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Sphinx Organization Announces Winners Of The 28th Annual Sphinx Competition
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 26, 2025

Sphinx Organization has announced the winners of the 28th Annual Sphinx Competition in Detroit, MI, which took place from January 23-25, 2025 in the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center.

Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment and Julia Bullock Come to 92NY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

The 92nd Street Y, New York will present  the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment & Julia Bullock, soprano performing The Golden Age of the Baroque.

Violinist Vilde Frang Steps In For Hilary Hahn As Soloist With Berliner Philharmoniker, November 17 & 19
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024

Carnegie Hall has announced that Vilde Frang has agreed to step in for Hilary Hahn as soloist in Korngold’s Violin Concerto in performances with the Berliner Philharmoniker led by Chief Conductor Kirill Petrenko on Sunday, November 17 at 2:00 p.m. and Tuesday, November 19 at 8:00 p.m. 

Exclusive Video: Alysha Umphress in Rehearsal for SEASON OF THE WITCH at Joe's Pub
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024

Watch Alysha Umphress in sound check for her Joe's Pub show Season of the Witch, beginning performances tomorrow, Sunday, October 27th in the video here!

San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra And Music Director Radu Paponiu Kick Off First Season Together In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024

The SF Symphony Youth Orchestra announced Radu Paponiu as the new Wattis Foundation Music Director for the 2024–25 season, marking a new chapter in the orchestra's leadership.

Berliner Philharmoniker's Digital Concert Hall Celebrates 15 Years Of Live And On-Demand Concert Streaming
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2024

The Berliner Philharmoniker's Digital Concert Hall marks its 15th anniversary, offering a retrospective of its evolution and impact on global audiences with a special program of performances and events.

Review: BBC PROMS: PROM 62: RATTLE CONDUCTS MAHLER'S 6TH, Royal Albert Hall
by Louise Penn - Sep 8, 2024

There were no phone screens, no sotto voce conversations, no fidgeting, as a packed Hall watched the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in rapt appreciation. Each instrument had its moment. The dual harps added a cool clarity, the double basses a morose touch, the trombones a sweet elegance. This was a vibrant reading of a modern classic in expert hands.

San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra Welcomes Conductor Radu Paponiu As New Wattis Foundation Music Director
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2024

The SF Symphony Youth Orchestra has announced Radu Paponiu as the new Wattis Foundation Music Director starting in the 2024–25 season.

Symphony San Jose Announces Last-Minute Conductor Change
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024

 Symphony San Jose has announced that Tatsuya Shimono will no longer be able to conduct 'Remember the Titans' this weekend due to unforeseen circumstances. The Spanish-American conductor, François López-Ferrer, will be stepping in to lead the performances on June 1st and 2nd at the California Theatre.

Scottish Young Musicians 2024 Reveals Judges and Finalists
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024

Scottish Young Musicians, Scotland’s festival of music competitions, will give young musicians from around the country the chance to compete to win career-enhancing prizes, perform live on a national stage in front of internationally renowned judges, and push their skills like never before. 

Master of King's Music and Sir Simon Rattle Launch UK'S First Crowd-Funding Scheme to Support Composers
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024

Music Patron, a new way of supporting UK composers which allows members of the public to connect directly with them and support their work, has been launched on 13 May 2024.

See 54 SINGS JONI MITCHELL, Linda Eder & More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024

See who is performing at 54 Below next week! Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.

San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra Celebrates Music Director Daniel Stewart In His Final Concert This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2024

Join the SF Symphony Youth Orchestra as they honor Music Director Daniel Stewart in his final concert on May 19. Celebrate the end of an era with stunning performances and heartfelt tributes.

Imogen Cooper Comes to 92NY in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

The 92nd Street Y will, present Imogen Cooper on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 7:30 pm at Kaufmann Concert Hall. Online streaming is also available for 72 hours following the performance.

Nonesuch to Release​​ Recording of John Adams' Opera GIRLS OF THE GOLDEN WEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 29, 2024

Girls of the Golden West, out April 26, 2024, is John Adams’ eighth music theater work to be released by Nonesuch Records.

Carnegie Hall's FALL OF THE WEIMAR REPUBLIC: DANCING ON THE PRECIPICE Festival Continues This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2024

Experience the continuation of CARNEGIE HALL's FALL OF THE WEIMAR REPUBLIC: DANCING ON THE PRECIPICE festival this spring.

GRAND HOTEL 35TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION, Alysha Umphress, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 24, 2024

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Learn more about the performances here!

Riverside Choral Society Presents Scott Ordway's THE END OF RAIN At Alice Tully Hall This April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2024

The New York City-based Riverside Choral Society, led by director Patrick Gardner, will present the New York premiere of Scott Ordway's The End of Rain on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 8:00 pm at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall.

Tenor Mark Padmore & Pianist Mitsuko Uchida Perform Schubert At Shriver Hall, March 10
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2024

​​​​​​​Shriver Hall Concert Series (SHCS) — Baltimore's premier presenter of chamber music ensembles and solo recitalists — welcomes the acclaimed tenor Mark Padmore and pianist Mitsuko Uchida to Shriver Hall on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 5:30pm in their inaugural performance in the city of Baltimore.

See Clarinetist Charles Neidich In Recital At Morse Recital Hall At The Juilliard School
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024

Join clarinetist Charles Neidich and pianist Robert Levin for an evening of extraordinary music at Morse Recital Hall, featuring the world premiere of Neidich's 'Lament' and the U.S. premiere of Denisov's 'Landscape by the Light of the Moon.'