Composer

Born in 2011, Himari has been described as a “once-in-a-generation” talent. She was 13 when she made her debut with the Berlin Philharmonic. Now, it’s your turn to find out what makes her playing so extraordinary. Then, imagine yourself in a Russian art gallery as music dramatically unleashes a collection of paintings in Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.

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Pictures at an Exhibition

Orchestra Hall Minneapolis

CMS’s summer tradition returns for its 11th year. Get the summer’s hottest ticket, featuring favorite chamber music works in the cool atmosphere of Alice Tully Hall. Stay after the performance and get to know the artists in the lobby with a complimentary glass of wine. 

Summer Evenings I 2026

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

This concert program features three distinct evocations of love, laughter and passion. Manuel de Falla’s Three-Cornered Hat, written as ballet music for Serge Diaghilev, follows a lecherous magistrate on his always thwarted quest of the beautiful miller’s wife. Alexander Glazunov’s Violin Concerto in A-Minor combines instrumental virtuosity with deep feelings and lyrical expressions. The violin soloist, Nathan Amaral, received the Sphinx Organization’s 2024 Medal Of Excellence Award. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s orchestral tour-de-force Scheherazade, based on tales from The Thousand and One Nights, is one of the most popular works on the orchestral repertoire for a reason. This performance, featuring Concertmaster Julie Fischer, commemorates her 10th season in the chair.

Scheherazade

Northwestern University

Guest Artist: Evelyn Fuentes, Alto Saxophone & 2025 Youth Concerto Competition Winner

Symphonic Dances

Miller Theater

Mieczysław Weinberg's Sinfonietta No. 1 is a work full of lightness and accessibility. However, behind the optimistic sound lies a disturbing story. Composed in 1948, the piece was created in the midst of Stalin's anti-Semitic campaign. Officially celebrated as "bright and optimistic," it met political expectations without betraying Weinberg's progressive composition style. With hints of Jewish folk music, clever variations, and a touch of Shostakovich, it remains a fascinating balancing act between conformity and artistic freedom. Mozart's Piano Concerto KV 466 appears as a contrast, but in its key of D minor, it is also a work full of dramatic depth. Mozart wrote it during a time of personal upheaval and suffering. In a quasi-reconciliatory manner, the concert concludes with Glazunov's "The Seasons," bringing nature to life in vibrant orchestral colors.

Mozart and Glazunov

Palace of Culture

This is a classic ballet which takes place in the age of Crusades, and it features possibly the last great choreography by Marius Petipa, and beautiful music composed by Alexander Glazunov. At NNTT, this classic masterpiece "Raymonda" was produced anew in October 2004. Asami Maki's intricate choreography and interpretation, modern and brisk staging, and Luisa Spinatelli's effective use of colors, costumes, and devices were all well received and it won the Asahi Performing Arts Award that year. This production was also invited to Japan Festival at the Kennedy Center in February 2008.

Raymonda

New National Theatre

Join us as we close the ASU Wind Bands season with a celebration of our students’ remarkable accomplishments and a heartfelt tribute to our graduating seniors.

ASU Wind Symphony and Maroon and Gold Band: 'Season Finale'

Library of Music

Embrace the joy and renewal of springtime with music inspired by the vitality of this beautiful season. Conductor Geoffrey Gallegos leads the orchestra in a vibrant program featuring Copland’s “Appalachian Spring” and music of Delius, Glazunov, and Schumann that brings the sounds of nature to life.

Spring Awakenings

Livermore Performing Arts Center

Master and student can exchange strange secrets. "Don't be afraid to raise your head if you want attention," Tchaikovsky once said to the worried Taneyev. Did Taneyev, in turn, pass on this advice to the young Rachmaninov? Surely, if we are to believe the outbursts of the First Symphony of the young Sergei, whose career owes much to this rigorous teacher. We rediscover Taneyev through his cantata Saint John of Damascus , a fusion of Bach's style and the folkloric and religious roots of his country. Like a bridge between 19th- and 20th-century Russia.

Rachmaninov, Symphony No. 1 / Stanislav Kochanovsky

Maison de la Radio et de la Musique

The Debut Orchestra consists of young musicians already experienced in ensemble playing who are improving their technique and musicianship. Three annual concerts feature music for chamber orchestra as well as string quartet and other small ensembles. Debut Ensemble concerts feature outstanding local soloists and also provide solo opportunities for members of all PACO ensembles.

Debut

Cubberley Community Center

Valentine’s Day weekend, emotions will run high at Hearts Aflame: a dramatic, intoxicating evening of music that thrills and seduces.

