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Music Director James Conlon To Depart LA Opera After 20 Years; 40th Anniversary Season Lineup Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

LA Opera has announced details for the company's 40th anniversary season, which will launch on September 20, 2025. In his 20th season with the company—his final season as Music Director before becoming Conductor Laureate—James Conlon will conduct three of the five mainstage productions, with other mainstage performances led by Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados and by guest conductor Dalia Stasevska.

New Jersey Symphony to Present a Series of Holiday Events in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2024

New Jersey Symphony is your place to celebrate the holiday season, with many great events throughout the Garden State. See full programming and learn how to attend!

New Jersey Symphony To Return With Holiday Tradition HANDEL'S MESSIAH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

Experience the New Jersey Symphony's cherished holiday tradition with performances of Handel’s MESSIAH, featuring the Montclair State University Singers and a lineup of acclaimed soloists. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Jennifer Holliday & More to Perform With The San Francisco Symphony This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2024

The San Francisco Symphony’s 2024 holiday season, December 1–21, will feature a festive lineup of programs, including performances of traditional Christmas classical music, family-friendly events and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Apollo Chamber Players And Actor George Takei Honored With City of Houston Proclamations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024

Following their star-studded LIBERTY program on Saturday, October 5, 2024, the Houston-based Apollo Chamber Players and legendary actor George Takei were honored with City of Houston Proclamations. Learn more!

Apollo Chamber Players to Present LIBERTY Featuring George Takei
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2024

Apollo Chamber Players will present LIBERTY featuring George Takei, exploring Japanese-American internment and the American experiment. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Single Tickets to New Jersey Symphony 2024â€"25 Season Now on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2024

All single tickets are now available for purchase to the New Jersey Symphony’s 2024–25 season. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.

Boyz II Men Joins the San Francisco Symphony For Two Holiday Performances
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2024

Legendary Grammy Award-winning group Boyz II Men will join conductor Edwin Outwater and the San Francisco Symphony for two special holiday performances, December 17 and 18, 2024, as part of the San Francisco Symphony’s 2024 Holidays with the Symphony season.

Apollo Chamber Players Unveils 17th Season Featuring George Takei, World Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2024

Apollo Chamber Players' 17th season, We the People, will feature world premieres and more. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: Exquisite THE HOURS by Puts Triumphs Again at the Met under Watanabe
by Richard Sasanow - May 13, 2024

When I first heard Kevin Puts’s gorgeous, melodic score for THE HOURS back in 2022, I was blown away, thinking it was almost too good to be true. Could it be a classic? I wanted to hear it again, though not too soon, to give it a chance to settle in its own skin. Lucky us—lucky me—that the Met brought it back so quickly. It reminded me that first impressions are sometimes on the mark.

Richard Tucker Music Foundation Announces 2024 Award Winner And Grant Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2024

Discover the 2024 award winner and grant recipients announced by the Richard Tucker Music Foundation.

Sarah Ruhl's THE SEASONS and More Set For Boston Lyric Opera's 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024

Sarah Ruhl's The Seasons and more are set for Boston Lyric Opera’s 2024/25 Season! The season will also include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s MITRIDATE, Verdi’s AIDA, a major revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL on its 80th anniversary, and more.

New Jersey Symphony Announces Its 2024-25 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 2, 2024

NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY, led by Music Director Xian Zhang, has announced its upcoming 2024-25 season.

Baritone Will Liverman & Pianist Jonathan King to Release 'SHOW ME THE WAY' on Cedille Records
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2024

Baritone Will Liverman and Pianist Jonathan King will release 'Show Me The Way', a 2-disc celebration of American Song in March.

RENT by Deaf Broadway & More Set for Lincoln Center's 2024 American Songbook Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024

Lincoln Center has revealed its 2024 American Songbook Series!

Opera Philadelphia to Honor Outgoing General Director David B. Devan With Fundraising Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024

Opera Philadelphia honors outgoing General Director David B. Devan with a special fundraising event on March 9. The event celebrates Devan's contributions to the company and his commitment to new and innovative works.

The Santa Fe Opera Names 44 Apprentice Singers For The 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2023

The Santa Fe Opera has announced the 44 members of its 2024 Apprentice Program for Singers.

Baritone Justin Austin to Perform In Marian Anderson Vocal Award Recital At The Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023

Baritone Justin Austin performs in Marian Anderson Vocal Award Recital at the Kennedy Center. Don't miss this impressive performance by the winner of this year's Marian Anderson Vocal Award.

Jonanthan Cohen And The Handel And Haydn Society Ring In The Holidays With MESSIAH
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023

The celebrated holiday tradition returns as the Handel and Haydn Society perform Handel's glorious Messiah at Symphony Hall November 24, 25 and 26, 2023.

Heartbeat Opera's 8th Drag Extravaganza Pits Queers Vs. Kremlin At Roulette This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2023

Heartbeat Opera returns with its beloved drag opera extravaganza this fall at Roulette. With a cast of returning Heartbeat favorites, The Golden Cock marks Heartbeat's most ambitious—and operatic—drag extravaganza yet.