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The Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Maestra Melisse Brunet join artistic forces to bring the music of Motown & Disco to Coxhall Gardens Friday, August 23, 2024 at 8:30 pm. The symphony is pleased to welcome Brunet as guest conductor for its final concert of the Summer Series.

The Metropolitan Opera's 2024–25 season opens with the company premiere of GROUNDED. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Rice University's Shepherd School of Music is celebrating the appointment of alumnus Cristian Măcelaru and the addition of opera luminary Patrick Summers to its faculty. Măcelaru will serve as distinguished visiting artist from the 2025-26 season through 2027-28, building on the conductor's array of international roles in classical music.

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts have announced their 2024-25 season lineup featuring Tony-winning Broadway productions, GRAMMY Award-winning performances, holiday favorites, and more.

Festival Opera’s 33rd season will continue into autumn with a trio of Sunday afternoon artist recitals at the intimate Piedmont Center for the Arts, 801 Magnolia Avenue, Piedmont.

The Metropolitan Opera has extended the contract of its Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, through the 2029–30 season. Learn more!

The Metropolitan Opera today announced the contract extension of its Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, through the 2029–30 season. Only the third Music Director in the company’s history, Nézet-Séguin began his tenure in the 2018–19 season.

Sarasota Opera is world-renowned for its Verdi Cycle. Between 1989 and 2016, the company performed every note that Giuseppe Verdi wrote. It is in that spirit that Sarasota Opera will launch its 2024-2025 season with its fall concert, The Music of Giuseppe Verdi. 

Pacific Chorale's Annual Choral Festival will conclude with a free concert featuring Haydn's Mass in Time of War on August 11 at Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa.

Australian premiere of Two Remain, the first opera to portray the persecution of gay men during the Holocaust, comes to Fortyfive Downstairs this month.  Performances run July 25-28.

The Colorado Music Festival has announced the five-year contract renewal of Music Director Peter Oundjian, whose tenure began in 2019 and will now run through the 2029 summer season.

Opera Parallèle has announced its 2024-25 season, featuring a bold and innovative repertoire that pushes the boundaries of contemporary opera. Marking its 15th anniversary, the company is set to captivate audiences with a trio of groundbreaking productions.

Celebrate the legacy of American composer Carlisle Floyd with a centennial event in 2026/2027, featuring performances and tributes to his influential work in the world of opera. Learn more about the events!

The Metropolitan Opera’s Summer HD Festival will return to Lincoln Center Plaza this August. See full programming and learn how to attend!

DACAMERA's 2024/25 season in Houston features world premieres by Roscoe Mitchell with Emi Ferguson, performances by the Immanuel Wilkins Quartet, and the ensemble Ruckus, highlighting chamber music and jazz.

A major new event in London’s Pride celebrations is coming to the stage this summer as the first-ever Classical Drag takes over Soho’s Outernet on 3 July 2024.

San Francisco’s Merola Opera Program will kick off its 2024 Summer Festival with The Song as Drama. Learn more about the program!

Discover the exciting new season announced by CHICAGO OPERA THEATER for 2024-25. Get a sneak peek into the upcoming performances and stay updated with the latest in the world of opera.

3x Tony Award winner Patti LuPone will bring her latest show, A Life In Notes to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone will bring her latest show, A Life In Notes to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. In her new concert, Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes, the three-time Tony Award winner performs an array of songs that are touchstones and reflections on her life growing up in America. Find ticketing information here!