Hearts Aflame

Central Presbyterian Church Denver

Mapleton Arts Center

Glowing cheeks and a flutter in the stomach: At the first Valentine's Day concert at the Tonhalle in 2025, there was so much love in the air that the dome almost bent into a heart. This year, Alpesh Chauhan once again unleashes his full
charm, serving up musical temptations of all kinds together with the Düsseldorf Symphony Orchestra.

Valentine's Day Concert

Tonhalle Düsseldorf

Whether Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, or Romeo and Juliet – many of the most beautiful and well-known melodies were written for ballet. The grace and elegance of the dancers inspired the composers to achieve peak creative achievements – time to devote a detailed attention to the resulting music. This evening, it's not just the bows that dance on the strings; some animals are also said to be doing a few pirouettes...

Pirouettes and pliés

Prinzregententheater

This unparalleled concert event starts with Spanish Dance No. 1 by de Falla from his opera, La vida breve or "Life is Short". The opera tells the story of Salud, a gypsy girl who is passionately in love with a wealthy man named Paco. He is engaged to be married to someone else and has kept this secret from her. Once the truth is known, Salud and her uncle crash the wedding party and confront the man and his new bride. Paco rejects Salud and in grand opera fashion, she dies of broken heart and collapses at his feet. We promise, the Spanish Dance No. 1 his a happy rollicking  event that will absolutely please your ears.

The Brilliance of Rachel Barton Pine

Newport Performing Arts Center

A sparkling tradition to welcome the new year: the Residentie Orkest's New Year's Concert. This edition is all about colour, virtuosity and French flair. Under the baton of the charismatic Mei-Ann Chen, a conductor known for her sheer passion, you'll experience an evening where festive traditions and glorious music come together. Join us in raising a glass to a wonderful new year! 

New Year's Concert 

Amare

Glazunov’s Violin Concerto is one of the best-kept secrets of the romantic repertoire, a score whose sensuous, rhapsodic solo line weaves sweetness and melancholia. The sensational prodigy Paloma So plays it here but for the rest of this concert, prepare to party like its 1899 as the Oxford Philharmonic masquerades as its Vienna counterpart to bring in the New Year with the stirring marches, pointed polkas and elegant waltzes of Austrian tradition. Marios Papadopoulos takes charge of music bounding with joie de vivre that’s also all about detail and style. There’s no better way to drive away the January blues than be swept away by some of the most embracing music ever written.

A Viennese New Year

Oxford Town Hall

[Maestro] A white and thrilling Christmas, that's what OPRL and Adèle Molle offer you to close the year 2025. The story takes place in a Ukrainian village during Christmas night. We follow Vakoula, a young blacksmith in love with Oksana, a beautiful but capricious young girl. To seduce her, he must accomplish a real feat: bring Oksana the Tsarina's shoes. With the help of the devil, whom he manages to capture and force into obedience, Vakoula travels to the imperial court to seize his booty...

A Christmas in the snow

Philharmonic Hall of Liege

For its Christmas concert, the OPRL, under the direction of Austrian conductor Christoph Campestrini, explores some major works by composers inspired by the melancholic beauty of winter. In his Seasons , Glazunov delicately evokes the winter season, with its frost, ice, hail, and of course, snow! Taken from an opera about the life of Ukrainian villagers, Rimsky-Korsakov's Christmas Eve suite is adorned with Slavic colors and irresistible picturesque dances. Finally, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 1 captures the beauty and intense emotion of a dreamlike journey to the heart of winter and its misty lands.

Christmas Concert: Tchaikovsky, Winter Dreams

Click HERE to register via Eventbrite. *Please note this ticket doesn’t guarantee late entry as our concerts are open seating, which is first-come, first-served. We strongly recommend guests arrive early. Doors open at 6:00 pm.

Scenes from Life: Joy

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music. Kayleigh Kim is a student of Paul Kantor. 

Kayleigh Kim, Violin

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

UC Berkeley Philharmonia Orchestra

UC Berkeley Department of Music

Explore the energy and svelte sounds of the saxophone, the adventurous youngest child of the orchestral whānau.

Christchurch Town Hall

Michael Fowler Centre

The Manassas Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro James Villani, proudly launches its 33rd season with the return of renowned American pianist Thomas Pandolfi.

Last dazzling MSO audiences with Liszt in 2022, Pandolfi returns to the stage to perform Rachmaninoff’s iconic Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor. Celebrated by The Washington Post as “a master of both the grand gesture and the sensual line” and lauded by D.C. Metro Arts for his “exhilarating… rare mix of technical accuracy and cool confidence,” Pandolfi promises an evening of unparalleled artistry.

