CLASSICAL MUSIC MUSIC COVERAGE

Kansas to Celebrate Their 40-Year Career with the Columbus Symphony, 7/6

In 2013, Kansas celebrates the 40th birthday of its career which has produced eight Gold albums, three sextuple Platinum albums, one platinum live album, and a million-selling Gold single, "Dust in th... (more...)

Julio Botti to Host Release Party to Celebrate TANGO NOSTALGIAS, 6/19

Julio Botti's ZOHO Music debut, TANGO NOSTALGIAS, introduces a fresh new voice to the nuevo tango movement pioneered decades ago by Astor Piazzolla and Pablo Ziegler, Piazzolla's longtime pianist and ... (more...)

Rottun Recordings Releases 'Tomahawk' EP by Specimen A

Specimen A—brothers Phil and Mo Jones—have today released the 2-song Tomahawk EP on ROTTUN RECORDINGS—Excision's monster, independent label. (more...)

PBS to Air SARAH BRIGHTMAN: DREAMCATCHER IN CONCERT, 8/3

Inspired by the wonderment and beauty of space, Dreamchaser is a reflection of Brightman's lifelong dream to travel into space. SARAH BRIGHTMAN: DREAMCHASER IN CONCERT is part of special programming p... (more...)

VIDEO: Sarah Brightman's 'One Day Like This' from New Album DREAMCHASER

Below, check out Sarah Brightman's music video for 'One Day Like This', from her new album 'Dreamchaser'. (more...)

Specimin A's Latest EP TOMAHAWK Now Available

Specimen A—brothers Phil and Mo Jones—have today released the 2-song Tomahawk EP on ROTTUN RECORDINGS—Excision's monster, independent label. On the Tomahawk EP, the duo reemerges with a headfirst dive... (more...)

Jane Monheit, VOICES OF BROADWAY, Dar Williams and More Set for Usdan Center's 2013 Festival Concerts

Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts, the nationally renowned not-for-profit day camp, whose alumni include such artists as Natalie Portman, Mariah Carey, Jane Monheit and members of majo... (more...)

Michael Weyandt & Thomas Muraco Set for ASPS' First Summer of Song Series, 6/20

ASPS (Art Song Preservation Society), will present a concert in conjunction with their first annual Summer of Song Series led by Baritone, Michael Weyandt, and International Piano Collaborator, Thomas... (more...)

Harry Connick Jr., Doobie Brothers Among Wolf Trap's Upcoming Line-Up

The Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts has announced a new summer lineup of shows. (more...)

Pablo Ziegler's TANGO CONEXION to Return to Birdland, 7/30-8/3

Pablo Ziegler, the Argentinian, Latin Grammy Award winning Tango/Jazz legend returns to Birdland with an exciting ensemble, July 30 - August 3. (more...)

Aaron Tveit, Samantha Barks, Stephanie J. Block & More Set for THE RECORDING ACADEMY HONORS 2013, 6/25

This gala will support the Chapter's ongoing advocacy, education and professional development programs. (more...)

Bear McCreary Featured on Soundtrack for Syfy's DEFIANCE, Out 6/17

Sparks & Shadows, a new boutique record label founded by composer Bear McCreary, announces the release of the Defiance Original Television Soundtrack. (more...)

The Three Ellas to Perform 6/24 at City Winery to Benefit Merit School of Music

City Winery Chicago, one of the city's newest music venues and philanthropic supporter of music education, will host and sponsor a special concert to benefit its West Loop neighbor, Merit School of Mu... (more...)

Wild Ones to Release Debut Album on Party Damage Records

Dream-pop outfit Wild Ones, one of the most talked-about acts in their native Portland, OR, have completed their debut album Keep It Safe after over a year of intense recording and mixing sessions. (more...)

Martha Davis and The Motels to Play bergenPAC's 'Awesome 80's Tour,' 7/2

The Bergen Performing Arts Center, proudly invites and welcomes all to its show, Awesome 80's, taking place on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 8:00PM. It is going to be an incredible show led by the charisma... (more...)

Oana Catalina Chitu Re-imaginines the Diva on New Album DIVINE, 6/11

Some artists evoke the past, not simply to engage in nostalgia or vintage exoticism, but to engage with great creativity and find new ways to explore neglected forms. Oana Catalina Chitu, a singer bor... (more...)

Miki Purnell Celebrates Debut Release with Live Performance at Carlsbad City Library, 6/23

Miki Purnell recently made her notable recording debut with Swingin' To The Sea. Musically, the CD is full of joy, high musicianship, versatility, infectious enthusiasm, and memorable singing. But whe... (more...)

Joy Kills Sorrow to Appear on Prairie Home Companion, 6/29; WIDE AWAKE EP Out Now

The new EP Wide Awake from acclaimed string band Joy Kills Sorrow is out now. In addition to their U.S. tour, the band are set to perform on Prairie Home Companion June 29, 2013. (more...)

MONKEY: JOURNEY TO THE WEST to Kick Off Lincoln Center Festival, 7/6; Music Lineup Announced!

Lincoln Center Festival, which runs from July 6 through 28, 2013 will unfold in six venues on and off the Lincoln Center campus. Music figures prominently in the 2013 Festival with international produ... (more...)

String Chamber Group Sybarite5 to Play SubCulture, 6/8

String Chamber Group Sybarite5 will showcase their mastery violin, cello, viola and bass playing, with rearrangements of songs by the likes of Radiohead and Led Zeppelin, at SubCulture on Saturday Jun... (more...)

Emblem3 Performs on GMA Today; to Present at 2013 Teen Choice Awards, 8/11

X Factor breakout band Emblem3 is confirmed for a number of high profile TV appearances in the coming months. The band is set to perform hit single 'Chloe (You're The One I Want)' on ABC's annual Good... (more...)

Stevie Wonder, Carly Rae Jepsen & More Set for FESTIVAL D'ETE DE QUEBEC, 7/4-14

The 46th edition of Festival d'ete de Quebec, Canada's largest outdoor music event, will take place in the historic and breathtaking Quebec City from July 4 to 14, 2013. Presenting more than 1,000 art... (more...)

Darcy James Argue's Secret Society to Play NYC Show at (Le) Poisson Rouge, 6/20

Brooklyn-based composer-bandleader Darcy James Argue and his innovative 18-piece big band Secret Society have just announced they will celebrate the release of their widely praised sophomore album Bro... (more...)

Alexander Kariotis is the Newest Rock-Opera Artist

When people think of great rock voices, Steve Perry from Journey and Freddie Mercury from Queen are some of the first names that come to mind. (more...)

Philip Lawrence Unveils Debut Solo Album 'Letters I Never Sent'

'Letters I Never Sent' marks an extraordinary solo debut for Lawrence best known as one-third of The Smeezingtons, the award-winning songwriting/production team also comprising Ari Levine and the one ... (more...)