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28 June, 2023

A Young Maestro Joins the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra: Samuel Watson Takes the Stage as the New Contrabassoonist

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra has welcomed a new contrabassoonist, Samuel Watson, hailing from Texas. At a mere age of […]

28 June, 2023

Manchester Music Festival: Celebrating 50 Years of Exceptional Chamber Music and Education

Founded in 1974, Manchester Music Festival (MMF) is a summer chamber music festival located in Manchester, Vermont. It was established […]

28 June, 2023

Play with Ray: Young Violinists Share the Stage with Renowned Ray Chen at Sydney Opera House

Three up-and-coming violinists have been selected through the international competition Play with Ray to perform alongside renowned violinist Ray Chen […]

27 June, 2023

Expanding Horizons: Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra Presents 'Mr. Mozart & Dr. Haydn' Series, Showcasing Classical Gems with a Twist

For over thirty years, the Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra has been dedicated to the field of baroque music, under the leadership […]

27 June, 2023

María Dueñas' Captivating Interpretation: Beethoven and Beyond - A Triumph of Musical Expression

Musicologist and writer Donald Tovey once expressed his admiration for Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61, stating that […]

27 June, 2023

Gordon Getty's $1.5 Million Donation Empowers Berkeley Symphony's Future Growth and Innovation

The Berkeley Symphony was established in 1971 in Berkeley, California, with a mission to showcase, debut, and commission new music […]

26 June, 2023

The Finest Collections of Piano Music: A Journey Through Centuries

Due to the vast amount of piano repertoire available, we have decided to slightly deviate from focusing solely on individual […]

26 June, 2023

Singers Drop Out of Performance Lineup Just One Month Before Opening, Prompting Last-Minute Replacements

One month prior to the opening, singers continue to withdraw from the performance lineup. The most recent withdrawal is from […]

25 June, 2023

Breathtaking Finale: Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Performs Mahler's 2nd Symphony in the Dark, Captivating Audience Despite Power Outage

Musical performances often encounter technical issues, such as malfunctioning microphones, broken instruments, or power outages. However, what truly matters is […]

25 June, 2023

A Spectacular Tribute to Pavarotti: Taormina Film Festival Begins with 'Pavarotti Forever' Event and Star-Studded Performances

The recently relaunched Taormina Film Festival began on Friday night in the historic Teatro Antico amphitheatre in the Sicilian city, […]

25 June, 2023

Lizzo's Flute Magic Enchants Glastonbury: A Modern Twist on Classical Tradition

Over 200,000 attendees of the festival had a unique experience on Saturday night as Lizzo, the popular pop star, rapper, […]

24 June, 2023

Riccardo Muti Appointed Music Director Emeritus for Life by Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has announced that Riccardo Muti will hold the honorary position of music director emeritus for life, […]

24 June, 2023

Michelle Merrill Makes History as First Female Conductor to Lead a Professional Orchestra in the Carolinas: Appointed Music Director of Winston-Salem Symphony

Michelle Merrill has been appointed as the music director of the Winston-Salem Symphony (WSS) for the next three years, following […]

24 June, 2023

Seattle Opera's General Director Christina Scheppelmann appointed as General Director of La Monnaie/De Munt in Brussels, Belgium

Today, Seattle Opera made an announcement regarding General Director Christina Scheppelmann's new appointment as General Director of La Monnaie/De Munt […]

23 June, 2023

Rekindling Harmony: New York Philharmonic's Chief Conductor Returns to Venezuela for Spectacular Fidelio Production Supported by Bancamiga

The newly appointed chief conductor of the New York Philharmonic returned to Venezuela over the weekend to reconnect with El […]

23 June, 2023

Kah Chun Wong Takes the Baton: Singaporean Maestro to Lead Hallé Orchestra and Japan Philharmonic

Singaporean conductor Kah Chun Wong has been appointed as the new Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the Hallé Orchestra […]

23 June, 2023

Conductor Nicolette Fraillon Receives Prestigious 2023 Bernard Heinze Memorial Prize for Extraordinary Musical Impact

Conductor Nicolette Fraillon has been granted the prestigious 2023 Bernard Heinze Memorial Prize. The award was bestowed upon her during […]

22 June, 2023

14-Year-Old Delmar Pianist Shines Nationally: Wins Ruth Monte Memorial Bach Piano Competition and Continues Streak of Success

Two weeks ago, a talented 14-year-old pianist from Delmar achieved national recognition. David Fu, a promising ninth grader attending Albany […]

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