The program includes Alexander Glazunov’s enchanting Autumn from The Seasons and Amy Beach’s trailblazing Gaelic Symphony in E Minor, a cornerstone of American classical music.

Romantic Impressions

Hylton Performing Arts Center

Russian pictures

CongressCentrum Pforzheim CCP

A string quintet with two cellos? Schubert! A string octet? Mendelssohn! A piano quintet with four winds? Beethoven or Mozart? Yet there is no standard this time: The chamber music season opens with three works of Russian Romanticism, and they show us that Russia is culturally a part of Europe in spite of the current regime's imperialism.

Ever­y­thing But Stan­dard

Nuremberg State Theater

Rosa Donata Milton, Deputy First Concertmaster of the Jena Philharmonic, and pianist Tatiana Kachko unfold a colorful program of Spanish music full of rhythm, elegance, and virtuoso refinement. Works by Pablo de Sarasate, Isaac Albéniz, Enrique Granados, Manuel de Falla, and others paint a vibrant panorama of musical styles ranging from salon pieces to character dances. 

Chamber Concert № 1 »Viva la Vida!«

Town Hall Hall

Music among Friends

Marktkirche Blankenese

Klosterkirche

Join us for the Grand Final of BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Classical Musician 2025 and prepare to be inspired as three of Scotland’s most talented young instrumentalists perform alongside the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra with conductor Andrew Gourlay!

BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Classical Musician 2025 – Grand Final

City Halls

Sheffield Symphony Orchestra Concert 5

All Saints Church Ecclesall

Stanton Welch’s opulent adaptation of Raymonda, inspired by the classic Marius Petipa, finds the lovely young Raymonda and her sisters destined to be betrothed to dukes from various countries, yet her heart already belongs to another.  An evil plot by the queen’s trusted advisor may change the destiny of Raymonda and her one true love. Revel in Alexander Glazunov’s glorious and sensuous score alongside lavish set and costumes by acclaimed Italian designer Roberta Guidi di Bagno, whose long-standing partnership with Stanton Welch resulted in the breathtaking production Romeo and Juliet. Raymonda is sure to become a treasured classic amongst Houston Ballet’s illustrious repertoire. 

Wortham Theater Center

Discover enchanting new sides of Tchaikovsky through music from his sublime ballet, Sleeping Beauty, and Francesca da Rimini, a symphonic poem inspired by a love triangle in Dante’s Inferno. BSO concertmaster Jonathan Carney performs Glazunov’s Violin Concerto, bringing to light a free-flowing virtuosic showcase that emerged from the peak of Romantic grandeur in Imperial Russia. Conductor Xian Zhang continues to advocate for Chinese American composers, beginning the program with an evocative work by the prolific Chen Yi.

Zhang Conducts Tchaikovsky

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

The Music Center at Strathmore

### Event Description: BSO: Zhang Conducts Tchaikovsky

**Event Title:** BSO: Zhang Conducts Tchaikovsky

**Date and Time:** Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 8:00 PM

**Location:** The Music Center at Strathmore

**Event Overview:**
Join the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening as conductor Xian Zhang leads a captivating program featuring the works of Tchaikovsky, Glazunov, and Chen Yi. This concert promises to reveal new dimensions of Tchaikovsky's genius through selections from his ballet "Sleeping Beauty" and the symphonic poem "Francesca da Rimini," inspired by Dante’s Inferno.

**Program Highlights:**
- **CHEN YI:** Landscape Impression
- **GLAZUNOV:** Violin Concerto, performed by BSO concertmaster Jonathan Carney
- **TCHAIKOVSKY:** Suite from "Sleeping Beauty"
- **TCHAIKOVSKY:** Francesca da Rimini

**Featured Artists:**
- **Conductor:** Xian Zhang
- **Violinist:** Jonathan Carney

**Additional Information:**
- This event is not presented by Strathmore.
- Strathmore is Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR accredited.

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Discover the sublime beauty and emotional depth of Tchaikovsky's music, brought to life by the exceptional talents of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Xian Zhang. Don't miss this unforgettable musical experience!

Accelerando Strings and Kaiso Steel present their spring concert at the Benito Juarez Community Academy, Auditorium.

Kaiso Steel Orchestra and Accelerando Strings Spring Concert

Benito Juarez Community Academy

Kenari Quartet's sold-out concerts in Tulsa in 2009 were a revelation! Their exhilerating performances shattered assumptions about saxophones and their place in chamber music. Join us to celebrate their return! 

During our Friday concerts, patrons enjoy an up-close musical experience in the vibrant atmosphere of uniquely Tulsa venues. Wine and hors d’oeuvres are available.

