The International Chopin Competition is Embracing Technology Advances That Will Allow for Larger Listener Zones, Bringing the Contest to The U.S., Asia, Europe, and More.

 On Thursday, December 19, 2019, the Oratorio Society of New York will take the stage at Carnegie Hall to perform its historic, annual interpretation of Handel’s Messiah. In its 146th year of this annual tradition, this organization is legendary for its choral performance, a Christmastime-ritual that has become standard for over a century. 

The Cleveland Orchestra is scheduled to perform at the Blossom Music Festival Movie Concert performing the live score of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets side-by-side as the movie plats in high-definition on large screens for the festival. 

Jewish-American violinist Ilana Zaks’ debut album insightfully explores the dynamics between contrasting ideals: dreams versus reality, hardness versus softness, destruction versus beauty.

The stellar and stunning life and career of Jessye Norman will be celebrated in late November of 2019 by The Metropolitan Opera House. The event, a special tribute paying homage to the opera star who died in September, will be open the public and invited guests.

After stepping onto the stage for his debut concert at just 8 years old, one thing was exceptionally clear for Alexander Sitkovestky (and to all those who heard him)—he was born to play the violin. 

Philly—you’ve got quite a week of classical music ahead of you. From immersive, orchestral learning experiences to unique quartet performances, check out a few of our selections this week for classical music concerts in your area. 

New York, rejoice—your classical music concert lineup is in for the week. The good news? This week is packed with classical music concerts that you won’t want to miss! The bad news? If you can’t spend every night attending a classical music concert (which, we totally encourage, by the way) you’ll have to choose among them! 

Presented by The Pittsburgh Jewish Music Festival (PJMF), clarinetist David Krakauer was featured in the concert "In the Footsteps of the Zimro Ensemble" marking the centenary of the virtuoso Zimro Ensemble’s landmark 1919 concert at Carnegie Hall. There, music inspired by Jewish tradition was premiered and projected onto the classical concert stage.

The Top Carnegie Hall Performers You Can’t Miss on the Carnegie Hall Schedule This Season 

German Violinist Carolin Widmann Performs in New York Debut with Orpheus Chamber Orchestra as Presented by 92Y

The Neave Trio Will Be Presented in Recital as Alumni Artists By Longy School of Music of Bard College on Friday, November 22, 2019, at Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall 

The Boston Modern Orchestra Project Will Present Klezmer Madness On November 23, 2019, in NEC’s Jordan Hall in Boston

Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Will Play Two Back-to-Back Concerts at Carnegie Hall on November 15 and November 16, 2019

Leif Ove Andsnes Will Perform Grieg’s Piano Concerto with the Boston Symphony November 14-18, 2019,  and Mozart with San Francisco Symphony November 22-24, 2019

Residents of Philadelphia, you’ve got a reason to rejoice—there’s an entire week absolutely full of classical music concerts coming your way. That makes the reality of Monday just a little bit easier, doesn’t it? The tough part? Choosing which classical music concerts to attend! 

IT’S MONDAY, SO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS—IT’S TIME TO PLAN YOUR WEEK. WELL, YOUR WEEK IN CLASSICAL MUSIC, ANYWAY. WE’VE COMPILED A LIST OF THE MUST-SEE CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERTS IN NYC THIS WEEK—NOW ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS CHOOSE AMONG THEM. 

With a fresh new week upon us, there’s just one question waiting to be asked—which classical music concerts are happening in Boston this week? Bostonians, we’ve got the answer. We’ve compiled a list of the must-attend classical concerts this week. All you have to do now is choose! 

Bielawa and Oring Team Up to Create Mauer Broadcast, A Series of Choral Performances in Berlin, Germany Hosted by Kulturprojekte Berlin