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World-Renowned Pianist Emanuel Ax Returns To Soka Performing Arts Center

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

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and Pianist Kathryn Stott Release New Album 'Merci'

Yo-Yo Ma and longtime collaborator Kathryn Stott have released their newest album, Merci (Sony Classical), which is out now. Merci is a deeply personal expression of gratitude, a celebration of the powerful relationships that keep music alive. Listen to the new album here.

Anna Lapwood Will Premiere Max Richter Organ Commission At Royal Albert Hall Headline Show

Classical music sensation Anna Lapwood will premiere a new organ commission written for her by post-minimalist superstar Max Richter when she headlines the Royal Albert Hall in May.

Sony Classical To Release 'CHARLES IVES �" THE ANTHOLOGY 1945�"1976' This Month

In celebration of the Ives 150th anniversary year, Sony Classical will present two of the most authoritative collections ever released of works by this eccentric, prophetic American genius.

Joshua Bell Named New Jersey Symphony Principal Guest Conductor

Joshua Bell will join the New Jersey Symphony as Principal Guest Conductor starting in the 2025–26 season, continuing through the 2028–29 season, bringing his expertise to the orchestra. Learn more!

Pianist Alexis Ffrench to Release New Album On Sony Classical 'CLASSICAL SOUL VOL. 1'

Renowned classical-soul pianist and composer Alexis Ffrench has announced the release of his latest album, Classical Soul Vol. 1, arriving next Friday, September 27, via Sony Classical.

Japanese Pianist And Composer Hayato Sumino To Release Debut Album HUMAN UNIVERSE On Sony Classical

Sony Classical has announced the upcoming album release of Human Universe by extraordinary young New York-based Japanese pianist and composer and social media sensation, Hayato Sumino (aka ‘Cateen’), set for release on November 1, 2024 and available for preorder now.

New York City Opera to Present Concert Production of TOSCA at Bryant Park

New York City Opera will present a concert production of TOSCA at Bryant Park, honoring the 100th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini's passing. Learn how to attend.

David T. Little's WHAT BELONGS TO YOU Premieres at Modlin Center for the Arts

GRAMMY Award-nominated composer David T. Little has unveiled his latest work for the stage, an opera for tenor and chamber orchestra in three parts based on Garth Greenwell's critically acclaimed debut novel, What Belongs to You.

Anna Clyne & The Knights' SHORTHAND To Be Released In August

GRAMMY-nominated composer Anna Clyne and inimitable orchestral collective The Knights, led by Eric Jacobsen, have announced the release of a new album, SHORTHAND, out August 23, 2024 on Sony Classical.

Pianist Mao Fujita to Release New Album '72 PRELUDES' in September

Following his “consistently impressive” (Gramophone) traversal of Mozart's complete Piano Sonatas for Sony Classical - winner of an Opus Klassik Award - Japanese pianist Mao Fujita will present a similarly ambitious project: matching sets of 24 Preludes by three composers, Frédéric Chopin, Alexander Scriabin and Akio Yashiro.

Sony Classical Announces Jonas Kaufmann Puccini: Love Affairs

Sony Classical has announced Jonas Kaufmann's new album 'Puccini: Love Affairs,' featuring six of Puccini's greatest duets and scenes, each performed with a different soprano. Release date: September 13.

Sony Classical to Release 'Louis Lane Conducts the Cleveland Orchestra �" The Complete Epic and Columbia Album Collection'

Between 1959 and 1972 – with the full Cleveland Orchestra, the somewhat smaller Cleveland Pops and the chamber-sized Cleveland Sinfonietta – Louis Lane made a series of critically acclaimed recordings for Columbia. They display the “exceptional breadth and impeccable taste” for which this gifted but perennially undervalued conductor was lauded in a tribute by the orchestra’s executive director. 

Artpark to Present PUCCINI'S GREATEST: A GALA OPERA CONCERT

Artpark will present a tribute to Giacomo Puccini with a gala opera concert at the Artpark Mainstage Theater in Lewiston, NY. Enjoy renditions of Puccini's most beloved arias crafted by Michael Capasso. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Summer Night Concert 2024 Featuring Vienna Philharmonic and Andris Nelsons To Be Released This Month

The Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Andris Nelsons, will perform at the Summer Night Concert 2024 with soprano Lise Davidsen. A new single featuring Smetana's 'The Moldau' is now available.

Violinist Joshua Bell To Perform At The McCoy Center For The Arts

Renowned violinist Joshua Bell will perform at the McCoy Center for the Arts. Learn when you can see the performance and learn how to purchase ticket.

Neo-Classical Piano Star Florian Christl Makes American Debut For Memorial Day Weekend

Florian Christl, renowned for his neoclassical compositions, will make his American debut with solo concerts in New York and Boston this Memorial Day weekend, performing works from his acclaimed albums.

Film Composer Danny Elfman Releases Two Major Orchestral Works

Danny Elfman, known the world over for his scores to over 115 movies, adds two major orchestral works to his recorded catalog. The dynamic American conductor JoAnn Falletta directs the forces of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic in this new studio recording, out now on Sony Classical. The Percussion Concerto was written for the Scottish virtuoso Colin Currie and was co-commissioned by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Listen to the new music now!

Abu Dhabi Festival And Robert Townson Productions Present PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION: THE PAINTINGS OF BOB PEAK

Experience a world premiere orchestra concert event at Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 14, featuring iconic film scores and new compositions inspired by legendary illustrator Bob Peak's artwork.

Cameron Carpenter and Vitamin String Quartet Come to Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

 Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced the latest additions to the Kauffman Center Presents fall 2024 line-up. Learn more about the upcoming shows here!