Kenari Quartet

LowDown

Tulsa Performing Arts Center

Embark on a musical voyage through Eastern Europe with JoAnn Falletta and the BPO, beginning with Bartók’s The Miraculous Mandarin, a ballet score that pulses with energy and exoticism. Andrea Cicalese, a violinist known for his exquisite lyricism and technical precision, takes center stage with Glazunov’s Violin Concerto, a work that beautifully melds Russian romanticism with virtuosic flair. The program culminates with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 6, a piece that pays homage to the Czech composer’s homeland, its melodies infused with the spirit and rhythms of Czech folk music. This concert is a celebration of the rich musical heritage of Eastern Europe, offering a journey through its vibrant landscapes and deep traditions.

Dvořák Symphony No. 6

Kleinhans Music Hall

Concerto Competitions are an opportunity for students to showcase their abilities and win the opportunity to perform with the SFCM Orchestra conducted by Edwin Outwater.

Violin Concerto Competition Finals

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

The ocean as a force of nature and its reflection of human emotion have inspired composers across the centuries. Debussy’s La Mer (The Sea) forms a magical, ever-changing soundscape that has enchanted audiences for more than a century. Composer-in-residence Josiah Catalan’s ocean-inspired new work—commissioned by the DSO—will transport listeners of today and tomorrow. And cellist extraordinaire Evan Kahn will delight with two wonderful works you won’t often get to hear: Alexander Glazunov’s “Melodies” for cello and orchestra and Erich Korngold’s Cello Concerto.

The Sea in Us

Lesher Center for the Arts

Classical concerts are only for grandmas and grandpas? We have a completely different opinion! We invite you to our moderated concerts for young and old. Malte Arkona will lead you in a gallant and humorous way...

family concert

Gewandhaus

Bunkyo Civic Hall Symphonic Series Vol. 83

Bunkyo Civic Center

Immerse yourself in the transformative power of dance with the Boston Ballet's Winter Experience, a captivating program showcasing the evolution of ballet through a series of world premieres and reimagined classics. This extraordinary event will take place from February 22 to March 3, 2024, offering audiences a unique opportunity to explore the breadth and depth of ballet's beauty and complexity.

The Winter Experience features three remarkable ballets, each promising to enchant and inspire. Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen presents a one-act re-envisioning of Marius Petipa's "Raymonda" as "Raymonda Grand Divertissement." This homage to classical ballet is infused with new choreography and costumes, celebrating the art form's rich heritage while showcasing the technical prowess and expressive capabilities of the Boston Ballet's dancers. The lavish sets, dazzling costumes, and Alexander Glazunov's sumptuous score will transport audiences to a world of exquisite beauty and dramatic storytelling.

Helen Pickett's world premiere of "SISU" draws inspiration from the Finnish concept of inner strength and resilience. This work is a tribute to the courage and tenacity of the ballet community, particularly highlighted during challenging times. Set to the music of Mikael Karlsson, "SISU" is an exploration of change, bravery, vulnerability, and the ephemeral nature of the art of dance.

"Petal," also choreographed by Helen Pickett, offers a sensory feast of motion, light, and music. Dancers navigate the evolution of relationships through sweeping movements and innovative partnering, all set to the vibrant compositions of Philip Glass and Thomas Montgomery Newman. This colorful and dynamic ballet promises to leave audiences feeling fulfilled and hopeful.

The performance calendar for the Winter Experience is as follows:
- Thursday, Feb 22 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, Feb 23 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, Feb 24 at 7:30 pm
- Sunday, Feb 25 at 1:30 pm
- Thursday, Feb 29 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, Mar 1 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, Mar 2 at 1:30 and 7:30 pm
- Sunday, Mar 3 at 1:30 pm

This event is made possible by the generous support of the Commissioners Circle, including founding members Lisa and Tom Blumenthal, and the original development of "Petal" was facilitated by Boston Ballet with funding from the New York Choreographic Institute.

Join us for an unforgettable journey through the evolving landscape of ballet, where tradition meets innovation, and the human spirit's resilience and beauty are celebrated through dance. For tickets and more information, visit the Boston Ballet's official website.

Winter Experience 2025

Boston Ballet School

Indulge in the sheer euphoria of Dvorák’s Symphony No. 8, where a solo flute in the first movement whisks you away to musical visions of the majestic beauty of the natural world.

