There’s nothing like ringing in the holiday week with the essentials—great food, lots of time with the ones you love, and of course, classical music concerts. Luckily, New York doesn’t plan to disappoint with the Thanksgiving week classical music concerts we’re all looking for. New Yorkers, we’ve laid out the top classical music concerts happening this week—the rest, well, that’s up to you! 

What do we love more than a holiday week? All of the extra days off. Why? Because that’s even more free time to attend the classical music concerts in Philly you’ve been dying to experience. Take advantage of this holiday week and pack your schedule with the best-of-the-best classical music concerts in Philadelphia! 

There’s nothing quite like a holiday week filled with all your favorite things—and of course, the top of that favorite things list is certainly your fave classical music concerts. Boston, you’re in luck—there are plenty of classical music concerts happening this week in Bean Town, and we’ve laid them all out right here for your convenience. The only thing left to do? Choose which you’ll attend! 

Tenor Brian Jagde Talks Food, Shops, and His Favorite Spots in San Francisco

As classical music enthusiasts, it’s no secret that we love to love our favorite artists in the classical music realm. But lately, we’ve been throwing an important question around—what do our favorite artists love to love? 

CMS Miami is Announced to Kick Off in January 2020

Grammy-Award-nominated violinist Philippe Quint Welcomed to Columbia Artists Roster

The Third and Final Volume Marks the Completion of the Saint-Saëns Recording Series 

The Sebastians’ Shout for Joy program Will Explore the Intersection of German and Italian Styles of the Baroque Era

Grammy-Award-Winning Guitarist Jason Vieaux Presented by U.S. Classical Guitar’s Los Angeles International Guitar Series

New Yorkers, we’ve got good news—your classical music roundup is here. Whether you fancy a soloist performance, a dissected view of an orchestra’s individual ensembles, or a powerful operatic performance, there’s something perfect for you happening this week in the Big Apple. 

We know your week in Philadelphia isn’t complete without a lineup of the best classical concerts—luckily, we’ve taken care of that for you. (You can thank us later!) Now, the hardest part is up to you and yours—picking which classical concert to attend this week in Philly! 

We all need something to get us through the workweek, right? Well, Boston, we’ve got good news. We know exactly what you’re searching for—the best classical music concerts in your area happening this week! We’ve compiled a list of the must-attend-happenings in the Bostonian classical music scene this week. Now you just have to choose which to attend (why not all of them?)

For the first time, The Cleveland Orchestra will embark on a 10-concert international tour that includes a visit to the United Arab Emirates. The orchestra recently announced a slew of international concerts as part of a tour spanning the globe that will include locations like Paris, Abud Dhabi, and Linz. 

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.