RIMSKY KORSAKOV CLASSICAL MUSIC COVERAGE

Pacific Symphony Announces THE RITE OF SPRING Events, Now thru 6/8

Aaron Copland once characterized 'The Rite of Spring' as the foremost orchestral achievement of the 20th century, and The New York Times proclaimed the significance of the work to be 'to the 20th cent... (more...)

Regional Orchestra of the Week: Park Avenue Chamber Symphony, NY

The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony brings quality classical symphonic concerts to audiences in New York City, performing music across four centuries--from Bach through Twenty First Century Composers inc... (more...)

Debbie Gibson Composes New Songs for CIRQUE MUSICA

TGC Productions, producer of CIRQUE MUSICA - a concert and visual experience for the entire family -- has announced a new creative collaboration with Debbie Gibson. Ms. Gibson will compose two new ori... (more...)

Cleveland Orchestra Announces Neighborhood Residency in Gordon Square Arts District, 5/11-17

The Cleveland Orchestra presents its inaugural neighborhood residency in Northeast Ohio from May 11 through 17, 2013, in Cleveland's Gordon Square Arts District. During this first residency, the Orche... (more...)

Fall Festival, THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN, Benjamin Britten and More Set for Cleveland Orchestra's 2013-14 Season

The Cleveland Orchestra has announced its 2013-14 season. Music Director Franz Welser-Most will introduce a Fall Festival, pairing symphonies by Beethoven and Shostakovich, and an all-Brahms weekend w... (more...)

All-Tchaikovsky Gala Opening, SALOME and More to Highlight Philadelphia Orchestra's 2013-14 Season

Philadelphia Orchestra Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin and President and CEO Allison Vulgamore today announce the 2013-14 season of The Philadelphia Orchestra. (more...)

Nielsen Symphony Cycle, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Pixar in Concert and More Highlight Utah Symphony's 2013-14 Season

Music Director Thierry Fischer, Principal Pops Conductor Jerry Steichen and Associate Conductor Vladimir Kulenovic today announced the Utah Symphony's complete 2013-2014 season, in which Fischer will ... (more...)

Pacific Symphony to Present RITE OF SPRING TURNS 100, 6/6-8

Aaron Copland once characterized "The Rite of Spring" as the foremost orchestral achievement of the 20th century, and The New York Times proclaimed the significance of the work to be "to the 20th cent... (more...)

Hollywood Bowl Announces Classical Musical Lineup

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association today announced the Hollywood Bowl summer 2013 subscription series and single events for its 92nd season at the historic venue. The Hollywood Bowl is one of th... (more...)

Pacific Symphony Rings in 2013 with Beethoven's Violin Concerto and More, Now thru 1/12

Skyscraping grandeur, sheer beauty and energy to match the excitement of the New Year-Pacific Symphony rings in 2013 with a concert featuring two timeless masterpieces: Beethoven's Violin Concerto and... (more...)

Vassily Sinaisky Leads the LA Phil in Holst's The Planets, Now thru 1/12

Internationally-acclaimed conductor Vassily Sinaisky returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall to lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic in three evening performances, tonight through Saturday, January 10 - 12, ... (more...)

Ann Hampton Calloway Sings with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra for HOLIDAY POPS on 12/15 & 16

Ann Hampton Callaway joins the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra for the NJSO's first pops program of the season-"Holidays with the NJSO"-tonight, December 15 in Newark and December 16 in New Brunswick. (more...)

Pacific Symphony Rings in 2013 with Beethoven's Violin Concerto and More, 1/10-12

Skyscraping grandeur, sheer beauty and energy to match the excitement of the New Year-Pacific Symphony rings in 2013 with a concert featuring two timeless masterpieces: Beethoven's Violin Concerto and... (more...)

Hosokawa's MATSUKAZE, Old Vic & Handspring Puppet Company's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Verdi's MESSA DE REQUIEM and More Set for Spoleto Festival USA 2013, 5/24-6/9

Festival General Director Nigel Redden today announced the 2013 artistic lineup for Spoleto Festival USA, which showcases nationally and internationally acclaimed artists in a celebration of opera, th... (more...)

Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra Performs Fall 'Animal Kingdom' Concert Tonight

The breathtaking talent of some of Southern California's most proficient young musicians lures audiences with two concerts of classical favorites to kick off Pacific Symphony Youth Ensembles' (PSYE) 2... (more...)

Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra Performs Fall 'Animal Kingdom' Concert, 11/17

The breathtaking talent of some of Southern California's most proficient young musicians lures audiences with two concerts of classical favorites to kick off Pacific Symphony Youth Ensembles' (PSYE) 2... (more...)

The Cleveland Orchestra Kicks Off 2012-13 Family Concerts and PNC Musical Rainbows Series, 10/28

The Cleveland Orchestra announces its 2012-13 Family Concert Series, for children ages 7 and older, and PNC Musical Rainbow Series, for children ages 3 to 6. Both concert series are designed to introd... (more...)

Hanover Symphony Orchestra Presents MUSICAL EVOLUTION OF FRIGHT Concert Today, 10/28

Hanover Symphony Orchestra opens its 18th Concert Season of making "Beautiful Music Together", with "The Musical Evolution of Fright: From the Baroque to the 20th Century" under the direction of the v... (more...)

Cleveland Orchestra Performs Russian Concerts, Now thru 10/20

Pinchas Steinberg conducts The Cleveland Orchestra in Severance Hall concerts featuring music by three Russian masters. The main work on the program is Sergei Prokofiev's symphonic cantata drawn from... (more...)

Hanover Symphony Orchestra Presents MUSICAL EVOLUTION OF FRIGHT Concert, 10/28

Hanover Symphony Orchestra opens its 18th Concert Season of making "Beautiful Music Together", with "The Musical Evolution of Fright: From the Baroque to the 20th Century" under the direction of the v... (more...)

The Cleveland Orchestra Announces 2012-13 Family Concerts and PNC Musical Rainbows Series

The Cleveland Orchestra announces its 2012-13 Family Concert Series, for children ages 7 and older, and PNC Musical Rainbow Series, for children ages 3 to 6. Both concert series are designed to introd... (more...)

Daniil Trifonov Makes NY Philharmonic Debut Performing Prokofiev, Now thru 10/2

Music Director Alan Gilbert, The Yoko Nagae Ceschina Chair, will conduct the New York Philharmonic in an all-Russian program featuring Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3 with Russian pianist Daniil Trif... (more...)

Kent Nagano to Stay at Helm of Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal until 2016

In the wake of a memorable season that witnessed the inauguration of Maison symphonique, the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal announces the extension of the contract of its music director, Maestro Ke... (more...)

Pianist Jeffrey Siegel Returns to Three Stages in Folsom Tonight, 8/24

On the heels of his well-received series of lecture performances last season, tonight's August 24 Keyboard Conversation with distinguished pianist Jeffrey Siegel promises an exciting exploration of so... (more...)

Daniil Trifonov to Make NY Philharmonic Debut Performing Prokofiev, 9/28-10/2

Music Director Alan Gilbert, The Yoko Nagae Ceschina Chair, will conduct the New York Philharmonic in an all-Russian program featuring Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3 with Russian pianist Daniil Trif... (more...)