Dvorák's Symphony No. 8

Salt Palace Convention Center

Chamber Concert: Works by Glazunov, Lang, Žuraj, Fries and Reich

Museum Frieder Burda

Freiburg Concert Hall

Kultur- & Kongresszentrum Liederhalle

Tamara Rojo reclaimed one of ballet’s timeless classics with this adaptation of RAYMONDA" class="css-u850">RAYMONDA" class="css-u850">Raymonda. Set against the backdrop of the 19th-century Crimean War, Rojo expertly draws on the figure of Florence Nightingale to create a Raymonda who redefines the role of women in wartime and society. This lavish adaptation celebrates the best of Petipa’s original work—with its glorious and sensuous score by Alexander Glazunov showcasing the richness of the SF Ballet Orchestra—and updates it with a dramatic new story.

War Memorial Opera House

We’re pleased to welcome Music Director of the Berkeley Symphony Joseph Young in his first appearance as guest conductor with the Kansas City Symphony. An absolute jewel, Alexander Glazunov’s Violin Concerto sparkles with vivacious melodies and romantic appeal. By turns passionate, playful and exuberant, this rhapsodic concerto is an effervescent beauty that goes straight to the heart.

Classical Series Concert #8

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Guest Artists visit SFCM to share their expertise with student musicians.

Masterclass: Sonja Van Beek, violin

Two fifth symphonies from Russia: In 1944, Sergei Prokofiev spent some time in the countryside where he had all the peace and calm he needed in order to compose, while back home in Moscow, people were suffering from hunger and homelessness. What Prokofiev brought to paper is lushly orchestrated, patriotic, and deliberately Russian in its rhythm and melodies. Not to mention a tremendous amount of heroic pathos, in light of the global war against Nazi Germany. In his op. 100, we see the composer as a mature, experienced symphonist, and as grand master of instrumentation. He creates veritable »orchestral paintings« – some lyrical and sumptuous, some dark and warlike.

Awakening

Museum Ludwig

Aufbruch - special concert

Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne: »In the mood for classical music?!«

Who's up for classical music? For the third time, the Philharmonie opens its doors to young people when the Gürzenich Orchestra invites them to »Concert & Kölsch«.

Fancy some classical music?!

Zaryadye Concert Hall

For the first time in 10 years (you could even say 40 seasons!), Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, one of the original odes to nature, returns to Abravanel Hall. From the ethereal awakening of spring to the serene stillness of winter, our musicians, led by Concertmaster and soloist Madeline Adkins, come together to illustrate nature’s ever-changing beauty.

Vivaldi's The Four Seasons

Pre-College Studio Recital: Eric Sung, cello

Join us at De Montfort Hall on Monday, 2nd December 2024, at 7pm for an unforgettable evening as Jess Gillam, celebrated as "Everyone’s favourite saxophonist" by The Times, takes the stage to perform Glazunov's Saxophone Concerto. This concert promises to be a showcase of extraordinary talent, featuring the Philharmonia's Principal Conductor, Santtu-Matias Rouvali, and the remarkable British saxophonist Jess Gillam.

By the tender age of 23, Jess Gillam has already achieved remarkable milestones, including topping the UK Classical Charts, winning a BRIT Award, and making a sensational debut at the BBC Proms. Now, she's set to demonstrate the captivating capabilities of the saxophone in Glazunov’s 1934 concerto, a piece that, much like Gillam herself, has played a pivotal role in elevating the saxophone's status in the classical music realm.

The evening will commence with Santtu-Matias Rouvali conducting Shostakovich's Suite from Moscow, Cheryomushki, a composition by Glazunov’s student that is filled with humor, waltzes, and fiery dances. The concert will conclude with Tchaikovsky’s emotionally charged Symphony No. 6, 'Pathétique', a piece that showcases the composer's mastery and remains a beloved staple in the classical music canon.

Ticket prices range from £21 to £46, with various discounts available, including multi-buy discounts, £11 tickets for those aged 25 or under and students, £28.50 for top price tickets for students, and half-price tickets for recipients of Universal or Pension Credit. Group booking discounts are also available.

The concert's duration is approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including a 20-minute interval. Attendees will have access to free printed programmes at the venue, and digital programme notes will be available a week before the concert.

For those interested in gaining deeper insights into the music, a free Insights Talk will be held at 6pm in the Garden Suite, no ticket required.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness Jess Gillam and the Philharmonia under the baton of Santtu-Matias Rouvali in a performance that promises to be both thrilling and deeply moving. Book your tickets now and experience the magic of classical music at De Montfort Hall, Leicester.

Leicester: Jess Gillam plays Glazunov

De Montfort Hall

By the age of 23, British saxophonist Jess Gillam had topped the UK Classical Charts, won a BRIT Award, and debuted at the BBC Proms. Tonight, the household name shows us exactly what the saxophone can do, in Glazunov’s 1934 concerto. Much like its performer this evening, this piece helped put the instrument on the classical music map.

