Banks and Xak Bjerken Will Perform at Chamber Music Northwest in January
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

Saxophonist Steven Banks and pianist Xak Bjerken will present a collaborative concert at Chamber Music Northwest on January 29, 2026. The event promises an evening of exceptional music blending classical and contemporary styles.

Chamber Music Northwest to Present Edgar Meyer, Tessa Lark, And Joshua Roman In Classical–Bluegrass Crossover Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025

Chamber Music Northwest will present a concert featuring Edgar Meyer, Tessa Lark, and Joshua Roman as part of its 2025–26 Year-Round Season. The concert takes place at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton.

Miró Quartet to Release New Holiday Album 'Hearth'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2025

On Friday, November 28, 2025, the two-time GRAMMY-nominated Miró Quartet will release a new holiday album, Hearth, on PENTATONE. In curating this album, Miró asked each participating composer to select a piece linked to his or her own heritage and personal associations.

Chamber Music Northwest Unveils 2025-26 Season Featuring Six Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025

For its 2025/26 Year-Round Season, Chamber Music Northwest will present six decidedly different concerts, plus their 10th music and dance collaboration with BodyVox.

Hannah Ishizaki Selected As Young Concert Artists 2025 Composer-in-Residence
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

Young Concert Artists (YCA) has selected Hannah Ishizaki, a composer and sound artist based in Princeton, New Jersey, to become its 2025-2027 Composer-in-Residence.

Xian Zhang Conducts Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

New Jersey Symphony’s Music Director Xian Zhang will conduct four performances of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

YPC to Join JCC Thurnauer School of Music at Gift of Music Benefit Gala Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2025

The Young People’s Chorus of New York City will join its YPC National partner, the JCC Thurnauer School of Music, for the school’s Gift of Music Benefit Gala Concert. Learn how to attend.

The Miró Quartet to Perform At The Kennedy Center's Fortas Chamber Music Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2024

The Miró Quartet will mark its 30th anniversary with a performance at The Kennedy Center's Fortas Chamber Music Concerts, featuring works by Haydn, Beethoven, and Caroline Shaw. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Seattle Symphony Names Xian Zhang as Next Music Director
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

 The Seattle Symphony has announced Xian Zhang as its next Music Director, beginning a 5-year contract in the 2025/2026 season.

Miró Quartet Announces 30th Anniversary Season Highlights In 2024-2025
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024

Miró Quartet has announced their 30th anniversary season for 2024-2025, featuring concerts nationwide at venues including The Kennedy Center, The Clark Library, Music@Menlo, and Chamber Music Detroit.