Classical

Mar. 8, 2026

Mäkelä Conducts Symphonie fantastique

Zell Music Director Designate returns to Symphony Center with Berlioz works

Mar. 7, 2026

Aaron Copland Reflects on Music in 1961 WFMT Interview

Legendary composer discusses his life and work in classic radio conversation

Mar. 7, 2026

Andris Nelsons out as Boston Symphony music director in 2027

The orchestra's board of trustees cites a lack of alignment on future vision as the reason for not renewing his contract.

Mar. 7, 2026

WFMT Hosts Conversation with Bach in the City Music Director

Richard Webster discusses the new early music organization's upcoming vocal works program.

Mar. 6, 2026

Tabernacle Choir Joins 'America's Soundtrack' for US 250th Anniversary

The choir's inclusion in the commemorative music project reflects evolving trends in how Americans engage with patriotism and national identity.

Mar. 6, 2026

Acclaimed Composers Featured in New York Philharmonic Program

Prokofiev, Koussevitzky, and Shostakovich works highlighted in classical music showcase

Mar. 5, 2026

State College of Florida Music Presents Spring 2026 Closing Performances

Concerts feature orchestral, choral, jazz and more from SCF music students and ensembles

Mar. 3, 2026

Grammy-Nominated Cellist Malik Johnson to Perform at Milwaukee's Var Gallery

Johnson's original music blends classical cello with modern rhythm and unapologetically Black sound.

Mar. 3, 2026

Music in the Mountains Announces 2026 Season, Opening with Virtuoso Ray Ushikubo

The classical music series kicks off March 1 with a recital by the acclaimed pianist and violinist.

Mar. 3, 2026

Young Musicians Shine at Harris Music Contest Concert

Free public concert to feature top performers from regional competition

Mar. 3, 2026

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire to Host Elgar International Festival of Brass

Brass Band Willebroek, Flowers, Foden's and David Childs headline the musical attractions for a day of world-class brass band performances.

Mar. 3, 2026

Third Coast Percussion Presents Eclectic Program with Nova Linea Musica

The acclaimed percussion quartet performs new works and classics at the Merit School of Music

Mar. 3, 2026

Choose Your Groupmuse Night Out in San Francisco

Two classical music events happening on the same night in different parts of the city

Mar. 3, 2026

Spring Choir Concert to Explore Fire Theme

Concert Choir and Talmadge Singers to perform music about fire

Mar. 2, 2026

Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Choir Perform Bartok's "The Miraculous Mandarin"

Gustavo Gimeno conducts the orchestra in a powerful rendition of the 1926 pantomime score.

Feb. 28, 2026

Australian Chamber Orchestra Acquires Rare 416-Year-Old Viola

The orchestra's principal violist spent 5 years searching for the historic instrument made by renowned Italian luthier Giovanni Paoli Maggini.

Feb. 27, 2026

Arts Renaissance Tremont Celebrates 50 Years of Classical Music Mentorship

Cleveland's classical music scene offers a diverse lineup of concerts this weekend, including a special anniversary event.

Feb. 27, 2026

San Diego Music Group Quartets Perform Haydn and Mendelssohn

Acclaimed performers from the San Diego Symphony Orchestra co-found concert series in Encinitas

Feb. 27, 2026

Principia College Hosts Concert Featuring Wind Quintet

Confluence Quintet to perform 'Sparkling Gems for Wind Quintet' in James K. Schmidt Gallery

Feb. 26, 2026

Acclaimed Musicians Arsenyan and Hare Release New Digital Single 'Stratum'

The moving work for bass and piano explores themes of fatherhood and Armenian musical traditions.