Sony Classical

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.

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and Pianist Kathryn Stott Release New Album 'Merci'
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 25, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2024

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 â€" THE ANTHOLOGY 1945â€"1976' This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 12, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024

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'
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2024

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.