Philharmonia: Jess Gillam Plays Glazunov

Ebullient saxophonist Jess Gillam joins the Philharmonia Orchestra and their Principal Conductor for an irresistible Sunday matinee.

Santtu & Jess Gillam

Southbank Centre

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday, 1st December 2024, at 3pm, featuring the ebullient saxophonist Jess Gillam and the Philharmonia under the baton of Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali. This irresistible Sunday matinee promises a blend of classical masterpieces and captivating performances.

**Event Highlights:**

- **Date & Time:** Sunday, 1st December 2024, 3pm
- **Venue:** Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
- **Artists:** Santtu-Matias Rouvali (Conductor), Jess Gillam (Saxophone)
- **Programme:**
  - Shostakovich arr. Cornall: Suite from Moscow, Cheryomushki
  - Glazunov: Saxophone Concerto
  - Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet excerpts

Jess Gillam, celebrated for her infectious enthusiasm for music and remarkable achievements including an MBE for services to music, a Classical BRIT award, and her own show on BBC Radio 3, will light up the stage with her performance of Glazunov’s Saxophone Concerto. The programme also features Shostakovich’s satirical operetta Moscow Cheryomushki and selected highlights from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, chosen by Santtu himself.

**Additional Information:**

- **Prices & Discounts:** Tickets range from £15 to £75, with multibuy offers and discounts for under-18s and concessions.
- **Running Time:** 1 hr 50 mins, including an interval
- **Recommended Age:** From 7
- **Programme Notes:** Free printed programmes available at the venue. Digital programme notes will be available a week before the event.
- **Box Office:** Philharmonia Box Office: 0800 652 6717 (Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm)

**Before the Event:**

- **Insights Talk with Jess Gillam**
- **Date & Time:** Sunday, 1st December 2024, 1.30pm, Clore Ballroom
- **Admission:** Free, no ticket required

Meet saxophonist Jess Gillam and delve deeper into the afternoon’s performance at this pre-concert talk. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of live classical music in the heart of London. Priority booking for Friends is now open, with general booking commencing at 10am on Tuesday, 23rd April. Join the Friends to book your tickets now and secure your seat for this captivating concert.

Santtu and Jess Gillam

Royal Festival Hall

Join us at the Bedford Corn Exchange for an unforgettable evening of classical music with the Philharmonia Orchestra, featuring the extraordinary talents of Santtu-Matias Rouvali as conductor and Jess Gillam on saxophone. This special concert, taking place on Saturday, 30th November 2024 at 7:30 pm, promises a lineup of irresistible tunes and captivating performances.

The evening will commence with Shostakovich's suite from his satirical operetta, "Moscow, Cheryomushki," arranged by Cornall, showcasing humor, lilting waltzes, and fiery dances. Following this, Jess Gillam will take the stage to perform Glazunov's Saxophone Concerto, a piece that has significantly contributed to the saxophone's prominence in classical music. Known for her dynamic performances, Gillam's rendition of this 1934 concerto is eagerly anticipated.

After an interval, the concert will conclude with Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6, "Pathétique." This passionate symphony, a masterpiece by the composer, remains one of the most beloved works in the classical music repertoire.

Tickets are priced between £15 and £40, with priority booking available for Friends of the Philharmonia. General booking opens at 10 am on Tuesday, 23rd April. This event is suitable for audiences from the age of 7, and the total running time is approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.

Before the concert, attendees are invited to a free Insights Talk with Jess Gillam at 6:30 pm in the Harpur Suite, offering a deeper understanding of the evening's program.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of live classical music at the Bedford Corn Exchange, located at 13 St Paul’s Square, Bedford, MK40 1SL. For more information and to book your tickets, please contact the Philharmonia Box Office at 0800 652 6717, Monday to Friday, 10 am – 5 pm.

Bedford: Santtu and Jess Gillam

Bedford Corn Exchange

This season, works for horn can be enjoyed in the chamber concert of the hr Symphony Orchestra in Friedberg - all about hr solo horn player Marc Gruber in a recently modified program. He will be able to be heard in a duo with Beethoven and Glazunov and, as planned, in a sonorous and soulful trio with Brahms. Instead of the planned horn concerto by Ethel Smyth and the "Music with Horn" by Vagn Holmboe, Grace Kyung Eun Lee will also present three distinctive duos for violin and piano in the first part of the concert.

