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UNCSA to Return to In-Person Performances for 2021-22 Season

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts has announced a return to live performance with a 2021-22 season that spans time-honored classics and works by today’s visionary composers, choreographers, filmmakers and playwrights who represent an array of stories and voices from throughout our contemporary world.

VIDEO: National Symphony Orchestra Performs John Ireland's 'Epic March'

The Kennedy Center has released a flashback video of the National Symphony Orchestra performing John Ireland's 'Epic March,' conducted by Michael Butterman.

VIDEO: Eric Benét, Dulé Hill, and Patti Austin Perform the Music of Nat King Cole With the NSO Pops

Nat King Cole at 100 was performed live in the Kennedy Center's Concert Hall on October 17, 2019. Among the performances for the evening were Eric Benét and Dulé Hill and Patti Austin.

RPO Is Breaking Boundaries With PUSH

This April, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) breaks boundaries with the RPO debut of Rochester's award-winning PUSH Physical Theatre in a unique collaboration with the Orchestra and Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik. Breaking Boundaries with PUSH Physical Theatre on Friday and Saturday, April 13 & 14 at 8 p.m. in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre will feature PUSH's interpretations of Tyzik compositions including his New York Cityscapes and "Blue Funk," as well as works by other composers, in an evening that will "push" audiences' preconceptions of a symphonic concert.

RPO 2018/19 Season to Present Leslie Odom, Jr. and More

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) announced its 2018/19 season to a packed house in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre earlier this evening. The Orchestra's fourth-annual, free Season Preview Concert once again featured the entire orchestra onstage performing selected excerpts, with emcees Music Director Ward Stare and Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik.

Ward Stare Renews Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Contract Through 2020/21

Just as Music Director Ward Stare prepares to make his Metropolitan Opera conducting debut, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) announces that Maestro Stare has renewed his contract for three more years, through the end of the 2020/21 season.

RPO 95th Season Opens with Itzhak Perlman

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) announced its 2017/18 season to a packed house in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre earlier this evening. The Orchestra's third annual, free Season Preview Concert once again featured the entire orchestra onstage performing selected excerpts, with emcee Music Director Ward Stare joined for the first time by Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik. The two co-hosted the informal and lively evening from a living room-type setting on stage, and took turns conducting highlights from the upcoming Philharmonics and Pops Series.

Colorado Public Radio Sets 'CPR Classical LIVE' 2015-16 Season

Colorado Public Radio's classical service (CPR Classical) announces its “CPR Classical LIVE” 2015-2016 broadcast season, with 14 broadcasts of performances from five of the state's top classical music organizations. The ambitious, nine-month-long schedule features live broadcasts, as well as several recorded concerts and exclusive interviews with world-renowned conductors and musicians.

Rochester Philharmonic Sets 2015-16 Season; Full Lineup!

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) announced its 2015-16 season, presented by Dawn and Jacques Lipson, this evening in grand style in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. With the entire orchestra performing selected excerpts on stage, 12th Music Director Ward Stare previewed his inaugural -- and the RPO's 93rd -- season to an enthusiastic full house that included longtime patrons, local VIPs, media, and the general public.

Audra McDonald, Video Games Live & More Included in RPO's Full 2014-15 Season

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) announced its 2014-15 Philharmonics and Pops concerts in February, but today reveals the remainder of its 92nd season, presented by Dawn & Jacques Lipson. Subscriptions to OrKIDStra and Sunday Matinees are available today to new and renewing subscribers, and tickets for Specials are now available as add-ons to all 14/15 subscribers. Single tickets for all 14/15 concerts go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 1, 2014.

The Cleveland Orchestra Kicks Off 2012-13 Family Concerts and PNC Musical Rainbows Series, 10/28

The Cleveland Orchestra announces its 2012-13 Family Concert Series, for children ages 7 and older, and PNC Musical Rainbow Series, for children ages 3 to 6. Both concert series are designed to introduce young people to classical music, and feature performances by Cleveland Orchestra musicians with special guest artists. Subscriptions for both series, as well as single tickets, are now available.

The Cleveland Orchestra Announces 2012-13 Family Concerts and PNC Musical Rainbows Series

The Cleveland Orchestra announces its 2012-13 Family Concert Series, for children ages 7 and older, and PNC Musical Rainbow Series, for children ages 3 to 6. Both concert series are designed to introduce young people to classical music, and feature performances by Cleveland Orchestra musicians with special guest artists. Subscriptions for both series, as well as single tickets, are now available.

The Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Comes To Arvada Center Amphitheater 7/3

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities presents the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra on Friday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater.