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Hannah Ishizaki Selected As Young Concert Artists 2025 Composer-in-Residence
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

Young Concert Artists (YCA) has selected Hannah Ishizaki, a composer and sound artist based in Princeton, New Jersey, to become its 2025-2027 Composer-in-Residence.

Xian Zhang Conducts Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

New Jersey Symphony’s Music Director Xian Zhang will conduct four performances of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

YPC to Join JCC Thurnauer School of Music at Gift of Music Benefit Gala Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

The Young People’s Chorus of New York City will join its YPC National partner, the JCC Thurnauer School of Music, for the school’s Gift of Music Benefit Gala Concert. Learn how to attend.

The Miró Quartet to Perform At The Kennedy Center's Fortas Chamber Music Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2024

The Miró Quartet will mark its 30th anniversary with a performance at The Kennedy Center's Fortas Chamber Music Concerts, featuring works by Haydn, Beethoven, and Caroline Shaw. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Seattle Symphony Names Xian Zhang as Next Music Director
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

 The Seattle Symphony has announced Xian Zhang as its next Music Director, beginning a 5-year contract in the 2025/2026 season.

Miró Quartet Announces 30th Anniversary Season Highlights In 2024-2025
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024

Miró Quartet has announced their 30th anniversary season for 2024-2025, featuring concerts nationwide at venues including The Kennedy Center, The Clark Library, Music@Menlo, and Chamber Music Detroit.

Xian Zhang Named Music Director Of The Seattle Symphony 
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024

BroadwayWorld announced the latest updates on upcoming shows and events, providing detailed information on new productions, cast changes, and special performances in the theater community.

Single Tickets to New Jersey Symphony 2024�"25 Season Now on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2024

All single tickets are now available for purchase to the New Jersey Symphony’s 2024–25 season. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.

PILOBOLUS Returns to New York at the Joyce
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024

The Joyce Theater Foundation will bring mind-bending feats of movement to its Chelsea home for a summer sit-down return engagement with Pilobolus.

CIM Unveils New Faculty In Flute, Trombone, Double Bass, And Voice Departments
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024

CIM is enhancing its faculty with new appointments in flute, trombone, double bass, and voice departments, further strengthening its commitment to providing top-notch music education. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

San Diego Symphony Announces 2024-25 Season In Transformed Jacobs Music Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2024

Discover the SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY's 2024-25 season in the newly renovated Jacobs Music Center. Experience the milestone season in the revitalized, century-old theater transformed into an intimate concert venue.

Video: Miró Quartet Releases New Music Video 'Over The Rainbow'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2024

Discover the MIRÓ QUARTET's tribute to their hometown of Austin in their latest music video, OVER THE RAINBOW.

Sarasota Orchestra Reveals 2024-2025 Season Featuring Five Concert Series & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2024

Sarasota Orchestra has unveiled its 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

Jessica Lee Appointed Full-Time Chair of CIM Violin Department
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

For some, especially in music, teaching isn’t just a profession. It’s a calling.  Count among that group violinist Jessica Lee.  On Monday, CIM announced that Lee will leave The Cleveland Orchestra to assume an expanded and full-time leadership role as chair of its violin department.

Young Concert Artists Reveals Spring 2024 Highlights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2024

The Young Concert Artists organization has revealed a full slate of engagements for its roster of rising performers during the Spring 2024 season. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

Inaugural Sejong HERE & NOW FESTIVAL to Take Place at Carnegie's Zankel Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2024

Sejong Soloists will present the first biennial Sejong Here & Now Festival at Carnegie Hall. See more details and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE COLOR PURPLE, MAESTRO Nominated For MUAHS Guild Awards
by Michael Major - Jan 2, 2024

The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS) has announced nominations for the 2024 MUAHS Guild Awards. The MUAHS Awards represent a spectrum of outstanding achievements in 23 categories of make-up and hair styling artistry in motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos and live theater.

Steven Banks Joins CIM Faculty and Launches CIM's First Conservatory Saxophone Studio
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2023

On Wednesday, CIM announced that saxophonist and composer Steven Banks has accepted a full faculty appointment and is now welcoming applications for the school's first graduate-level Conservatory saxophone studio in fall 2024. 

Boston Symphony Orchestra Presents LIGETI 100, A Centennial Tribute, November 12�"19
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2023

In November, the Boston Symphony Orchestra continues its 2023–24 season with four weeks of compelling programming highlighted by much-anticipated artist debuts and welcome returns, as well as a not-to-be-missed weeklong, multi-faceted festival dedicated to one of the most pioneering composers of the 20th century, György Ligeti (1923–2006). 

New World Symphony October Concerts to Feature Beloved Favorites And Modern Masterworks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023

Join the New World Symphony this October for a series of concerts featuring beloved favorites and modern masterworks. Find out the concert dates and highlights of the performances.