Music with Horn

Theater Altes Hallenbad

Violin students of Cho-Liang Lin

Valentin Kovalev is a passionate and ebullient classical saxophonist seeking to elevate the voice of saxophone in classical music. He has won the most prestigious international saxophone competitions, including the MTNA Competition (USA), Manhattan International Competition (USA), Classic Winds Competition (Israel), Andorra SaxFest (Andorra), Anches Simples de Toulouse (France), EkaterinburgSaxFest (Russia) and Golden Sax (Ukraine).  He is also the recipient of significant awards from Foundation pour la Vocation in France, the Rostropovich Foundation in Russia, and the Musical Fund Society in the United States.

Fall Concert featuring Valentin Kovalev, saxophone

Delaware Valley University

A profound unfolding of stillness and rebirth, Henryk Górecki’s third symphony – Symphony of Sorrowful Songs – not only topped the classical charts but cracked the British pop charts in 1992, selling over a million copies and rocketing the Polish composer into global fame. Its fascination has not waned over the last thirty years, with multiple recordings and stagings; the Mahlerian beauty and meditation on motherhood, love and loss still speaks to a huge audience.

Jess Gillam and Symphony of Sorrowful Songs

Studio Theatre

*Prelude Performances and Koret Young Performers Concerts feature young artists from the Chamber Music Institute. Admission is free

Koret Young Performers Concert Ii

Menlo School Campus

Experience the enchanting melodies of Elgar's Enigma Variations at the Miller Outdoor Theatre, presented by the Houston Symphony under the baton of Music Director Juraj Valčuha. This concert promises an evening of virtuosic performances and emotional depth, featuring the talented Annelle K. Gregory. Known for her impeccable intonation, Gregory will also dazzle audiences with Alexander Glazunov’s lush and bittersweet Violin Concerto in A minor, Opus 82.

The highlight of the evening, Elgar's Enigma Variations, stands as a touching tribute to the composer's closest friends and loved ones, showcasing why it remains one of the most beloved pieces in Western classical music. The program also includes the evocative "Floodplain" by E. Reid, adding to the night's exploration of musical landscapes.

This concert is set to take place on July 19, 2024, at 8:30 PM at the iconic Miller Outdoor Theatre, located at 6000 Hermann Park Drive. Admission is free, making it accessible to all who wish to immerse themselves in the beauty of classical music under the stars. While parking is complimentary, it is limited, and attendees are encouraged to consider using METRORail for transportation to and from the event.

This performance is graciously sponsored in part by the City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board, ensuring a night of unforgettable musical experiences. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the Houston Symphony's tribute to friendship and love through the timeless language of music.

Elgar’s Enigma Variations

Miller Outdoor Theatre

Join us for an enchanting evening of violin mastery as Cheryl Tang takes the stage at the Regenstein Master Class Room. This special recital, part of her Bachelor of Music degree requirements, showcases Cheryl's exceptional talent and dedication under the tutelage of Blair Milton. The program features a captivating selection of works, including Alexander Glazunov's Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 82, Robert Schumann's Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 105, and Henryk Wieniawski's Scherzo tarantelle, Op. 16.

This event is scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT, promising an unforgettable experience for music lovers. Held in the Regenstein Master Class Room at the Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University, this venue offers an intimate setting perfect for experiencing the power and emotion of live classical music.

Admission to this event is free, and tickets are not required, making it an accessible opportunity for all to enjoy the beauty of classical music. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring no one misses out on Cheryl's remarkable performance.

Location: Regenstein Master Class Room, Bienen School of Music, 60 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the artistry of Cheryl Tang, a rising star in the world of classical music.

Cheryl Tang, violin

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

History can be unkind to composers. It was Alexander Glazunov’s misfortune to be remembered more as the (allegedly) inebriated conductor who ruined the premier of Rachmaninov’s first Symphony, rather than as a supremely gifted composer in his own right. His mentor Rimsky-Korsakov said of the young Glazunov that his ‘development progressed not by the day, but literally by the hour’. He went on to become a highly influential figure in Russian music with an impressive body of innovative and cosmopolitan orchestral works and a gift for glorious melodies.

Discovering Alexander Glazunov

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

If you’re not familiar with the music of Glazunov, his concert waltzes are a wonderful place to start. This is the sort of music you can imagine a princess whirling round a packed ballroom to, and Glazunov’s Concert Waltz No.2, which we hear today, blushes with rosy-cheeked colour and romance. Glazunov composed it in 1894, a year after his Fourth Symphony. The 1890s marked the transition for Glazunov from national treasure to international success, and many of his most popular works date from this period. Symphony No.4 is "marvellous, noble and expressive" according to Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov who conducted the premiere. And no wonder it was so well received – Glazunov started young when it came to symphonies. He was 16 when he composed his very first, and even at that age, his maturity of expression was staggering.

