Classical Music Newsroom

The Da Camera Society of Mount Saint Mary’s University, has announced its spring concerts featuring superb chamber music in culturally significant sites across LA.

The Cleveland Orchestra will perform with Grammy-winning Icelandic jazz singer, composer, and producer Laufey on August 7, 2025, at Blossom Music Center.

Saratoga Performing Arts Center has announced the return of The Philadelphia Orchestra to its summer home in Saratoga for a three-week residency from August 6–August 23.

Acclaimed composer Sean Shepherd will unveil a dynamic new concerto spotlighting the four woodwind principals of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra: David Buck, flute; Erin Hannigan, oboe; Gregory Raden, clarinet; and Ted Soluri, bassoon.

What did our critic think of THE LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA at San Diego Jacobs Music Center? Standing Ovations showed the audience's appreciation of pianist Yunchan Lim in Rachmaninov's second piano concerto and the orchestra's excellence under conductor Sir Antonio Pappano in Mahler's first symphony. The LSO was last heard in San Diego in 2015 as part of the La Jolla Music Society’s appropriately named Celebrity Orchestra series. That series was discontinued while the Society was busy with the construction of its new home in The Conrad and its subsequent concentration on the best in classical and world music for smaller ensembles. I have missed the series and hope this concert heralds a return to San Diego with a repeat of performances by such as the LSO, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the Dresden Staatskapelle (founded in 1548).

The winners of the 53rd George and Nora London Foundation Competition for young American and Canadian opera singers, were revealed at the conclusion of the competition’s final round. Learn more!

On Sunday, March 16 at 5pm Washington Master Chorale (WMC) will present The All Night Vigil at 110 at Church of the Epiphany in Washington, DC (1317 G Street, NW).

Decca Classics has announced Der fliegende Holländer, the first full-length opera recording on the label from Lise Davidsen. Set for release on April 18, 2025, this recording was captured live over two spectacular nights at the opera house in Oslo during the summer of 2024.

Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony have appointed two new musicians: Principal Bassoon Joshua Elmore and Section Percussionist Stan Muncy. 

The Utah Symphony prepares for back-to-back Mahler performances under the baton of Music Director Emeritus Thierry Fischer beginning this weekend.  

The George and Nora London Foundation Competition for American and Canadian opera singers, one of the opera world's oldest and most prestigious competitions, will hold its 53rd event in 2025, with a public final round at New York's Morgan Library and Museum on Friday, February 21, at 4:00 pm.

The New York Philharmonic has announced details for the next Kravis Nightcap concert, set for this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

April concerts have been announced at  at The Royal Conservatory Of Music. Get full details here!

On Wednesday, following successful pilots over the last two years, CIM announced the launch of a new conductor-less chamber orchestra, beginning in fall 2025. The group will be directed by faculty violinist Todd Phillips and present two programs each year.

The Santa Barbara Symphony invites audiences to experience the sultry and sensational Storm Large as she brings her unique interpretation of Kurt Weill's The Seven Deadly Sins to the Granada Theatre on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

Single tickets are now on sale for the 27th edition of the George Enescu International Festival - the world's largest convening of major orchestras. Learn more!

The Sun Valley Music Festival has revealed that renowned pianist Yuja Wang will be the featured guest artist of its 2025 Gala Concert. Learn more and see how to attend.

Philadelphia International Music Festival - Vanoli Cremona is open to advanced violinists and cellists between the ages of 13 and 19, and will take place from July 28 through August 7, 2025 in Cremona, Italy.

Symphony San Jose will present BEETHOVEN'S EROICA on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 7:30pm and Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2:30pm at The California Theatre.

The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the Miller Auditorium with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert, the second film in the Harry Potter series.

On February 28, award-winning musicians Alexander Chaplinskiy and Stanislav Serebriannikov will present Music Journeys: Ukraine, a concert blending classical and contemporary Ukrainian compositions with visual art.

Cabrillo Chamber Orchestra brings Scandinavian pieces to Southern California for one night only February 23, 2025 with 'A Scandinavian Voyage' at Incarnation Lutheran Church in Poway, north of San Diego.

The North/South Chamber Orchestra continues its 45th consecutive season on Thursday evening, February 20 when it performs a free admission event highlighting the works of Max Lifchitz, its founder and director.

New England Conservatory has announced the appointment of internationally acclaimed bass Ricardo Lugo to its voice faculty. With a career that includes performances at prestigious opera houses and concert halls around the world, Lugo brings a wealth of experience and artistry to NEC's vocal program.

Mostly Modern Festival (MMF) will return to Saratoga Springs for its Sixth Season from June 5-20, 2025, at the Arthur Zankel Music Center on the campus of Skidmore College.