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2025 Herb Alpert Award In The Arts Winners Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025 will mark the 31st anniversary of the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA) given to ten risk-taking, mid-career artists - experimenters - who are challenging and transforming art, their respective disciplines, and society.

Christopher James Lees Extends Contract As Resident Conductor of Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2025

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra has announced that Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees has extended his contract through the  end of the 2028–29 season.

Composer & Violinist Austin Wulliman Releases New Album, Escape Rites, In May
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

On Friday, May 9, 2025, violinist, composer, and educator Austin Wulliman will release his second album of original music, Escape Rites, performed alongside his fellow musicians of the JACK Quartet on Sono Luminus.

Sarah Cahill and Regina Myers to Release World Premiere Recording of UP
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2025

Bay Area-based pianists Sarah Cahill and Regina Myers have recorded composer D. Riley Nicholson’s UP for two pianos, a work that they commissioned in 2020. The new recording of the 30-minute piece will be released digitally on April 25, 2025.

Sō Percussion Will Give 'Found Sounds' Talk at the Princeton Public Library
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

Members of the award-winning ensemble Sō Percussion will give a talk on “Found Sounds”, a presentation of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) Soundtracks Series at the Princeton Public Library.

Grammy Winner Sō Percussion to Perform with Princeton Symphony Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

Fresh from their 2025 GRAMMY win for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance, Sō Percussion will appear with Princeton Symphony Orchestra at concerts in March. Learn more and see how to attend.

Sarah Cahill Honors International Women's Day At The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Pianist Sarah Cahill will mark International Women's Day on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 2-8pm with a six-hour marathon performance of music from her ongoing project The Future is Female presented by MetLiveArts at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (1000 Fifth Avenue), in the European Paintings 1250-1800 Gallery 609.

Sarah Cahill Honors International Women's Day With THE FUTURE IS FEMALE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025

Pianist Sarah Cahill will mark International Women's Day on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 2-8pm with a six-hour marathon performance of music from her ongoing project The Future is Female.

String Quartet ETHEL And Bassist Ron Carter to Present REFLECTIONS ON MONK AND BACH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

The string quartet ETHEL and legendary bassist Ron Carter will join forces for an unforgettable classical-jazz mashup performance at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall this winter. Learn how to purchase tickets.

String Quartet Ethel Releases 'Persist' Album with Flutist Allison Loggins-Hull
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 6, 2024

Acclaimed string quartet ETHEL has released their eighth album Persist, for which the group reconvened with the dynamic flutist Allison Loggins-Hull. Listen to it here.

Review: STRAUSS AND SIBELIUS at the NY Philharmonic
by Peter Danish - Nov 16, 2024

What did our critic think of STRAUSS AND SIBELIUS AT THE NY PHILHARMONIC at Geffen Hall?

Julianne Akins Smith Named New Executive Director Of Cincinnati May Festival, Vocal Arts Ensemble And Cincinnati Boychoir
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

Julianne Akins Smith has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Cincinnati May Festival, Vocal Arts Ensemble, and Cincinnati Boychoir.

Pianist Sarah Cahill Performs THE WOODS SO WILD at Wave Hill
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2024

Pianist Sarah Cahill will perform a nature-inspired concert at Wave Hill's Fall Foliage Fest in November, featuring works that celebrate the beauty of the natural world.

Guillermo Cuellar Ofrece Concierto Con Piano De Juguete En El Foro Internacional De Música Nueva Manuel Enríquez
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024

La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL), a través de la Coordinación Nacional de Música y Ópera, invitan al concierto de Guillermo Cuellar con un piano de juguete, instrumento que no se programaba en el Foro Internacional de Música Nueva Manuel Enríquez (Fimnme) desde la edición 35 y que tendrá lugar el domingo 20 de octubre, a las 18:00 h, en la Sala Manuel M. Ponce del Palacio de Bellas Artes.

Caroline Shaw, Alicia Olatuja & Sō Percussion Will Perform RECTANGLES AND CIRCUMSTANCE at 92NY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2024

The 92nd Street Y, New York will present Caroline Shaw, Alicia Olatuja & Sō Percussion: Rectangles and Circumstance on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 7:30pm on the David Geffen Stage at Kaufmann Concert Hall.

Jonathan Bradley Named Executive Director Of Voices Of Ascension
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

Arts leader Jonathan Bradley has been named Executive Director of Voices of Ascension, the New York City-based professional chorus dedicated to sharing the transformative power of choral music through performances, commissions, and community engagement.

The Philadelphia Orchestra And Ensemble Arts Announces 2024-25 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

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.

The Crossing Unveils 20th Season Featuring Performances at Lincoln Center & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024

The Crossing celebrates its 20th season with performances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Acclaimed String Quartet ETHEL Unveils Fall 2024 Highlights
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 8, 2024

New York City’s ETHEL has announced its upcoming Fall 2024 activities centered around the release of its forthcoming album Persist on Sono Luminus Records (TBR 11.29.24).

ETHEL String Quartet Reveals Fall 2024 Highlights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2024

ETHEL String Quartet revealed its fall 2024 highlights including a New Sounds LIVE concert, a Southwest tour with Robert Mirabal, a Brooklyn Public Library performance, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.