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Acclaimed Soprano and Pianist Perform Florence Price Works

Karen Slack and Michelle Cann to highlight overlooked composer in Atlanta recital.

Colorado Symphony Wows Audiences on Sold-Out New York Tour

Orchestra Performs at Iconic Venues, Collaborates with Renowned Artists

Skagit Valley College Stages 'Oklahoma!' Production

The classic musical will run for two weeks in February and March at McIntyre Hall.

USC Students Showcase Rodgers & Hammerstein Classics in 'Some Enchanted Evening' Musical Review

The show features beloved tunes from 'The Sound of Music,' 'Carousel,' 'Oklahoma,' and more.

Helmuth Rilling, Oregon Bach Festival Co-Founder, Dies at 92

Rilling helped establish the renowned classical music festival in Eugene, Oregon.

Conductor Improvises Live Composition With SF Orchestra

Jacob Collier took over conducting duties to create an impromptu performance.

Wichita Symphony Orchestra to Perform 'The Firebird' in March

The concert is part of the orchestra's 2025-26 season and will take place at the Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center.

Traverse City Philharmonic Faces Challenges Amid Progress

Longtime symphony director reflects on the paradox of the orchestra's growth and struggles.

Composer Explores Whether AI Can Understand Love

Corey Dargel's chatbot-inspired piece 'true love not pretend' premieres at Present Music's 'Avant Garden of Love' concert.

No Exit, The Cleveland Orchestra and More Classical Music This Weekend

A roundup of classical music performances happening in the Cleveland area this weekend.

Shakespeare Festival Brings "Macbeth" to Royal Palm Beach

The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival partners with the Village of Royal Palm Beach for a four-day performance at Veterans Park Amphitheater.

Teodor Currentzis Brings Wagner's 'Ring' to Life Without Words in Seville

Conductor's innovative orchestral interpretation captivates audiences with its theatricality and sonic nuance.

ETSU Cellist to Perform Faculty Recital

Dr. Ignacy Gaydamovich to showcase the cello's range in a free public performance.

FSU Philharmonia to Debut Brazilian Composer's New Work

The concert marks the beginning of guest composer Arthur Barbosa's residency, a project initiated by Guilherme Leal Rodrigues, a doctoral candidate.

Missouri S&T Winter Band Concert Offers Global Musical Journey

The university's arts, languages, and philosophy department will present a diverse program of music inspired by cultures around the world.

Classical Duo to Perform in Ketchikan

Natasha Paremski and Piers Lane discuss their musical journeys ahead of Wednesday concert.

Philadelphia Orchestra Embraces Diversity in Classical Music

Concertmaster David Kim's Tchaikovsky performance and the orchestra's bold programming point to a changing classical landscape.

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