Glazunov with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

MediaCityUK

The violinists Richard Soldan and Aoi Tomioka both study in the soloist class at the Jutland Music Conservatory. The soloist class is the highest level at the conservatory.

Soloist concert – Richard Soldan and Aoi Tomioka, violins

Musikhuset Aarhus

Up and coming dancers in the RWB Professional Division present excerpts of beloved classical favourites and new works that will captivate audiences. Months of intensive training culminate in a show-stopping performance that shines a spotlight on the determination and heart these young artists bring to the art of dance. We will be presenting excerpts and highlights from Petipa’s Raymonda along with brand-new contemporary works from female artists, led by our Resident Choreographer Gabriela Rehak.

Spotlight with Highlights from Raymonda

Manitoba Theatre for Young People

This concert of beautiful duets and trios is a celebration of friendship, community and a shared love of music.  For twelve years, Lorna, Jenny and Rhian have played together in the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. This concert will be recorded for CD and all proceeds from the recording will go towards the PSO Musicians’ Care Fund, chaired by Rhian Kenny. The mission of the Fund is to provide musical experiences to all children, regardless of the ability of their family or school district to pay. Additionally, our broader flute community will also be represented as members of Pittsburgh Flute Academy, led by Wendy Kumer, will serenade the audience on arrival. 

Pittsburgh Flute Celebration

Carnegie Mellon University

Concert #5

St. Paul’s Church

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of chamber music at the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah, NY, on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The Abeo Quartet, the 2023-24 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence, will grace the stage in the intimate setting of the Music Room, presenting a program that spans the breadth of the string quartet repertoire.

The concert will feature an exquisite selection of works by late-Romantic Russian composers Alexander Glazunov and Dmitri Shostakovich, alongside contemporary composer Reena Esmail, who bridges the worlds of Indian and Western classical music. The highlight of the afternoon will be Franz Schubert’s "Death and the Maiden," a masterpiece that showcases Schubert’s emotional depth and melodic genius.

The Abeo Quartet, formed at Juilliard in 2018, has quickly risen to prominence, earning accolades for their dynamic performances and deep musical insights. The quartet comprises violinists Njioma Grevious and Rebecca Benjamin, violist James Kang, and cellist Mac Taback, each bringing their unique talents to create a cohesive and compelling ensemble sound.

This performance is part of the Abeo Quartet's yearlong residency at Caramoor, which includes outreach and performances designed to engage audiences of all ages. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the artistry of the Abeo Quartet in the beautiful surroundings of Caramoor.

Tickets are available now. Secure your seat for an afternoon of breathtaking music that promises to be a highlight of the season.

Abeo Quartet

The Rosen House at Caramoor

Join us for an exceptional musical showcase as Sheldon Frazier takes the stage, conducting a captivating recital on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 12:00pm CDT at the prestigious Galvin Recital Hall. This event, part of Sheldon Frazier's Doctor of Musical Arts studies under the guidance of Mallory Thompson, promises an afternoon of exquisite music featuring works by Igor Stravinsky, W. A. Mozart (trans. Joseph Heidenreich), Jean Françaix, and Alexander Glazunov (arr. Joseph Dobbelstein).

The program includes Stravinsky's "Octet," Mozart's "Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen wünscht" from The Magic Flute arranged for Harmoniemusik, Françaix's "Hommage à l’ami Papageno," and Glazunov's Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble, Op. 109, showcasing a diverse range of compositions that highlight the ensemble's versatility and Frazier's conducting prowess.

Featuring a talented lineup of supporting musicians, including solo saxophonist Brian Kachur and a full ensemble of woodwinds, brass, and strings, this recital is a testament to the high caliber of talent within the Northwestern Bienen School of Music community.

Admission to this event is free, making it an accessible opportunity for all to experience the transformative power of live music. The Galvin Recital Hall, located at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL, offers an intimate setting with stunning views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, providing the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of musical excellence.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging musical talent and enjoy a program of beautifully curated works.

Sheldon Frazier, conducting

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

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Opera Palace of A Coruña

Saxophone Class Recital

The symphonic poem "A Night on Bald Mountain" is the only major orchestral work by the Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky, although it was never performed publicly during his lifetime. The piece describes the dance of the witches on Midsummer Night on Lyssaja gora ("Bald Mountain"), a place in Slavic mythology that, like Blocksberg, is considered a meeting place for witches. Walt Disney, among others, used the music of this work in Leopold Stokowski's adaptation as part of his animated film "Fantasia" in concise scenes.

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Alexander Glazunov

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