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GRAMMY Award-nominated Guitarist Ottmar Liebert And Luna Negra To Perform At Boulder Station
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2025

Renowned GRAMMY Award-nominated guitarist, songwriter, and producer Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra are returning to Las Vegas for a special performance at The Railhead at Boulder Station on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 8 p.m..

Composer Thomas Newman Records His First Ever Ballet Score OF MICE AND MEN
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025

From composer Thomas Newman comes the premiere recording of his debut ballet score, Of Mice and Men. Composed for The Joffrey Ballet’s critically acclaimed 2022 production, the album will be released on April 25, 2025.

Shriver Hall Concert Series Announces 60th Anniversary And 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025

Shriver Hall Concert Series has announced its 60th anniversary and 2025-26 concert season. For six decades, SHCS has created musical experiences in the intimacy of Shriver Hall.

Composer Thomas Newman Records His First Ever Ballet Score OF MICE AND MEN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025

From Academy Award-nominated and GRAMMY Award-winning composer Thomas Newman (The Shawshank Redemption, American Beauty, Skyfall) comes the premiere recording of his debut ballet score, Of Mice and Men.

Three New Musicians to Join Boston Symphony Orchestra for the 2025�"26 Season
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has appointed Caleb Quillen as the orchestra’s new principal bass. BSO third horn Michael Winter has been appointed associate principal horn, and Samuel Andonian and Arianna Brusubardis Grace join as section violins.

Major New Wagner Training Initiative To Launch In New England
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

The Boston Wagner Society has unveiled plans to transform its prestigious Boston Wagner Institute (BWI) into a landmark biennial program that will establish New England as America's premier hub for Wagnerian vocal training and artistic development.

Acclaimed Violinist Esther Abrami to Release New Album 'Women'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025

Celebrated violinist and social media sensation Esther Abrami will release her highly anticipated new album Women on April 25, 2025. The official music video for opening track, March of the Women by Ethel Smyth is out now. Watch it here!

Leif Ove Andsnes Releases New Album Franz Liszt: Via Crucis & Solo Piano Works In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2025

On his latest album Liszt: Via Crucis & Solo Piano Works for Sony Classical, Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes unveils the often-forgotten side of the famed virtuoso Franz Liszt.

Pacific Symphony And Music Director Carl St. Clair To Perform CARMINA BURANA AND BACH
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

'O Fortuna!', one of the most popular and exhilarating choral movements in the Western canon becomes the finale to Pacific Symphony's upcoming concert exploring the power, complexity, and beauty of music and the human voice.

Warren Deck Joins San Francisco Conservatory Of Music
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music has announced the appointment of Warren Deck to its brass faculty. Deck brings decades of experience to SFCM in music performance, education, instrument development, and studio work. He will join SFCM in Fall 2025 with a select studio of students.

Vocalist & Composer Malakoff Kowalski Sets New Album 'Songs With Words'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025

Songs With Words is the new album by vocalist and composer Malakoff Kowalski, together with pianists Igor Levit, Johanna Summer, and Chilly Gonzales set for release on March 21. Listen to the first track release now.

The Lysander Piano Trio Reveals James Kim As New Cellist
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

The Lysander Piano Trio has announced that James Kim has been appointed as the ensemble's new cellist; Kim succeeds Michael Katz and joins original members violinist Itamar Zorman and pianist Liza Stepanova.

Leif Ove Andsnes Releases New Album FRANZ LISZT: VIA CRUCIS & SOLO PIANO WORKS This April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2025

On his latest album Liszt: Via Crucis & Solo Piano Works for Sony Classical, Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes unveils the often-forgotten side of the famed virtuoso Franz Liszt - the sacred music that offers a more intimate picture of the man and his deeply held faith.

Emanuel Ax And Anthony McGill To Present A Special Recital In Orange County
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025

Philharmonic Society of Orange County will present award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax and New York Philharmonic principal clarinetist Anthony McGill in a special recital on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 8pm at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.

See Clarinetist Charles Neidich In Recital At Greenfield Hall At Manhattan School Of Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

The distinguished clarinetist Charles Neidich, the first clarinetist to win the Walter W. Naumburg Competition in 1985, will be presented by the Walter W. Naumburg Foundation in partnership with Manhattan School of Music in a recital. Learn more!

92NY To Present Pablo Ferrández, Cello & Julio Elizalde, Piano In January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 24, 2024

The 92nd Street Y, New York will present Pablo Ferrández, cello & Julio Elizalde, piano on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2pm ET on the David Geffen Stage at Kaufmann Concert Hall and streaming online.

Steinway Society Presents Alexander Malofeev In Concert This January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2024

Russian concert pianist Alexander Malofeev will perform live in concert for Steinway Society - The Bay Area on Sunday, January 26, 2025, 2:30 p.m. at the Montgomery Theater in San Jose, CA.

Key Pianist Series to Launch 2024/25 Season With Pianist Cecile Licad In Solo Recital
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

Cecile Licad will perform a solo recital at Weill Recital Hall, featuring works by Scriabin, Chopin, Ravel, Amy Beach, Ernest Schelling, and Scott Joplin. Learn how to purchase tickets.

BWW Q&A: Denyce Graves on THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON at North Carolina Opera
by Joshua Wright - Nov 6, 2024

Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves’ career has garnered unparalleled popular and critical acclaim. Ms. Graves’ acclaimed appearances as Carmen and Dalila in Samson et Dalila have resounded in the world’s greatest opera houses, and her success has been recognized in notable television appearances, interviews, masterclasses, and magazines.

World-Renowned Pianist Emanuel Ax Returns To Soka Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2024

Soka Performing Arts Center will welcome back world-renowned piano virtuoso Emanuel Ax for an extraordinary evening of music.